MFA 2015 Fabrication Excellence Awards

Published On: March 1, 2015Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

Recognizes excellence in marine fabrication.

By Maura Keller

Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association, the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are displayed throughout the MFA National Convention and are judged by a panel of Master Fabric Craftsmen.

Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. The MFA recognizes two Awards of Distinction, chosen from the Award of Excellence winners. All winners receive a certificate, press release and plaque.

View more information about each project and images on the Marine Fabricators Association website.


Dodgers with extensions


Award of Excellence
Beneteau Sense 50 Full Cockpit Enclosure

Aussie Boat Covers Pty. Ltd.
Elwood, Victoria, Australia


Outstanding Achievement
Trimaran Dodger and Bimini

David’s Custom Trimmers
Wakerley, Queensland, Australia


Marine Exterior Upholstery, 44 feet and under


Award of Excellence
1956 Meteor

The Nautical Needle
Holland, Mich.


Outstanding Achievement
Pachanga Overhaul

Marine Tops Unlimited
Omro, Wis.


Marine Exterior Upholstery, 45 feet and above


Award of Excellence
55-foot Buddy Davis Cushions

Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.


Outstanding Achievement
Scully 60 Flybridge

Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.


Outstanding Achievement
“Fun Pads—Sun Pads”

Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.


Marine Interior Upholstery, 44 feet and under


Award of Excellence
Summer Solstice

Onboard Interiors LLC
Marblehead, Mass.


Outstanding Achievement
Moody Reds…

Onboard Interiors LLC
Marblehead, Mass.


Marine Interior Upholstery, 45 feet and above


Award of Excellence
Blue Eyes

Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.


Outstanding Achievement
Magic Lady

Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.


Miscellaneous


Award of Excellence
Sliding Shade

Canvas Innovations
Holland, Mich.


Outstanding Achievement
Custom Leather Seat 1923 T-Bucket

Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.


Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures


Award of Excellence
Oh! Carolina

Seacanvas
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.


Outstanding Achievement
55 Buddy Davis Rigid Enclosure

Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.


Powerboat – Soft Enclosures


Award of Excellence
Marquis 65

Precision Custom Canvas Inc.
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada


Outstanding Achievement
“Clear Vision”

Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.

Outstanding Achievement
“What a View”

Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.


Outstanding Achievement
Turkey Salad

The Nautical Needle
Holland, Mich.


Tops & Enclosures, 29 feet and under


Award of Excellence
Smooth Operator

Signature CanvasMakers
Hampton, Va.


Outstanding Achievement
Classic Chris Craft

Marine Tops Unlimited
Omro, Wis.


Tops & Enclosures, 30 feet and above


Award of Excellence
Top to Bottom with a “Tan”

Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.


Travel/Full Covers


Award of Excellence
388 Skater

Canvas Innovations
Holland, Mich.


Outstanding Achievement
Barcrusher Cover

Prestige Marine Trimmers
Wangara, Perth, Australia