The deadline to submit projects for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards is closing soon. Entries are due Friday, October 31.

“The MFA Awards are an incredible opportunity to celebrate the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation within our industry,” says Charlene Clark, IFM, chair of the MFA advisory board. “As the submission window closes, we encourage fabricators to submit their best work and be part of a program that continues to inspire others and raise the bar of excellence in marine fabrication.”

All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges, which consists of industry experts with at least 10 years’ experience. MFA Fabrication Excellence Award winners are announced at the MFA Awards dinner on the last night of the Marine Fabricators Conference.

“Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards is a great opportunity to showcase your marine canvas work and gain recognition for your craft. Held annually in the fall, the awards offer members a chance to highlight projects and creative excellence,” says Christine Gerard, member programs supervisor at Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). “Take advantage of this chance to put your work into the spotlight.”

Anyone who submits projects will be notified if they did not win. All winners will receive a press release they can use to announce their achievement.

To learn more about the program before submitting, visit the MFA website.