Top marine winner named in the 2024 IAA Awards

Published On: October 9, 2024Categories: ATA News, Awards, Events, Expo News, IAA, News
The top 2024 IAA winner in the Marine category was Kustom Canvas & Vinyl, Queensland, Australia, for its Grand Banks Transformation project.

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has announced the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). IAA winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry.

The top winner in the Marine category was Kustom Canvas & Vinyl, Queensland, Australia, for its Grand Banks Transformation project. The project, which also received a 2024 Award of Excellence in the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards, involved a comprehensive transformation of a Grand Banks 43-foot Europa yacht named “Beluga.” The client’s request was to do a complete makeover of the yacht, including the acrylic clears, roof, capping rail covers, coverings and mesh enclosure. The enhancements elevated both its functionality and aesthetics.

This year’s IAA awards drew over 202 entries across 46 categories, with winners handpicked for their complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness, and function. The judging panel included industry experts, editors, architects, educators, and design professionals.

To explore all the marine entries and read detailed project descriptions, click here.