CMCFA - 38th Annual Convention
2025 Photo Contest
CATEGORIES!
There are ten categories available for entry. You may submit one entry per category for each shop. Feel free to enter in as many categories as you'd like. A plaque will be awarded to the 1st place winner in each category.
Photo Contest Category Definitions:
Hard Window Enclosures
These are enclosures that can be on any type of boat made using rigid glass, such as polycarbonate or acrylic glass.
Powerboats
26' & Under Enclosures
(soft glass only)
These are enclosures on any type of power boat that is 26 feet in length or less, using only soft glass.
Powerboats
27'& Up Enclosures
(soft glass only)
These are enclosures on any type of power boat that is 27 feet in length or over, using only soft glass.
Mixed Glass
Enclosures
These are enclosures on any type of boat that are made using a combination of rigid and soft glass. There is no limit on how many panels of each type are allowed, but there must be a mix of rigid and soft glass used.
Canvas Coverings
These are covers fond on any boat, such as boat covers, helm covers, seat covers, engine covers and similar.
Sailboat, Exterior Canvas
These are projects such as dodgers, bimini tops, sail covers, lazy jacks, etc. found on sailboats. it only relates to canvas projects on that boat.
Power & Sail
Exterior Upholstery
Upholstery projects that are found on the exterior of the boat, including in the cockpit, bow, transom, or mezzanine. Upholstery that is exposed to the elements.
Power & Sail
Interior Upholstery
Upholstery projects that are found inside the cabin of any boat, that is not exposed to the elements. This can include seats, couches, headliners, hull liners or wall panels.
Most Unusual Marine
These are projects that are considered one-offs, or not generally part of a larger canvas and upholstery project but still related to the marine industry. This can include things like toilet covers, race boat cockpit covers, flag boots, spinnaker socks, etc.
Non-Marine
These are projects that are not related to the marine industry. This is also the category for all those Automotive Upholstery Fabricators, this is your category.
Unusual Tool Display
Do you have unusual tools around your shop that you have developed or modified to make your work easier? If so, bring it along with a brief description and you may take home the plaque.
Scraps To Cash
Bring an item made with less than one yard of fabric that you use in your business. Turn those scrap into some extra cash, share your ideas, and take home the plaque if voted the best money making idea.
Buy-Sell-Trade
Bring a list of the extra supplies or equipment to post on our bulletin board. One sale could pay for your convention! We also can posted it on the website. Click the button and submit the Buy-Sell-Trade form.
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