2024 winners
Supreme award
Sponsored by Premier
Fedrigoni 366 2024 by F.E. Burman
(L-R) Paul Regan, sales director at F.E. Burman, John Vic, sales director, digital media and synthetics at Premier, Ade Onabanjo, production director, at F.E. Burman and host – Nick Dougherty.
The judges said:
“The judges, on final review, were unanimous in deciding that the overall winner was simply a stunning result, involving a monumental achievement in creativity and print.”
Adding value
Sponsored by Compass Business Finance
Max Factor Light-Up Box by Rapidity
David Bunker, director at Compass Business Finance, Jack Manning, sales representative, and Ben Manning, production director, both from Rapidity with host, Nick Dougherty.
The judges said:
“The range of added value items showed how inventive and creative the print business can be. The winning entry combined many aspects of how to ‘add value’ which resulted in a distinctive and amazing result.”
Also nominated:
- Spooky Sagas Special Edition copies by Book Printing UK
- Processing Catalogue by Clarkeprint
- Turbo Pre Workout by Litograf
B2 digital print
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Calligraphy Masters Crew Alphabet Limited Edition Prints by J Point +
Spencer Green, head of print-on-demand, UK and Ireland at Fujifilm and Jana Lincoln on behalf of J Point +.
The judges said:
“The winning example displayed a combination of digital print, elevated by further digital embellishment, to produce an eye catching final result.”
Also nominated:
- Liberty and Bridgerton by Impress Print Services
Books
Sponsored by Heidelberg
M&S Book by Rapidity
Phil Buttress, head of sales at Heidelberg, Jack Manning, sales representative, Sam Manning, client services director and Ben Manning, production director, all from Rapidity.
The judges said:
“A varied selection of formats and styles covering simple and extravagant presentations. On final review, the winning book was selected due to the high standard of repro and print, that stood out from the crowd.”
Also nominated:
- Photo Book by CEWE
- The Georgian Landscape of Wentwoth Castle by RDW Book and Paper Conservation
- Too Young To Wed by Northside Graphics
Closing the skills gap
Sponsored by Fiery
Bakers
Terry Garvey, partner alliance director at Fiery, Olivia McLaughlin, senior PR and marketing assistant, Tom Baker, finance and development, both from Bakers.
The judges said:
“The judges recognise and applaud all entries in this category, which stimulated one of the longest debates on the achievements of each entry. Sadly, despite many companies making a commitment to attracting and retaining young talent, it was clear that the winner is presenting an impressive track record on how to encourage and engage with the next generation of young talent.”
Also nominated:
- Northside Graphics
- FaberExposize UK
- Solopress
Creative use of substrates
Sponsored by Antalis
Vodka Martini Cocktail by The Label Makers
Tim Percival, category director office and digital at Antalis, and Zenna Parfaniuk, managing director at The Label Makers.
The judges said:
“Another hotly contested category with much conversation on the unique attributes of the shortlisted entries. In the final analysis the winner met the criteria to a very high level, making it best in class.”
Also nominated:
- Pangbournian Spirit by Superfast Labels
- Call Super Booklet by Chapel Press
- Salio by Wetherbys by Northside Graphics
Designed for digital print and finishing
Sponsored by Intelligent Finishing Systems
Fedrigoni 366 2024 by F.E. Burman
Eric Keane, managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems, Paul Regan, sales director and Ade Onabanjo, production director, both from F.E. Burman
The judges said:
“A varied amount of material to review, challenging the boundaries of design for digital print and finishing. The winner, however, is a remarkable achievement in presentation and the scale of the endeavour undertaken pushes the boundaries of digital print.”
Also nominated:
- Lavo Menu by Rapidity
- Wahaca Reimagined by IPW1
- Honey Vodka Liqueur by The Label Makers
Digitally-printed labels and packaging
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Madri Promo Beer Box by J Point +
Paul Philbrick, managing director at Close Brothers Asset Finance, and Jana Lincoln on behalf of J Point +.
The judges said:
“Excellent use of materials with multiple presentation techniques to make a visually powerful and high-quality piece of packaging, highlighting the main product.”
