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IFAI announces winners of 2003 International Achievement Awards

(Las Vegas, Nev. * Oct. 1, 2003) * Winners of the prestigious 2003 International Achievement Awards were announced during the Chairman's Annual Breakfast at IFAI Expo 2003.

The 56th-annual competition received 291 entries from companies in 13 countries in 26 categories. Entries were judged by a diverse panel of industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals selected for their knowledge of the particular category of competition. Judging was based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function.

"Winning an Award of Excellence or an Outstanding Achievement Award is a prime opportunity to gain global and professional recognition for yourself and your company during and after IFAI Expo 2003," said Faith Fredericks, MFC, IFM, from Banner Canvas, Ham Lake, Minn., who presented the awards along with Cindy Lubin from W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Elkton, Md.

The following is a complete list of award winners by category. High-resolution photos and detailed project descriptions are available to award winners and the press, by request only. Please direct your photo requests to Julia Yach at +(1) 651/225-6923 or jmyach@ifai.com.

Air and Tension Structures Under 10,000 sq. ft.

Award of Excellence

Linstrand Balloons Ltd., United Kingdom
Project: Welsh Development Agency Thought
Bubbles
Entry Number: 109

Outstanding Achievement Award
Downer International Ltd., Dublin, Ireland
Project: Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
Entry Number: 121

Outstanding Achievement Award
Yasuo Kume
TSP Taiyo, Tokyo, Japan
Project: The Kirara Expo Main Gate "JAPAN EXPO YAMAGUCHI 2001"
Entry Number: 124

Air and Tension Structures 10,000-30,000 sq. ft.

Award of Excellence
Taiyo Kogyo Corp., Osaka, Japan
Project: Flex House of Asahi Glass Co Ltd.
Entry Number: 209

Outstanding Achievement Award
Skyspan (Europe) GmbH, Germany
Project: Madrid Xanadu Entrance Canopies
Entry Number: 208

Outstanding Achievement Award
TSP Taiyo, Tokyo, Japan
Project: The Kirara Hall "JAPAN EXPO YAMAGUCHI 2001"
Entry Number: 207

Air and Tension Structures More Than 30,000 sq. ft.

Award of Excellence
B & O Hightex GmbH, Germany
Project: Pusan Stadium - Membrane Roof
Entry Number: 314

Award of Excellence
Shade Stuctures Birdair, Brisbane, Australia
Project: Longitude 131Degrees Ayres Rock
Entry Number: 318

Outstanding Achievement Award
Covertex GmbH, Germany
Project: Masoala Rain Forest
Entry Number: 302

Outstanding Achievement Award
Geiger Engineers, Suffern, N.Y.
Project: 2002 World Cup Main Stadium
Entry Number: 310

Outstanding Achievement Award
Skyspan (Europe) GmbH, Germany
Project: Madrid Xanadu Main Roof
Entry Number: 313

Awnings, Commercial, Interior and Multi-Residential

Award of Excellence
Rainier Industries Ltd., Seattle, Wash.
Project: Santana Row Awnings San Jose, Calif.
Entry Number: 418

Outstanding Achievement Award
Rainier Industries Ltd., Seattle, Wash.
Project: Puget Consumers Co-op (PCC) Awnings
West Seattle, Wash.
Entry Number: 419

Outstanding Achievement Award
Valley Canvas & Awning Ltd. , Kelowna, BC,
Canada
Project: The Film Box
Entry Number: 405

Awnings, Single-Family Residential

Award of Excellence
Sunmaster of Naples Inc., Naples, Fla.
Project: Beachfront Guest Cottage
Entry Number: 502

Outstanding Achievement Award
Total Identity Group, Rochester, N.Y.
Project: Polka Dot Residential Awning
Entry Number: 505

Outstanding Achievement Award
Valley Canvas & Awning Ltd., Kelowna, BC, Canada
Project: Summach Residence
Entry Number: 501

Awnings and Canopies, Illuminated

Award of Excellence
Advanced Awning Design, Cloquet, Minn.
Project: Railway Pizza
Entry Number: 606

Outstanding Achievement Award
Advanced Awning Design, Cloquet, Minn.
Project: Erbert & Gerbert's
Entry Number: 605

Outstanding Achievement Award
G & J Awning & Canvas, Sauk Rapids, Minn.
Project: Bingo Emporium
Entry Number: 604

Outstanding Achievement Award
Muskegon Awning & Manufacturing Inc., Muskegon, Mich.
Project: Crosstown Center Renovation
Entry Number: 601

Awnings, Retractable

Award of Excellence
Sunmaster of Naples Inc., Naples, Fla.
Project: Privacy Lanai Lateral Plus
Entry Number: 702

