2026 Coverings Installation & Design Awards

The 2026 CID Awards Project Submission Portal is accepting submissions through the extended deadline of Tuesday, December 16!

The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of ceramic tile and stone in residential, institutional, and commercial projects. Projects are judged on their levels of creativity, craftsmanship, and outstanding use of materials in the use of ceramic tile or stone within the project categories.

Don’t Forget! Start taking photos of your projects in progress now. Our judges love to see a project come together, every step of the way.

Submissions for the 2026 CID Awards are now closed. Submissions for 2027 will open this summer!

Coverings Installation & Design Awards Ceremony & Reception

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Location: C102

The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards honor excellence in the design and installation of ceramic tile and stone across residential, institutional, and commercial projects. Recognizing creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative use of materials, the awards celebrate the industry’s most inspiring and exceptional work. Join in celebrating the outstanding achievements of this year’s winners at our annual CID Awards Ceremony & Reception.

(Open to all)

More information

The 2026 CID Awards is accepting submissions for outstanding tile and stone projects completed between January 2024 and December 2025. Organizations may submit up to three entries for free, and projects can be entered into multiple categories if they meet the specific criteria. Submissions will be judged separately based on installation and design, with a focus on originality, innovation, and sustainability. Winning projects will be recognized at Coverings 2026 and receive additional benefits, including featured onsite displays, a hotel stay or gift card, and media coverage.

  • Projects must have been completed within the past two years (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025).
  • Each organization is limited to three entries.
  • Each project is eligible to enter more than one category, as long as the work submitted meets the relevant criteria.
  • Projects will be judged separately on tile and stone installation and design, with entry forms specific to each field of work.
  • Of particular interest are projects that demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate an innovative technology, reflect installation excellence, or use notably sustainable materials and practices.
  • Projects featured onsite at Coverings 2026
  • One-night hotel stay (or $200 gift card) in Las Vegas
  • Recognition at CID Awards Ceremony & Reception
  • Bonus coverage in publications and websites
  • Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation
  • Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
  • Residential Stone Installation
  • Commercial Stone Installation
  • Residential Ceramic Tile Design
  • Residential Stone Design
  • Commercial Ceramic Tile Design
  • Commercial Stone Design
  • Artistic Design
  • Artistic Installation
  • Other

Scenes From the 2026 CID Awards Ceremony

Take a glimpse at the memorable moments from the 2026 CID Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas.

2026 CID Award Winners: Design

Commercial Stone Design

Gipson Play Plaza Feature Wall
MVVA / NEW YORK QUARRIES
Raleigh, N.C., United States

Residential Ceramic Tile Design

Odyssey
Ryan Hughes Design
Tampa, Fla., United States

Commercial Ceramic Tile Design

The Club @ Crafted Clermont
Visual Studio Plus
Clermont, Fla., United States

Commercial Stone Design

Cote Korean Steakhouse at The Venetian
M.Teixeira Soapstone
Las Vegas, Nev., United States

Residential Ceramic Tile Design

MIRAVILLE
Vivid Decor Design
Miami, Fla., United States

Residential Stone Design

Splendid Retreat
EOLO A & I DESIGN
Miami, Fla., United States

2026 CID Award Winners: Installation

Artistic Installation

San Diego International Airport
All Source Company Building Group
San Diego, Calif., United States

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation

Grand Helios Hotel
David Allen Company
Orlando, Fla., United States

Residential Ceramic Tile Installation

Tile Artistry In The West Hills
Columbia River Tile & Stone Inc.
Portland, Ore., United States

Residential Stone Installation

Private Orlando Estate with Ventilated Limestone Facade
Stone Tile Group
Orlando, Fla., United States

Commercial Stone Installation

Utah State Capitol – North Capitol Building
KEPCO+
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

2026 CID Award: Special Recognition

Artistic Design

“Woven Earth” at the Nashville Zoo
Rhoda Kahler LLC
Nashville, Tenn., United States

Artistic Design: Transportation

Capstan Station
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation

1587 Prime Steakhouse
Metro Tile Contractors
Kansas City, Mo., United States

Residential Ceramic Tile Installation

Sub Zero Atlanta Showroom
Gordy Tile Co.
Atlanta, Ga., United States

International

LUXURIOUS EXTERIOR RETREAT
MODERNO PORCELAIN WORKS
Phoenix, Ariz., United States

International Design

Araruama 231
CILENE LUPI | ARQ + DESIGN
São Paulo, Brazil

International Design

Hotel Kimpton Los Monteros
EL EQUIPO CREATIVO
Marbella, Spain

Residential Stone Design

European Colonial Haven
Old World Stone Imports Flooring and Design
Mapleton, Utah, United States

Artistic Design: Cultural Institution

El Llamado
Siempre Estudio Creativo
Chicago, Ill., United States

Commercial Ceramic Tile Design

Heritage Valley Mosaic
Koupe Design Studio
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation

Sub Zero Atlanta Showroom
Gordy Tile Co.
Atlanta, Ga., United States

Glass Tile Pool Design

The Legend of Driftwood Hollow
GB IV Designs
Driftwood, Texas, United States

International Design

Casa Marratxí
Casas inHAUS
Mallorca, Spain

Residential Ceramic Tile Design: Penthouse

Brickell Penthouse
EOLO A & I DESIGN
Miami, Fla., United States

Residential Stone Installation

The Greenwich – Marble Feature Walls
Stonework Tile + Stone
New York, N.Y., United States

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The CID Awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, who champion excellence and innovation in the tile and stone industry.