DEADLINEAPRIL 15, 2016

IT’s Time to

ENTER

Criteria for Judging TECHNICAL PRINTING EXCELLENCE n Register, clarity and neatness of impressions n Sharpness of halftones, line drawings n Definition in material requiring detail n Attention to symmetry of margins, columns, spacing, etc. n Richness and tonal qualities of color n Effective contrast or softness as required by design or purpose of piece n Quality of binding, stitching, punching, die-cutting, inserting, folding, etc. n Quality and effectiveness of paper stock or other printing surface n Overall visual impact

QUALITY OF ART AND DESIGNn Overall art compositionn Typographyn Flair, originality, creativityn Effective use of colorn Construction and formatn Clarity, readabilityn Unusual spacing, size, shapen Total visual impactn Effectiveness from an overall design standpoint

Award Designation Winning pieces will receive a certificate suitable for framing, using the information provided on the entry form. The following honors are awarded in each category by division:

Best of Category Award of Excellence Judges Award

ALL ENTRIES WILL BE BLIND JUDGED BY A PANEL OF RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FROM OUTSIDE FLORIDA.Your entries will be judged against entries submitted by companies of similar size.• DIVISION I: 1-20 employees • DIVISION II: 21-65 employees • DIVISION III: 66+ employees

JUDGING

THE TOP 100 BEST OF CATEGORY WINNERS, as decided on by the judges, will be sent to Printing Industries of America’s National Premier Print Awards competition — you’ll save the $95 entry fee for each one!

Entry DeadliNEENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY

5 P.M. ON APRIL 15, 2016 AT:

n Best of Show – Division I n Best of Show – Division II n Best of Show – Division IIIn Best Postern Best Web Pressn Best Printer’s Self-Advertising n Best Use of Color in Design n Best Process Color Printing n Most Creative Use of Paper

n Best Annual Report n Best Small Press n Best Art Reproduction n Best Special Treatment n Best Digital Printing n Best Stationeryn The Golden Flamingo Award (Most First Place Awards by a single company)

Sponsor Awards These winners will receive a coveted Florida Print Awards Trophy inscribed with the winner’s name.

Announcement of Winners

QUESTIONS

n Winners will be notified by mail in June.n Award(s) will be presented during the Florida Print Awards Banquet on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.n Entries will be displayed in the Hall of Winners at the Florida Print Awards Banquet.n All winners will be posted at www.FLprint.org.

PRINTING ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA6250 Hazeltine National Dr., Ste. 114

Orlando, FL 32822CALL US AT 800-331-0461 OR 407-240-8009 EXT. 2

OR EMAIL FPA@FLPRINT.ORG

1-108 LARGE PRESS Minimum gripper size of 14 inches

Announcements & Invitations 1.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 2.) 4 or more colors 3.) Special Application*

Annual Reports 4.) 1, 2, or 3 colors 5.) 4 or more colors

Art Reproduction 6.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 7.) 4 or more colors

Books – Mini – 4” x 6” or smaller 8.) Sheetfed 9.) Web Press

Books – Hardbound 10.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 11.) 4 or more colors

Books – Not Hardbound 12.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 13.) 4 or more colors

Booklets – Saddle Stitched 14.) Up to 6” x 9” – 1, 2 or 3 colors 15.) Up to 6” x 9” – 4 or more colors 16.) Up to 6” x 9” – Special Application* 17.) Over 6” x 9” – 1, 2 or 3 colors 18.) Over 6” x 9” – 4 or more colors 19.) Over 6” x 9” – Special Application* 20.) Web, All Sizes – 1, 2 or 3 colors 21.) Web, All Sizes – 4 or more colors 22.) Web, All Sizes – Special Application*

Booklets – Perfect Bound 23.) Up to 6” x 9” – 1, 2 or 3 colors 24.) Up to 6” x 9” – 4 or more colors 25.) Up to 6” x 9” – Special Application* 26.) Over 6” x 9” – 1, 2 or 3 colors 27.) Over 6” x 9” – 4 or more colors 28.) Over 6” x 9” – Special Application* 29.) Web, All Sizes – 1, 2 or 3 colors 30.) Web, All Sizes – 4 or more colors 31.) Web, All Sizes – Special Application*