Also nominated:
- Women of the World by MCC Label Paarl
- Killarney Irish Gin by Label World
- Mission Nutrition by Eco Flexibles
Finishing and embellishment
Sponsored by Vivid Laminating Technologies
House of Assets Box and Booklet by Dayfold Group
Lee Carpenter, client engagement and sustainability director, Del Simmons, managing director, both from Dayfold Group and Nathan Tacey, research and development at Vivid Laminating Technologies.
The judges said:
“There were two entries that both fulfilled the criteria of the category, making it hard to select one as the winner. However, with much deliberation, the winning entry displays a vast range of both finishing and embellishment skills, that make it stand out as an exceptional piece of print work.”
Also nominated:
- Dinare Malbec by MCC Label Paarl
- Maca Challenge Manicure Cards by J Point +
- Green Man Whisky by Harkwell
Inkjet in direct mail
Sponsored by Canon
Hospiscare Summer Raffle by Integrity Connect
Stuart Rising, head of commercial print at Canon UK and Ireland and Andrew Law, sales and marketing director at Integrity Connect.
The judges said:
“The winner demonstrated a number of aspects which, combined, achieved a higher cost-effectiveness, with improved response rates when using inkjet printing.”
Also nominated:
- Sky SOS Regionalised Direct Mailing by Data Mail Solutions
- Sky Winback Letter and Double Window by Go Inspire Group
Innovation
Sponsored by Landa Digital Printing
Canon - The World Unseen Exhibition by Prosign Print and Display
Steve Donegal, regional manager UK and Ireland at Landa Digital Print, Steve Harding, managing director and Angela Harding, office manager, both from Prosign Print and Display.
The judges said:
“The innovation category brought some very new and exciting items for the judges to review. The use of multiple production stages to create sensory items to stimulate the viewer/reader’s imagination was exceptional. The winner excelled in all of these criteria to a very high standard.”
Also nominated:
- De Vere Tactile Reception Display Maps by VGL
- Blenheim Palace Icons of British Fashion by Moss UK Group
Marketing collateral
Sponsored by EBB Paper
Keen as Mustard by KNP
David Tennent, sales director at EBB Paper; Steve Crooks, national account manager, Xerox; Charlie Gibbons, operations director and Neil Stones, director of sales both from KNP. Ben Glazier, from Glazier Design; Ian Bamford, brand manager and Alex Porteous, finishing manager both from KNP; Nick Dougherty and Dave Gibbons, managing director, KNP.
The judges said:
“This was a very strong category and shortlisting it down to just four entries was extremely difficult, due to the impressive range of materials submitted. However, one entry stood out just enough to take the award for its presentation and clever approach to the marketing dilemma of being different.”
Also nominated:
- Summer Surprise Box by 4 Creative Solutions
- Olympic Pack by Resource
- Elevate by Healeys Print Group
Sustainability
Sponsored by Denmaur
Eight Group
Rob Moules, managing director at Eight Plus, Andy Faithful, divisional director for commercial print sales at Denmaur and Lance Hill, CEO at Eight Group.
The judges said:
“Our entire industry has been challenged for at least the last 20 years to become more sustainable across all production stages. The largely self-imposed targets to improve sustainable production means measuring and reducing all areas of not just manufacturing but how an entire company can reduce its environmental impact. The winner demonstrated how they are successfully achieving their sustainability goals. ”
Also nominated:
- Impress Print Services
- Midland Regional Printers
- Precision Card Services
Wide and super-wide format
Sponsored by Digital Printer
Achieving Consistency and Efficiency by Impress Print Services
Mike Kille, managing director, Alison Bromley, marketing manager, both from Impress Print Solutions, Kelly Morris, sales director and Lindsey Pearson, managing director, both from Whitmar Publications and Jon Spearink, business development director at Impress Print Services.
The judges said:
“The wide format category encompasses every size from wide to super wide output. The size of the final print may involve highly complex logistical installations which produce stunning results. However, the winner in this category is being recognised for overcoming a high production challenge and maintaining colour consistency over a large volume of final items.”
Also nominated:
- Major League Baseball Live Experience by Imageco
- The Overhead – Wimbledon by VGL
- Genghis Kahn Exhibition by FaberExposize UK