Don’t Miss Out on the recognition you deserve – deadline to submit is May 16!

Apr 9, 2024

Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. Entering these awards is an opportunity for you to showcase your technical skill and talent to the entire industry.
 
Deadline for entries: May 16.
 
ENTER NOW – https://iaa.textiles.org/manage-awards/
 
Questions? Contact Tara Houston at Tara.houston@textiles.org


Back and Better Than Ever
ATA put together an awards committee to reimage and revamp the International Achievement Awards (IAA) this year. Check out some of the updates below. 
 
Categories
The industry is constantly changing and we know we need to change with it. Because of that, some categories have been removed, added or modified. Some highlights are: 
 
NEW! Awning and Canopies

            • HDPE Shade Structures and Sails

            • PVC/Vinyl Freestanding Structures and Sails

            • Permanent Umbrellas

NEW! Advanced Textiles

            • Military

            • Innovative Design

NEW! Geosynthetic Projects

            • Agricultural 

            • Energy

            • Mining

            • Site Development

 
See full list of categories and other minor modifications to categories here https://iaa.textiles.org/full-list-of-categories/
 

Canada Award
To amplify recognition with our Canadian member and entrants, one entry will receive a ‘Best of Canada Award’ selected from all Canadian company projects. 


Guidelines
Submission questions have been revised to make it easier for you to describe your project. 
 
Award-Winning Package 
Online searching is how clients find you and we want to make sure they see your IAA recognition! The enhanced digital winner package will help you achieve that. Package includes:

            • Award logo

            • Award statuette image

            • Certificate (upon request)

            • Feature on the website

            • Opportunity to be featured in an ATA magazine

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