Cupa Pizarras · Sixth Edition · 2026
Do you want to be the best roofer of the year?
The world’s finest natural slate roofers compete for the most coveted title in the trade.
What is the Best of the Best?
Every year, Cupa Pizarras organizes a global video competition to celebrate the finest natural slate roofers in the world. The concept is simple: send us a short video featuring our slate, get voted by the public, and if you make it to the final — an international jury of experts decides the champion.
Now in its sixth edition, the Best of the Best has become a benchmark in the roofing sector. A competition that goes beyond a trophy — the winner earns a trip to our quarries in Spain and a VIP experience at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The prize
An experience you won't forget
Winner's trophy
Recognized worldwide as the best natural slate roofer of the year. A title earned, not given.
Quarry tour in Spain
An exclusive trip to our quarries in A Medua, Ourense — where the world’s finest natural slate is born.
Real Madrid VIP box
Tickets to a match at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium — an unforgettable night in Madrid.
Hall of fame
Past winners
Rules and Dates
Everything you need to know to compete
From the video format to the key dates — here’s your complete guide to the Best of the Best 2026.
KEY DATES
NOV 30
Video submission deadline
Don’t leave it to the last minute
Dec 2–4
Public voting
Vote for your favourite on our blog
Dec 16
Winner announced
The champion is revealed
REQUERIMENTS
- Cupa Pizarras natural slate
The project must feature our natural slate
- Total creative freedom
Vertical or horizontal, cinematic shots, drone footage — you name it
- 45 seconds to 2 minutes
Recommended length to showcase all the details
The jury
The experts behind the verdict
A panel of internationally recognized professionals from the natural slate and roofing sector selects the overall champion.
Matt Timby
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Award-winning roofing contractor, Master Craftsman and SkillBuild Judge.
Heidi J. Elssworth
🇺🇸 United States
Partner at RoofersCoffeeShop®, co-founder of National Women in Roofing.
Severino González
🇪🇸 Spain
International natural slate expert with decades of industry experience.
Henri Lefin
🇧🇪 Belgium
Roofing professional and respected figure in the Belgian slate industry.
Sébastien Therenty
🇫🇷 France
Worked on iconic Parisian landmarks — Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, Town Hall of Ivry-sur-Seine.