Best of the Best competition

Do you want to be the best roofer of the year?

Every day, more than 250 roofs are installed around the world with our natural slate. And every year, we organise a video contest to find the best. The best roofers of the best slate. The Best of the Best.

In 2024, we are celebrating the fourth edition of our contest. As in previous years, in the first round, we will group your videos by country, and the readers of our blog will decide the national winners with their votes.

This year, we have two major new features. The first is that a jury will choose the final winner. And the second is that the winners, in addition to visiting our quarries, will travel to Madrid to watch a football match at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Contest Dates

End of application submission: November 30^th
First voting phase: 2nd to 4th December
Jury voting
Announcement of winners: December 17^th

How can I participate?

Contest rules

Taking part in the Best of the Best is very simple: you need to send us a video in which our natural slate is the star. From there, imagination and craftsmanship are key.

The video can be recorded horizontally or vertically, showing a project in progress or a completed one, from the top of the roof or from the ground. Anything you can think of as long as it is related to our natural slate.

Just for participation and to thank you, we will send a small gift pack to each participant. A small goodie bag with professional tools that will make your life easier when installing natural slate roofs.

The video

Visit to our HQ and quarries in A Medua
Winner’s trophy
Invitation to Santiago Bernabéu to watch a Real Madrid football match

The Prize

Quarry Tour and Football Match

Participate and seize the chance to win an incredible trip to Spain, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit our quarries in A Medua, Ourense (Spain). This journey will not only allow you to witness firsthand the origin of the finest natural slate but will also provide you with a unique and unforgettable experience.

The winner of the contest will receive a trophy recognizing them as the best natural slate roofer of the year, along with tickets to attend a Real Madrid match in a VIP box at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine in your profession and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Spain. Sign up now and showcase your talent!

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to participate?

Send us a video that somehow features our natural slate: during installation, a finished project… whatever you can think of!

What should the video be like?

Let your imagination run wild. The only recommendation is that it should be between one and two minutes long.

What is the deadline to submit the video?

November 15^th. However, to avoid last-minute issues, it’s better if you send us your video as soon as it is ready.

What if my questions are not answered here?

Very easy. You can email us at jhernandez@cupapizarras.com or contact us through your preferred social media platform.

The Jury

This is the big news of the year. A jury composed of experts from different countries with a recognised track record in the field of natural slate will decide the winner of 2024.

Discover the members of the jury here.

What do the participants say?

“We loved being part of this year's Best of the Best contest, it was really an incredible confidence boost. It was very exciting to see all those votes coming in, it was a fabulous experience"

"I will not hesitate to reach out to other companies and encourage them to participate. It is important that the craft of installation and the experience of our French companies be recognised worldwide."

"The results of this contest show that many people appreciate what we do as craftsmen, and I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase my work alongside some of the best installers in Europe"

"Receiving this international recognition is a source of pride for the entire technical team of both Universities as it helps to give visibility to the project"

Hall of fame

2023

ARDESIA COUVERTURE

The French installers won thanks to a fun video in which they installed our slate wearing our clothes.

2022

COMPASS ROOFING

The technique of the members of this Scottish company with the thick slates typical of their area made the difference.

2021 – PROJECT

IMPULSO VERDE

The building in Lugo, with its CUPACLAD façades, has already become an icon of new sustainable architecture.

2021 – INSTALLER

LUC VAN STEERTEGEM

The Belgian won the prize for the best installer in the first edition thanks to his excellent work on spectacular domes.

Registration Form

Fill in your details, link your video, and you’re in!

Contact information

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