Parasol Awnings Wins International Achievement Award for Abner’s Famous Chicken Tenders
Memphis, TN--Parasol Awnings was awarded an International Achievement Award in the commercial canopy division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International’s annual contest. There were 290 entries from 15 countries competing in the competition.
Parasol assisted architects at Howorth & Associates of Oxford in the early design stages and ultimately the fabrication and installation of the unusual fabric structure. Abner’s owner needed additional seating at his restaurant. Principal Tom Howorth, AIA, and Project Designer, Lesley Beeman, AIA, took on and met the challenge with a functional and "eye catching" design. Local General Contractor, Ken Ash Construction, built the wood sub-structure for the canopy.
"This was a very unique project…not only in size, but in difficulty," Folk said. Folk attributes the project’s success to teamwork and a commitment to doing a superior job. "Everyone on the Parasol team showed their commitment to the project at every stage of production…it was a real team effort," Folk said.
Parasol Awnings is a Memphis-based company that designs, manufactures and installs awnings, canopies, and screen products for the commercial and residential communities in the Mid South area. Clients include the Memphis Pyramid, Back Yard Burgers, Tennessee Titans, AutoZone Park, The Peabody, IHOP, Embassy Suites, University of Mississippi, Davis Kidd, Piggly Wiggly, Marriott, Promus, Corky’s, The Med, Isle of Capris, Hollywood, Sheraton, Harrah’s, Folk’s Folly Restaurant, Hard Rock Café, Huey’s, Blue Plate Cafe, and many others.
In addition to Abner’s Parasol has won IFAI International Achievement Awards for the Memphis Pyramid 8,090-square-feet canopy project and the 43,000 square feet of canopy at Fitzgerald’s Casino in Tunica. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is a nonprofit trade association whose member companies represent all aspects of the international industrial/technical fabrics and textiles marketplace.