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Six projects were announced as the winners of the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition for use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the competition received submissions in each of the three categories: residential, commercial, and institutional. An international jury of design industry experts reviewed and evaluated the projects, selecting three winners and three honorable mentions. The jury considered creative and effective use of Italian tile; overall quality of the installation; aesthetic beauty and functionality of the design; and sustainable attributes of the materials used and overall project to determine the winners.