Outstanding Achievement Award
Calypso Marine Canvas Ltd., Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago
Project: Hillside Avenue
Entry Number: 706

Outstanding Achievement Award
Canvas Experts Inc., Berlin, Md.
Project: 26' x 12' Retractable Awning
Entry Number: 705

Canopies, Commercial and Multi-Family Residential

Award of Excellence
Canfab Products Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Project: Epcor
Entry Number: 818

Outstanding Achievement Award
Canfab Products Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Project: Fairmont Hotel McDonald
Entry Number: 817

Outstanding Achievement Award
Muskegon Awning & Manufacturing Inc., Muskegon, Mich.
Project: Panopoulos Hair Salon
Entry Number: 801

Canopies, Single-Family Residential

Award of Excellence
Dillon Company, St. Joseph, Mo.
Project: Gupta
Entry Number: 904

Outstanding Achievement Award
Architectural Fabric Structures, Sausalito, Calif.
Project: Napa Residence
Entry Number: 905

Outstanding Achievement Award
Sun State Awnings Inc., Englewood, Fla.
Project: Residential Canopy C-4576
Entry Number: 909

Architectural Structures - Other

Award of Excellence
Taiyo Kogyo Corp., Osaka, Japan
Project: Shinagawa Sea Side Forest Oval Garden
Entry Number: 1016

Outstanding Achievement Award
Miami Awning Company Inc., Miami, Fla.
Project: Village of Merrick Park Single and Double Escalator Canopies
Entry Number: 1021

Outstanding Achievement Award
Taiyo Kogyo Corp., Osaka, Japan
Project: City of Kadoma Recycling Center
Entry Number: 1017

Banners & Flags Special or Large Scale Events

Award of Excellence
Sugar House Awning & Canvas Products, Midvale, Utah
Project: Salt Lake 2002 Building Wraps
Entry Number: 1106

Outstanding Achievement Award
Architen Landrell Ltd., Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
Project: Rolling Stones
Entry Number: 1107

Outstanding Achievement Award
Flying Colors Inc., Berkeley, Calif.
Project: Super Bowl XXXVII
Entry Number: 1102

Banners & Flags Exhibitions and Arts and Crafts

Award of Excellence
Shade Stuctures Birdair, Brisbane, Australia
Project: Sidney Myer Music Bowl Celebration Sculpture
Entry Number: 1208

Outstanding Achievement Award
Rainier Industries Ltd., Seattle, Wash.
Project: Port of Seattle Cruise Lines Terminal Banners Seattle, Wash.
Entry Number: 1205

Outstanding Achievement Award
Rainier Industries Ltd., Seattle, Wash.
Project: Wolf Creek Education Center Banners Redwood National and State Parks
Entry Number: 1204

Signage & Graphics

Award of Excellence
Takara Co Ltd., Osaka, Japan
Project: Diamond City Itami External Wall Graphic Signage
Entry Number: 1306

Outstanding Achievement Award
Fabric Images Inc., Elgin, Ill.
Project: Exhibitor 2003 20 x 20 Tradeshow Environment
Entry Number: 1302

Outstanding Achievement Award
Rainier Industries Ltd., Seattle, Wash.
Project: Seattle Seahawks Stadium Banners Seattle, Wash.
Entry Number: 1304

Outstanding Achievement Award
TSP Taiyo, Tokyo, Japan
Project: The FUJIFILM Billboard (2002 World Cup Korea/Japan)
Entry Number: 1307

Interior Projects

Award of Excellence
B & O Hightex GmbH, Rimsting Bavaria, Germany
Project: Marsyas at the Tate Modern - Fabric Sculpture
Entry Number: 1425

Outstanding Achievement Award
Covertex GmbH, Obing, Germany
Project: Bionics
Entry Number: 1401

Outstanding Achievement Award
Transformit, Gorham, Maine
Project: Harmon Exhibit
Entry Number: 1419

Marine Exterior Fabric Products - Powerboats

Award of Excellence
Canvas Experts Inc., Berlin, Md.
Project: 39' Closed Canopy Cigarette
Entry Number: 1527

Outstanding Achievement Award
Mike's Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va.
Project: 34' Searay Sundancer
Entry Number: 1513

Outstanding Achievement Award
Mike's Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va.
Project: 42' Hatteras Cabin Cruiser
Entry Number: 1520

Marine Upholstery and Interior Fabric Products - Powerboats

Award of Excellence
Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla.
Project: 50' Azimuth
Entry Number: 1603

Outstanding Achievement Award
Calypso Marine Canvas Ltd., Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago
Project: Celerity
Entry Number: 1609

Outstanding Achievement Award
Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn.
Project: Wolf Interior
Entry Number: 1602

Marine Exterior Fabric Products - Sailboats

Award of Excellence
Mike's Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va.
Project: 30' Gemini Catamaran
Entry Number: 1710

