FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2006

SGIA ’06 Award Competitions Now Accepting Entries

SGIA urges printers to sign up and stand out with their accomplishments

Fairfax, Virginia — SGIA printer members can now enter for the Golden Image Awards and André Schellenberg competitions. These distinguished competitions shine the spotlight on trendsetting prints that have advanced the industry in the past year.

“The contests are a wonderful way for printers to compare their achievements with others in the industry and take pride in their employees’ hard work,” said SGIA President/CEO Michael Robertson.

All entries will be displayed and judged on site during SGIA ’06 (Las Vegas Convention Center, September 26­-29, 2006). Winners will be announced Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

The Golden Image Awards’ numerous categories allow you to enter almost any kind of imaged product — regardless of its market niche or complexity. The André Schellenberg Competition focuses on digital imaging excellence. Entrants in each are automatically considered for the “Best in Show” awards for that competition. “Best in Show” awards will be presented at the Thursday Night Dinner Party.

SGIA printer members are entitled to one free entry for the competitions, and additional entries for a nominal fee. The online submission form can be found at SGIA.org, keyword “printing competition.”

Enter and pay fees no later than midnight EST on Monday, August 21, 2006. Please note that international participants must have entries and payments submitted in earlier than those in the US: by midnight EST on Tuesday, August 8, 2006.

Competition samples must be received at SGIA depository in Las Vegas no later than Tuesday, September 19, 2006. SGIA will not take any entries or samples received after the cut-off dates. Don’t miss your chance for international recognition and fame as an industry champion! Sign up today at SGIA.org.

SGIA — Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
“Specialty imaging” comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they’ll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org, and experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA ’06 (Las Vegas Convention Center, September 26­-29, 2006).

SGIA
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Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703.385.1335
E-Mail: mhiggins@sgia.org
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