Custom Marine Canvas received an Outstanding Achievement in the Complete Interior Upholstery category, an Outstanding Achievement in the Exterior Upholstery category and an Outstanding Achievement in the Full Exterior Canvas Sailboat 27' and Up category.

Sponsored by MFA, a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards Program recognizes the latest advances in technical fabric design and manufacturing in the marine textiles industry. A team of MFA members, who are Master Fabric Craftsman (MFC) Certified, judged the program entries with the following criteria: 25 percent design, 25 percent craftsmanship, 25 percent originality, and 25 percent difficulty.

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Katie Bradford is a Certified Master Fabric Craftsman, and started Custom Marine Canvas because she had always sailed, and always sewed. Past Chairman of the MFA and a director of IFAI and NECPA, she keeps up with new fabrics, fittings, and techniques. Past Commodore of the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association (ECSA), Mystic River Sailing Association (MRMSA),and President of New London Community Boating, she keeps up with sailing in the area. Katie competes on the Grand Prix level, so stays in touch with the need for lightweight, efficient products to improve racing. Veteran of many yacht deliveries, including two Transatlantic passages, she knows what boats need to stay safe, comfortable, and attractive.