Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency announced that the 2026 edition of the Ceramics of Italy International Tile Competition is now open for entries. For the first time, Ceramics of Italy’s two long-standing competitions — the 30-year North American Design Competition and the 11-year La Ceramica e il Progetto based in Italy — are joining forces to recognize the best projects featuring Italian ceramic and porcelain tile on a global scale.
The program expands the competition to honor outstanding projects by architects and interior designers worldwide that utilize ceramic and porcelain tile from Ceramics of Italy member brands. Selected by an esteemed international jury, winners will receive cash prizes and join a CEU-accredited trip to Bologna, Italy, where they will be honored at a special VIP award ceremony during Cersaie 2026 – the world’s leading exhibition for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings.
