2012 Coverings Installation and Design Awards (CID) Thank you for Joining us at the First Ever CID Awards Reception & Ceremony on Thursday, April 19 at Coverings 2012   Ceramic tile, natural stone and mosaic tile/glass offer designers, architects, installers and contractors endless and timeless design styles to choose from to create character and beauty for their residential and commercial projects.   Coverings has transformed the TileLetter & NTCA Installation Awards into the 2012 Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards which honor achievement in the outstanding use of tile and stone and the synergy between installation and design. Both the installer and designer of the project will be recognized. Congratulations to the Winners!   Read the press release and view the program to see the 2012 CID Award Winners. More photos will be posted soon!     CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW CLOSED Eligibility The 2012 CID Awards competitions are open to architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers, installers and other professionals whose project demonstrate design and installation excellence in residential and commercial projects, giving special recognition to stunning natural stone, ceramic tile and mosaic tile/glass. Projects must have been completed within the past two (2) years (Jan 2009 – Dec 2011) and be located in the U.S. Multiple entries are accepted and encouraged. Please fill out a separate form for each entry.   How to Enter Please submit an entry form with a business card attached, 500-word project narrative, materials form and minimum four (4) 8”x10” photographs of project (both electronic files on CD and printed pictures are required; as are digital scans of ALL printed materials)    To download the necessary forms and documents, please click on the links below: Entry Form - !!NEW!! Easy fill-in PDF Form.   Project Narrative Materials Form CID Rules and Regulations   In effort to keep judging totally anonymous, please leave out any mention of the designer, installer and others involved with the project in the narrative. The only place the projects should be identified are on the initial Entry Form with your business card.       Criteria Projects will be judged on their levels of creativity, craftsmanship, and outstanding use of materials and achievement in the use of ceramic tile, natural stone, and/or glass within the residential and commercial project categories. We are looking for projects that demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate an innovative technology, reflect installation excellence or successfully combine aesthetics with function in a unique and interesting way.   Judges An independent panel of judges for all award categories will evaluate entries using a blind format based on Excellence in Execution + Installation, Inspiring + Original Use and Overall Design + Purpose.   Prize The installer and designer of the Grand Prize winning project will receive $1,000 each. Additional cash prizes in residential and commercial categories will be awarded as follows:     Residential      Tile, Natural Stone, Mosaic Tile/Glass ($500 each)     Commercial       Tile, Natural Stone, Mosaic/Glass ($500 each)   CID Awards Reception & Ceremony Winners must attend the CID Awards Reception & Ceremony on Thursday, April 19 at 5:30 PM in Room S320E of the Orange County Convention Center. If winners are unable to attend, the project will be disqualified and a new winner will be awarded.