• 2024 Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards

    Published On: March 1, 2024Categories: Features, MFA Excellence Awards

    Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. The MFA recognizes two Awards of Distinction, chosen from the Award of [...]

  • Advanced Textiles Association IAA Awards return for 2024

    Published On: February 26, 2024Categories: ATA News, Awards, News

    The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will open for submission in March for the revamped, reimagined awards program. The International Achievement Awards recognize design excellence and technical skill for outstanding and innovative projects in a variety of categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric [...]

  • 2024 Miami Innovation Award winners announced

    Published On: February 21, 2024Categories: Awards, Industry News, News

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 13 recipients and two honorable mentions with the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The Mami Innovation Awards judges’ committee was comprised of eight BWI members who perform product testing throughout the [...]

  • NMMA names 2024 Miami Innovation Awards judges

    Published On: February 14, 2024Categories: Awards, Industry News, News

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards at the Miami Boat Show being held Feb. 14-18, 2024. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The [...]

  • Inspiration: OFPANZ 2023 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNER

    Published On: January 1, 2024Categories: Awards, Projects

    Marine Fabrication Canvas Barn Marine TrimmingSwan Reach, Vic., Australiacanvasbarn.com The owner wanted to replace his screen cover with something that would maintain the internal environment of the vessel at a relatively constant temperature year-round. He also wanted the cabin to feel light, with privacy. This custom three-piece insulated screen cover is easy to attach, remove [...]

  • Deadline for MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submissions extended until Nov. 14

    Published On: November 6, 2023Categories: ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

    The deadline to submit projects to the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards has been extended to Nov. 14, 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: •Hybrid Enclosures: Sailboat [...]

  • Deadline for MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submissions in one week

    Published On: October 24, 2023Categories: ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

    The deadline to submit projects to the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards is Oct. 31, 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: •Hybrid Enclosures: Sailboat & Powerboat •Marine [...]

  • Sea Tow Foundation announces 2023 National Boating Safety Award winners

    Published On: October 12, 2023Categories: Awards, Industry News, News

    The Sea Tow Foundation, a boating safety nonprofit, announced the winners of its fifth annual National Boating Safety Awards. These awards recognize efforts to promote boating safety within the for-profit sector of the boating industry. This year, the Sea Tow Foundation received a record-breaking number of entries. The winners of the 2023 National Boating Safety [...]

  • 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced

    Published On: October 11, 2023Categories: Awards, Industry News, News

    The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the 17 winners of the 2023 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 13 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from nearly 100 entries submitted by exhibiting [...]

  • MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards now open for entry

    Published On: August 9, 2023Categories: ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

    The 2024 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program is now open for entries. The deadline to submit projects is October 31, 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: •Hybrid Enclosures: Sailboat [...]