{"id":136,"date":"2026-03-23T14:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupabest.com\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:10:20","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cupabest.com\/?page_id=136","title":{"rendered":"Faqs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Everything you need to know about the Best of the Best competition. Can’t find your answer? Contact us directly at jhernandez@cupapizarras.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is the Best of the Best? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Best of the Best is our annual video contest designed to celebrate the incredible work of roofers who bring projects to life using our natural slate. Every year you amaze us with spectacular creations. Jump in and show the world your talent and craftsmanship!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Who can participate? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Any installer or roofing contractor that has completed a project using our natural slate is welcome to participate. Big or small, classic or modern, if you want to share your project, this contest is for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What requirements must the project meet? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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There\u2019s only one: the project must be made with our natural slate.<\/p>

As for the video\u2026 total creative freedom! Vertical or horizontal, cinematic shots, drone footage, a POV of an installation technique: you name it. Let your imagination run wild!<\/p>

The length is flexible too, though somewhere between 45 seconds and 2 minutes usually works best to showcase all the details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I submit my project? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Super easy: just upload your video using this form.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can submit your video until November 30. However, don\u2019t leave it for the last minute to avoid any hiccups.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All videos will be grouped by country. From December 2 to December 4, public voting will be open on our blog so anyone can choose their favorite project in each group. Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019ll share the links when the time comes so you can spread the word and gather support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The most voted video in each group will automatically move on to the final round. From there, an international jury of highly respected professionals in the natural slate industry will choose the overall winner. The grand winner will be announced on December 16.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Who\u2019s on the jury? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Matt Timby \u2013 United Kingdom<\/strong>: Owner of Matt Timby Limited and an award-winning installer in multiple disciplines, including natural slate. Master Craftsman, Skillbuild judge, and mentor to the UK\u2019s national team of young roofers. He has lived and breathed roofing since his apprentice days.<\/p>

S\u00e9bastien Therenty \u2013 France<\/strong>: Installer since the age of 14, from apprentice to business owner. He has worked on iconic Parisian rooftops, including the Arc de Triomphe, Ivry-sur-Seine Town Hall, and the Royal Stables of Versailles. A strong advocate for the trade and passionate about training future generations.<\/p>

Severino Gonz\u00e1lez \u2013 Spain<\/strong>: Manager of the Galicia Slate Cluster and the National Slate Federation. Linked to the industry since 1989, he began as a legal advisor and has since become a key figure in promoting natural slate throughout Spain. He has lectured in architecture schools and professional associations nationwide.<\/p>

Henri Lefin \u2013 Belgium<\/strong>: He literally grew up on rooftops and installed his first slate at age 12. After learning the craft in the family business, he founded his own company in 1997, which he has co-managed with Sandra Swennen since 2000. A true craftsman with a deep passion for natural slate installation.<\/p>

Heidi J. Ellsworth \u2013 United States<\/strong>: Roofing professional since 1993, with experience at Malarkey Roofing, Carlisle Construction Materials and EagleView. She is currently President of RoofersCoffeeShop\u00ae and runs HJE Consulting. Co-founder of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and winner of the prestigious WORLD Award in 2020.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This year\u2019s edition is packed with prizes and exciting new additions:<\/p>