December 19 is the deadline to enter the competition, which honors North American architects and designers whose projects highlight the technical and aesthetic benefits of Italian tile.
Installers from all over the state participated grout installation training and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) hosted evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.
The certification accreditation program is for experienced tile and stone professionals who have a minimum of two years full time on-the-job experience within their respective tile or stone industry.
To be considered for this honor, nominees were required to have a minimum of 15 years of installation experience and must still be setting tile today. They were evaluated on artistry, technical correctness, problem solving, continuing education, and mentoring or leading others.
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