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12/04/2025
2026 Print Excellence Awards
Graphic Media Alliance members participate in the Print Excellence Awards for a variety of compelling reasons. Whether it’s to enhance their marketing efforts with current and prospective clients, to recognize the talented craftsmen and craftswomen who work behind the scenes, to take part in industry celebrations, or to showcase their extraordinary skills to peers, the benefits are clear. However, for most of our members, the true reward lies in the opportunity to come together and celebrate the timeless craft of printing.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to show off your skills.
The deadline to enter is December 31, 2025.
The interactive Call for Entries form is available here:
Let GMA do the heavy lifting for you. We'll be happy to pickup your entries, saving you time and postage.
2026 Print Excellence Awards
Entries are arriving at GMA’s office. Are your entries among them. If not, you still have time. The deadline is December 31.
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