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MFA Awards program opens soon

The 2024 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program will open for entries on August 3, 2023. The deadline to submit projects is November 1, 2023. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program showcases projects that represent the breadth of the industry—from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Categories include: [...]

By |2023-07-17T10:40:35-05:00July 19, 2023|

2023 IBEX Innovation Awards submissions now open

Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. The awards program recognizes manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products and technology to market. The winners will be announced during IBEX 2023, taking place October 3-5 in Tampa, Fla. All entries must be submitted by August 23, 2023. Learn more at [...]

By |2023-06-12T09:39:05-05:00June 14, 2023|

2023 IAA Awards submissions portal now open

The 2023 International Achievement Awards (IAA), which recognize design excellence and technical skill in specialty fabrics, are now open for entry. The awards recognize outstanding and innovative projects in 42 categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric structures, geosynthetic projects, marine and tent, and there are many subcategories. Sponsored by IFAI (now [...]

By |2023-03-27T14:41:56-05:00March 29, 2023|

Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards submission deadline extended

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submission deadline has been extended to Nov 15, 2022. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release •Recognition on the MFA website New this year: •A new category called Transformations (Before & After) is meant for two or more [...]

By |2022-11-02T08:28:19-05:00November 2, 2022|

International Achievement Award Winners Announced at IFAI Expo 2022

In Stiches Customs won a 2022 IAA Award in the marine category for its Fountain of Youth project. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the winners of the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at IFAI Expo 2022, Oct. 12-14, in Charlotte, N.C. ATA's goal with the IAA is to promote awareness of the specialty fabrics used [...]

By |2022-11-08T08:26:01-06:00November 1, 2022|

2022 IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected ten Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions from almost 70 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry [...]

By |2022-10-24T10:41:14-05:00October 28, 2022|

Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline approaching

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline is Nov 1, 2022. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release •Recognition on the MFA website New this year: A new category called Transformations (Before & After) is meant for two or more jobs on one boat.The [...]

By |2022-10-24T10:36:42-05:00October 26, 2022|

2022 IFAI Expo Show Stopper winners list includes marine entry

Bainbridge International’s Nauti Carbon Pole™ won a 2022 IFAI Expo Show Stopper Award in the Hardware, Findings and Accessories category. Bainbridge International’s Nauti Carbon Pole™ won a 2022 IFAI Expo Show Stopper Award in the Hardware, Findings and Accessories category. The new telescoping pole is made from black carbon fiber and is an excellent solution [...]

By |2022-10-24T10:31:47-05:00October 24, 2022|

America’s Transportation Awards finalists announced

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently revealed the Top 12 finalists in the 2022 America’s Transportation Awards competition. State department of transportation projects in California, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State earned the highest number of points in four regional contests held earlier [...]

By |2022-09-16T01:53:00-05:00September 16, 2022|

Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards open for entry

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is now open for entries. The deadline to submit projects is November 1, 2022. All MFA members will receive a code to allow one free entry if used by September 1. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release [...]

By |2022-08-08T11:09:05-05:00August 9, 2022|
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