Outstanding Achievement Award
Cramer's Custom Canvas, Pawcatuck, Conn.
Project: 45' Hunter
Entry Number: 1705

Outstanding Achievement Award
Nautical Intex Inc., San Pedro, Calif.
Project: Sailboat Exterior
Entry Number: 1704

Marine Upholstery and Interior Fabric Products - Sailboats

Award of Excellence
Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn.
Project: Hammell Interior
Entry Number: 1801

Outstanding Achievement Award
Needle Loft Inc., Kemah, Texas
Project: Morgan
Entry Number: 1802

Outstanding Achievement Award
Needle Loft Inc., Kemah, Texas
Project: Hunter/Ellis
Entry Number: 1803

Party Tent Rental

Award of Excellence
Advanced Tent Rental Ltd., Concord, Ontario, Canada
Project: Graydon Hall Manor Clear Top Custom Clearspan
Entry Number: 1909

Outstanding Achievement Award
Celebration Knights, Pipersville, Pa.
Project: Construction Site Wedding
Entry Number: 1906

Outstanding Achievement Award
Regal Tent Productions, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Project: Fashion Week - Ralph Lauren
Entry Number: 1902

Commercial Tent Rental

Award of Excellence
Roder Zelt-und Veranstalungsservice GmbH, Budingen, Germany
Project: Spengler Cup
Entry Number: 2004

Outstanding Achievement Award
Fiesta Tents, Lachine, PQ, Canada
Project: Formula One Grand Prix of Canada Corporate Suites
Entry Number: 2001

Outstanding Achievement Award
Main Attractions, Edison, N.J.
Project: Car Tour
Entry Number: 2008

Outstanding Achievement Award
Roder Zelt-und Veranstalungsservice GmbH, Budingen, Germany
Project: Bertelsmann Anniversary
Entry Number: 2003

Tent Manufacturing

Award of Excellence
FTL Design Engineering Studio, New York, N.Y.
Project: Voltige Circus Tensile Structure
Entry Number: 2113

Outstanding Achievement Award
Canvas Specialty, Los Angeles, Calif.
Project: Hidalgo
Entry Number: 2108

Outstanding Achievement Award
Canvas Specialty, Los Angeles, Calif.
Project: Westin Bonaventure
Entry Number: 2110

Outstanding Achievement Award
Roder Zelt-und Veranstalungsservice GmbH, Budingen, Germany
Project: Audi DTM
Entry Number: 2103

Interactive and Cold-Air Inflatables

Award of Excellence
Brainchild Design Lab LLC, Greeley, Colo.
Project: The Beast
Entry Number: 2202

Geosynthetic Projects

Award of Excellence
Darling Downs Tarpaulins, Toowoomba, Australia
Project: E-Vapcap Floating Evaporation Control Cover
Entry Number: 2304

Outstanding Achievement Award
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering Consultant, Madison, Wisc.
Project: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Contaiminated Sludge Lagoon Capping
Entry Number: 2307

Outstanding Achievement Award
Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Project: Rennie St Landfill
Entry Number: 2303

Industrial Applications

Award of Excellence
Linstrand Balloons Ltd., Hiresy, United Kingdom
Project: Alcan - Loading Bay Inflatable System (LBIS)
Entry Number: 2401

Outstanding Achievement Award
Camel Manufacturing Co., Pioneer, Tenn.
Project: Extreme Weather Insulated Liner
Entry Number: 2402

Outstanding Achievement Award
North Texas Tarp & Awning, Wichita Falls, Texas
Project: Bra for Cadillac
Entry Number: 2405

Safety and Protective Products

Award of Excellence
Foster-Miller Inc., Waltham, Mass.
Project: Objective Force Warrior
Entry Number: 2501

Outstanding Achievement Award
AR Tech, Fontana, Calif.
Project: Lockheed Martin Atlas IIAR PLF Blankets
Entry Number: 2502

Outstanding Achievement Award
AR Tech, Fontana, Calif.
Project: Vertigo Chemical Biological Shelter: STAT, Small Tactical Airbeam Tent
Entry Number: 2506

Miscellaneous

Award of Excellence
Moss Inc., Belfast, Maine
Project: American Express Rewarding Lives Exhibition
Entry Number: 2618

Award of Excellence
Transformit, Gorham, Maine
Project: "Shinkaiku" in the OKI Tradeshow
Exhibit Entry Number: 2613

Outstanding Achievement Award
Alpha Tent & Awning Ltd., Burnaby, BC, Canada
Project: Movie "Sleeping Tent"
Entry Number: 2603

Outstanding Achievement Award
Canvasland Holdings Ltd., Levin, New Zealand
Project: Softedge Trampoline
Entry Number: 2601

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