Brochures & Broadsides – Folded from 11” x 17” or smaller, not stapled or bound 32.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 33.) 4 or more colors 34.) Special Application* Brochures & Broadsides – Folded from sheet size larger than 11” x 17”, not stapled or bound 35.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 36.) 4 or more colors 37.) Special Application*

Brochures & Broadsides – Web, Folded, All Sizes 38.) 4 or more colors 39.) Special Application*

Business Forms 40.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 41.) 4 or more colors

Calendars 42.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 43.) 4 or more colors

Cards – Includes postal, mailing, advertising, greeting cards, etc. Does not include business cards – see “Stationery” category 44.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 45.) 4 or more colors 46.) Special Application*

Catalogs 47.) Sheetfed – 1, 2 or 3 colors 48.) Sheetfed – 4 or more colors 49.) Web Press – 1, 2 or 3 colors 50.) Web Press– 4 or more colors

51.) Catalog Sheets & Publication Inserts (Flat Sheet)

52.) Circulars & Flyers

Corporate Communications – Other than annual reports & product books 53.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 54.) 4 or more colors

Covers (Please note: If the piece has text pages, only the cover pages will be judged.) 55.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 56.) 4 or more colors 57.) Special Application*

Directories & Source Books 58.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 59.) 4 or more colors 60.) Special Application*

Magazines 61.) Sheet Fed – 1, 2 or 3 colors 62.) Sheet Fed – 4 or more colors 63.) Web Press – 1, 2, 3, 4 or more colors

Menus 64.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 65.) 4 or more colors 66.) Special Application*

Newsletters / Periodicals 67.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 68.) 4 or more colors

Packaging / Labels 69.) Cartons & Containers – Includes single cartons and containers or an integrated series. Integrated series should be entered as a single unit with one entry fee.

70.) Labels & Wraps – Cut & Stack, sheetfed. Includes single labels and wraps or an integrated series. It is

strongly recommended that the entry be submitted adhered to the actual product. Integrated series should be entered as a single unit with one entry fee.

71.) Label & Wraps – Rolled products/pressure sensitive. Includes single labels and wraps or an integrated series. It is strongly recommended that the entry be submitted adhered to the actual product. Integrated series should be entered as a single unit with one entry fee.

Pocket Folders 72.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 73.) 4 or more colors 74.) Special Application*

75.) Point of Purchase Display – Includes any in-store promotional materials such as take-ones, counter cards, shelf displays, etc. Must include a description with entry.

Posters 76.) Up to 11” x 17” – 1, 2, 3, 4 or more colors 77.) Up to 11” x 17” – Special Application* 78.) Over 11” x 17” – 1, 2, 3, 4 or more colors 79.) Over 11” x 17” – Special Application*

Presentation Kits – Overall content 80.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 81.) 4 or more colors 82.) Special Application*

83.) Press Sheets (Must include color bar)

Printer’s Self Advertising 84.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 85.) 4 or more colors 86.) Special Application*

Programs 87.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 88.) 4 or more colors 89.) Special Application*

Sales Campaigns – 3 or more pieces 90.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 91.) 4 or more colors 92.) Special Application*

93.) Screen Printing / Pressure Sensitive Products – 1, 2, 3, 4 or more colors

94.) Posters / Signs – Includes art prints, wall posters, truck or window posters, car cards, calendar posters, reproductions of fine art and any printed material intended for use as promotion or decoration. (Entries must be the actual poster or print; do not send photographs or slides. If possible, please ship entries flat or rolled, not folded.)

Special Treatment – Since the entries will only be judged on the special treatment used, this treatment must have been performed by the company entering the piece.(Must include description of the process used with entry.) 95.) Die-cutting 96.) Embossing 97.) Stamping 98.) Engraving 99.) Specialty inks or coatings, fragrances or “invisible” printing inks 100.) Thermography 101.) Combinations of categories

Stationery – Individual or matched sets: letterheads, envelopes, business cards, etc. 102.) 1, 2 or 3 colors 103.) 4 or more colors 104.) Special Application*

Direct Mail Web/Magazine Web 105.) Coated paper – 1, 2 or 3 colors 106.) Uncoated paper – 1, 2 or 3 colors 107.) Coated paper – 4 or more colors 108.) Uncoated paper – 4 or more colors

109-122 SMALL PRESSTo be eligible for these categories, the entry must have been printed on an offset duplicator with a maximum gripper size less than 14 inches.

