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The Africotta Installation of the Year 2026 competition celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and unique spaces created with Africotta handmade cement tiles.
Open to homeowners, architects, designers, decorators, builders, contractors, and tilers across South Africa, the competition invites entrants to submit completed Africotta projects installed using tiles purchased between 1 January 2026 and 25 November 2026.
Entries close on 25 November 2026, with one winning project receiving a cash prize of R50,000.
Judged By:
Marcia Margolius
Editor-in-Chief of SA Decor & Design
Together with the Africotta team, Marcia will review submissions based on creativity, craftsmanship, design quality, use of Africotta products, and overall visual impact.
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by Marcia Margolius, Editor-in-Chief of SA Décor & Design, together with the Africotta team.
1. Design Excellence (25%)
The overall aesthetic appeal, creativity, and visual impact of the installation.
2. Innovative Use of Africotta Products (20%)
How effectively and creatively Africotta products have been incorporated into the project.
3. Craftsmanship & Installation Quality (25%)
Attention to detail, quality of workmanship, technical execution, and finishing standards.
4. Integration Within the Space (15%)
How well the installation complements and enhances the surrounding architecture, interior, landscape, or environment.
5. Overall Impact & Inspiration (15%)
The project’s ability to inspire, create a memorable impression, and showcase the versatility and beauty of Africotta products.
How to enter!
Entering is easy. Simply email photos of your completed Africotta project to:
competition@africotta.co.za
Please Include:
- High-quality photographs of your installation
- Your full name and surname
- Contact number and email address
- Project location
- Optional project description
Photo Guidelines
To give your project the best chance of success:
✓ Submit clear, high-quality photographs
✓ Include both wide-angle and detail shots
✓ Use natural lighting where possible
✓ Minimum recommended image size: 1200px wide
✓ Smartphone photos are welcome
Bonus Content
*Videos
*Before & after photos
*Progress photos
What Makes A Winning Project?
We’re looking for installations that showcase:
Creativity
Unique layouts, patterns, colour combinations, and design ideas.
Craftsmanship
Quality workmanship and attention to detail.
Overall Impact
Projects that transform a space.
Presentation
Clear, high-quality photography and video content.
Image Usage & Winner Participation
All submitted photographs and videos remain the property of the entrant. By entering the competition, participants grant Africotta permission to use submitted content for advertising, marketing, promotional, editorial, website, social media, and competition-related purposes, as well as future Africotta marketing activities.
Where applicable, credit will be given to the designer, architect, installer, photographer, or entrant, unless they request to remain anonymous.
The winning entrant must be willing to participate in photography, videography, interviews, and promotional activities with the Africotta creative team. Content produced may be used across Africotta’s print, digital, social media, and marketing platforms.
Ready to Enter?
One Project. One Winner. R50,000 Cash.
Before submitting your entry, please take a moment to review the competition Terms & Conditions.
Once you’ve read the Terms & Conditions, submit your project to:
competition@africotta.co.za
Competition Details
One winning project will be awarded R50,000 cash.
Entries Close
25 November 2026 @ 23:59.
Winner announced on 5 December 2026.