Best of the Best competition
Do you want to be the best roofer of the year?Every day, more than 250 roofs around the world are installed using our natural slate. And every year, we organize a video competition to find the best. The best roofers of the best slate. The Best of the Best.
In 2025, we will celebrate the fifth edition of our competition, already a benchmark in the sector. As in previous years, in the first round, we will group your videos by country, and it will be the readers of our blog who vote for the national winners.
After that, a specialized jury will select the overall winner. As a reward, the winners will enjoy an exclusive visit to our quarries and an unforgettable experience in Madrid, including attending a football match at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Competition Dates
- Submission deadline: November 30th
- First voting phase: 2nd to 4th December
- Jury voting
- Announcement of winners: December 16th
How can I participate?
Competition 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
The videos should be short, between 45 seconds and 2 minutes, and showcase something related to natural slate: a completed project, the installation process, aerial footage of your latest work… Any idea is welcome
The Prize
Quarry Tour and Football Match 
The PrizeParticipate 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 competition 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
Send us a video that somehow features our natural slate: during installation, a finished project… whatever you can think of!
Let your imagination run wild. The only recommendation is that it should be between one and two minutes long.
November 30th. However, to avoid last-minute issues, it’s better if you send us your video as soon as it is ready.
Very easy. You can email us at jhernandez@cupapizarras.com or contact us through your preferred social media platform.
The Jury A jury made up of experts from different countries with a recognized track record in natural slate will select the winner. These were the jury members in 2024.
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
2024
ROCHARD ET FILS
An impressive project in the middle of the sea was behind the victory of this French family business.
2023
ARDESIA COUVERTURE
The French installers won thanks to a fun video in which they installed our slate wearing our clothes.
2022 
COMPASS ROOFING
La técnica de los miembros de esta empresa escocesa con las pizarras gruesas típicas de su zona marcó la diferencia.
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
Other resources are available to you to contact us:
Jorge Hernández
email: jhernandez@cupapizarras.com
phone: +44 (0) 20 3318 4455
email: uk@cupapizarras.com
phone: +44 (0) 20 3318 4455
