Marine Fabricators Association Announces Marine Fabrication Excellence Award Winners
Roseville, MN, February 1, 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 of the “Award of Excellence”, “Outstanding Achievement Award” and “Award of Distinction” were also all recognized at the conference. Winning projects will receive recognition in press releases, features in Marine Fabricator magazine, an award plaque and permission to use the Fabrication Excellence winning logo in business and promotional pieces.
For this year’s competition, the MFA received a total of 68 entries from marine fabricators in 11 categories including; enclosures, sailboats, travel covers, tops, upholstery and miscellaneous. Judges included industry experts and certified professionals. Watch for the March/April Marine Fabricator publication for all winning project details. To view a gallery of similar projects from other award programs click here.
The Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards competition is sponsored by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a not-for-profit trade association with more than 1,600 member companies representing the international specialty fabrics and technical textiles marketplace.
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| Bootssattlerei Hallier
Project Name: Activ 805 Sundeck Quicksilver
Category: Travel/Full Covers |
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| Bootssattlerei Hallier
Project Name: Regal 2565
Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures |
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| Charlton’s Marine Canvas
Project Name: Salt Life Silverton
Category: Powerboat—Rigid Enclosures |
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| Lake Shore Boat Top Co. Inc.
Project Name: “Blue by You”—Yamaha Makeover
Category: Wild & Innovative |
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| Lake Shore Boat Top Co. Inc.
Project Name: “Fish Bowl”–Cruisers Yacht 560a
Category: Hybrid Enclosures |
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| MarineRennavators LLC
Project Name: Cockpit Shade with Custom Carbon Fiber Poles
Category: Wild & Innovative |
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| Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas
Project Name: Bertram Transformer Top
Category: Tops |
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Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas
Project Name: PrestigeCategory: Hybrid Enclosures |
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| SewLong Custom Covers
Project Name: Surf Sail—AFT Shade Sail Extension
Category: Tops |
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Signature CanvasMakers LLC
Project Name: Classy CobiaCategory: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures |
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| Top Stitch Marine Canvas
Project Name: Modernized Sea Ray
Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery |
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| Top Stitch Marine Canvas
Project Name: Upholstery Upgrade
Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery |
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| Yachtsman’s Canvas
Project Name: Glass House
Category: Powerboat—Rigid Enclosures |
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| Award of Excellence |
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| Bootssattlerei Hallier
Project Name: Formenti ZAR 95
Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures |
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| Bootssattlerei Hallier
Project Name: Sea Ray 260 Sundeck
Category: Wild & Innovative |
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Charlton’s Marine Canvas
Project Name: Endeavor Cat 44
Category: Hybrid Enclosures |
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Charlton’s Marine Canvas
Project Name: Sew Smooth
Category: Powerboat–Rigid Enclosures |
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| Custom Marine Canvas
Project Name: Arriva Tender Cover
Category: Travel/Full Covers |
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| Custom Marine Canvas
Project Name: Snow Goose Cushions
Category: Marine Interior Upholstery |
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| In Stitches Customs
Project Name: Fountain of Youth
Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery |
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| K1 Marine Trimming Pty Ltd.
Project Name: CNB 60 Sailing in Comfort
Category: Sailboat Enclosures |
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| Lake Shore Boat Top Co. Inc.
Project Name: “All Covered Up”—250 Boston Whaler
Category: Travel/Full Covers |
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| Lake Shore Boat Top Co. Inc.
Project Name: “Goose Landing Pad”—Skin Top
Category: Tops |
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Weaver Canvas
Project Name: Aft Shade for 78-Foot Marlow with Carbon Fiber Poles
Category: Marine Miscellaneous |
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Yachtsman’s Canvas
Project Name: Traditional Beauty
Category: Sailboat Dodgers |
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| Award of Distinction |
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| Bootssattlerei Hallier
Project Name: Formenti ZAR 95
Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures |
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| In Stitches Customs
Project Name: Fountain of Youth
Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery |
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About Marine Fabricators Association
MFA is a division of Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). It provides resources and programs for marine fabricators and establishes standards of excellence for business practices, products and craftsmanship. MFA works to establish and maintain an identity for marine fabricators, representing nearly 300 member companies. It is the only trade association dedicated to assisting marine fabrication industry professionals with their businesses. Projects and activities include sponsoring regional workshops and the annual Marine Fabricators Conference.
About Industrial Fabrics Association International
IFAI is a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the global industrial fabrics industry since 1912. IFAI invests more than $8 million each year to advance the industry and support member companies. IFAI provides members with relevant information, sourcing solutions and networking opportunities to sustain and grow their business. For more information visit IFAI.com.
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