The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work.
Deadline for entries: Aug. 28. To submit entries, visit iaa.textiles.org/iaa-award-application.
IAA Categories
Awning and Canopies
- HDPE Shade Structures and Sails
- PVC/Vinyl Freestanding Structures and Sails
- Permanent Umbrellas
Advanced Textiles
- Military
- Innovative Design
Geosynthetic Projects
- Agricultural
- Energy
- Mining
- Site Development
To see the full list of categories, visit iaa.textiles.org/full-list-of-categories.
Best of Canada Award
One entry will receive a Best of Canada Award selected from all Canadian company projects to amplify recognition among Canadian members and entrants.
Award-winning package
- Award logo
- Award statuette image
- Certificate (upon request)
- Feature on the website
- Opportunity to be featured in an ATA magazine
Fabrication Excellence Awards
Members submitting marine fabrication projects may also enter the 2027 Fabrication Excellence Awards. This year, entrants will have to enter both contests separately.
For Marine Fabricator Association members, the first entry is free. Additional entries are $45. Categories include Powerboat – Soft Enclosures, Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures, Hybrid Enclosures – Sailboat & Powerboat, Sailboat Dodgers & Biminis, Marine Interior Upholestry, Marine Exterior Upholestry and others.
Submissions are due Sept. 30. For more information, visit marine.textiles.org/fabrication-excellence-awards.
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