Photo courtesy of Stamford Tent and Event. The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are officially accepting entries! Now in its 78th year, this prestigious competition—exclusively for ATA members—honors the most outstanding projects across the specialty fabrics industry including tent and event rental installs. ATA put together an awards committee to reimage and revamp the International [...]

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are [...]

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 [...]

After a year away, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) return for the 75th anniversary of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The awards are an opportunity for you to showcase your technical skills and talents to the entire industry. The International Achievement Awards is an annual competition that recognizes and promotes awareness [...]

Eventstar Structures installed three 140-foot-wide structures with varied column heights along the length of Bethesda Terrace in New York City’s Central Park for the 50th anniversary of Ralph Lauren. Photo courtesy of Eventstar Structures. Eventstar Structures contributed to a “fashion show for the ages” celebrating the 50th anniversary of iconic fashion brand Ralph Lauren, designing [...]