• Become an IAA Award judge

    Published On: May 7, 2024Categories: ATA News, Awards, News

    Advanced Textiles Association is looking for judges for its 2024 International Achievement Awards program (IAA). Award programs are important for the industry as they add to the historical record by showing not just excellence, but trends and, over time, movements. IAA judges impact this growth by sharing their experience. The benefits of judging include: • [...]

  • ATA 2024 IAA Awards open for submissions

    Published On: May 2, 2024Categories: ATA News, Awards, News

    Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or [...]

  • ATA IAA Awards now open for entries

    Published On: March 19, 2024Categories: ATA News, Awards, News

    Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Inspiration: OFPANZ 2023 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNER

    Published On: January 1, 2024Categories: Awards, Shop Talk

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • MFA Awards program opens soon

    Published On: July 19, 2023Categories: ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

    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: [...]