CMCFA - 39th Annual Convention
2026 Photo Contest
CATEGORIES!
We have changed the submission process for the Photo Contest this year and while doing so, we decided to refresh everyone on the rules for submission.
Photo Contest Rules:
Photo contest entries must be submitted through the website and be received no later than January 30.
Maximum of four (4) photos (cannot be bigger than 5x7).
Please submit high resolution pictures.
Make sure to fill out all sections of the entry form.
If you have problems submitting your entries, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Project must have been completed since last year’s CMCFA Conference.
Those submitting projects must be an active member of CMCFA and have paid their dues for the current year.
Companies may only submit one (1) project per category.
A project may only be submitted for one (1) category.
If you completed multiple projects on a single boat, you must select only one project for submission into a category.
Must be in attendance at the Awards Banquet to win.
There are fifteen (15) 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 during the Awards Banquet Dinner on Friday
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
(any glass type)
These are enclosures on any type of power boat that is 26 feet in length or less, using any type of 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.
Marine 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 Canvas
Any canvas project completed for something that is not related to boating. There are no specific requirements for this category other than the project was not used on a boat and that the project is not considered upholstery.
Non-Marine Upholstery
Any upholstery project completed on something that is not related to boating. There are no specific requirements for this category other than the project was not used on a boat and that the project is not considered canvas.
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
NEW CATEGORY
Best Boat Transformation
Think Cinderella, if you will! This category will include boats where multiple projects have been conducted, such as canvas and upholstery. The intent is to show large projects that can tie canvas, upholstery, flooring, etc. into a cohesive look, to fully transform a boat. Submissions can include boats that were submitted for other awards
NEW CATEGORY
Best Use of Door Prize
As you all know, our vendors very generously donate amazing door prizes, such as drums of glass, rolls of fabric and upholstery vinyl, tools and hardware, etc. This category will be used to show how you utilize those donated materials in your work.
NEW CATEGORY
Best Collaboration
This category will be used to highlight collaborative efforts where 2 or more businesses worked together to complete a cohesive project. Only one shop would be required to be a CMCFA member.
Examples of this could be but are not limited to:
One shop doing canvas work and another shop doing upholstery
One shop doing upholstery and another shop doing flooring
One shop doing canvas and another shop doing painting/graphics
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.
Tools, Tips, and Tricks
Tools, Tips, and Tricks has been removed from the Photo Contest categories this year, but we are still asking folks to bring their best tool, tip, or trick. CMCFA is creating a session where every year, people can share their tools, tips and tricks with the group. We will then vote on the best submission, for a very special award. One submission per shop. If you are not able to bring the tool, tip, or trick with you, you may make a video to submit. If you have any questions or want to submit a video, please contact Zack for more details at
[email protected].
Contact me at [email protected] with any questions.