Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards open for entry

August 9th, 2022

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is now open for entries. The deadline to submit projects is November 1, 2022. All MFA members will receive a code to allow one free entry if used by September 1. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release […]

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IAA Award deadline extended to June 30

June 20th, 2022

The deadline to submit a project to the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) has been extended. Entries will now close on June 30. The IAA awards recognize the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. Awards are given in seven major categories and 42 subcategories and are judged by industry experts. Major categories include: •Advanced […]

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Nominations open for 2022 Women Making Waves program

April 21st, 2022

Boating Industry magazine is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Women Making Waves industry recognition program that honors women in the recreational boating industry who have made—and continue to make—great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. The 2022 Women Making Waves will be featured in […]

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International Achievement Awards submissions portal opens

March 23rd, 2022

Winner of the 2021 IAA Award of Excellence in the Tensile Structures < 600 square meters category, the PFEIFER Structures-designed Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal in Alameda, Calif. features a spectacular canopy. Photograph courtesy of PFEIFFER Structures For more than 75 years, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has recognized outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in […]

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2022 Miami Innovation Award winners

February 22nd, 2022

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 15 recipients at the recent Miami International Boat Show with the 2022 Miami Innovation Awards, recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring innovative products for the boating industry to market. The 2022 Miami Innovation Award winners are:               Cabin cruisers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers: Azimut Yachts, […]

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Marine Fabricators Association Announces Marine Fabrication Excellence Award Winners

February 4th, 2022

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. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Recipients […]

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2022 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners announced

January 26th, 2022

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2022 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, which honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products in the boating industry to market in the following categories: aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats, pontoon boats, and furnishings. This year’s program evaluated 14 […]

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MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline is Monday

November 12th, 2021

The deadline for the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is Monday, November 15. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Winners will be announced at the 2022 MFA Conference at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of […]

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International Achievement Award winners announced at IFAI Expo 2021

November 12th, 2021

The winner in the Geosynthetics category is from ACE Geosynthetics Inc.: Segmental block reinforced structure applied for the highway interchange project. Photograph courtesy of ACE Geosynthetics Inc. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the winners of the 2021 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at the Awards and Networking Breakfast at IFAI Expo 2021 on Nov. […]

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MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline extended

November 2nd, 2021

The deadline for the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards has been extended to November 15. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Winners will be announced at the 2022 MFA Conference at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, […]

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