109.) Announcements & Invitations

Booklets – Saddle Stitched 110.) Up to 6” x 9” 111.) Over 6” x 9”

Booklets – Perfect Bound 112.) Up to 6” x 9” 113.) Over 6” x 9”

114.) Brochures

115.) Business Forms

116.) Calendars

117.) Cards – Includes postal, mailing, advertising, greeting cards, etc. Does not include business cards – see “Stationery” category.

118.) Newsletters / Periodicals

119.) Posters

120.) Printer’s Self Advertising

121.) Programs

122.) Stationery – Individual or matched sets, letterheads, envelopes, business cards, etc.

*Special Application includes use of liquid lamination, foil, die-cutting, embossing, engraving, etc.

123-139 DIGITAL PRINTINGPiece produced using a toner-based or ink-jet production process (electrophotography).

On-Demand – Print run is static; there is no variable imaging or personalization; all pieces in the print run are the same. Includes short-run – 1,000 pieces or less.

123.) Announcements & Invitations124.) Annual Reports125.) Art Reproduction126.) Booklets & Brochures127.) Books – Case Bound128.) Books – Paper cover (Perfect / Lay Flat)129.) Business Cards130.) Calendars131.) Catalogs132.) Cards – Includes postal, mailing, advertising, greeting cards, etc. Does not include business cards – see “Stationery” category.133.) Menus134.) Newsletters135.) Posters136.) Stationery

137.) Customized / Personalized / Variable Data Digital Printing – Black Only – Black-only personalization or customization of each piece. Piece may be a “shell,” produced in quantity using offset litho or other printing process. Only the variable portion of the piece will be considered by the judges. (Must include at least 3 different pieces from the run and a brief description – a sentence or two – about the project, the system and technique used to produce the entry.)

138.) Customized / Personalized / Variable Data Digital Printing – Color – Personalized or customized with more than one color – Piece may be a “shell,” produced in quantity using offset litho or other printing process. (Must include at least 3 different pieces from the run and a brief description – a sentence or two – about the project, the system and technique used to produce the entry.)

139.) Transactional Promotional PrintingThis award is given for innovative design and use of marketing message in printed bills or statements.

140-147 FLEXO PACKAGINGIncludes narrow-web labels and wraps, rolled products, pressure sensitive, wide-web process and wide-web inline.

Flexo Cartons & Containers – Single unit or an integrated series. 140.) 1, 2 or 3 colors141.) 4 or more colors

142.) Flexo Film

143.) Flexo Greeting Paper

Flexo Labels and Wraps, Rolled Products/ Pressure Sensitive – Includes single labels and wraps or an integrated series. (We highly recommend submitting the entry adhered to the actual product.) 144.) 1, 2 or 3 colors145.) 4 or more colors

146.) Flexo Tags & Labels

147.) Flexo Other

148-151 WIDE FORMAT24” or widerSignage, trade show graphics, point-of-purchase, other retail displays, transparencies or backlit displays, ink jet, floor decals, fabric printing, outdoor graphics (billboards, signs) or vehicle wraps.

148.) Point of Purchase Display149.) Signs/Banners150.) Display Graphics151.) Other

152-178 OTHERMust include a description of the process used with entry.

152.) Binding – Perfect bound, plastic-coil, spiral binding, wire-o binding, etc.

Miscellaneous / Specialty / NoveltyIncludes materials that do not fit the criteria for any other category. Examples include: banners, decals, holograms, loose-leaf binders, maps, matchbooks, metal decorations, playing cards, CD covers, printing on textiles, fabrics or vinyl. (Must submit a statement of the production process.) 153.) 1, 2 or 3 colors154.) 4 or more colors 155.) Special Application*

Alternative Printing Methods 156.) Waterless Printing 157.) Stochastic Printing 158.) Hexachrome Printing

159.) Campaign – Includes multiple pieces produced for a single purpose or promotion. Some pieces of the promotional package must include pieces that are customized/personalized, using any of the above technologies/processes; some of the pieces may have been produced by another process. (Must include a statement about the project and the processes used to produce the entry. Entry and statement should be placed into an envelope. Entries submitted without accompanying statement will be disqualified. Example – 1:1 promotion that includes multiple pieces in the outbound package – personalized letter, personalized brochure, a bounce-back card and envelope – plus a poster that every respondent receives. The poster and bounce back card may have been produced digitally, or not; the envelope is produced using litho. All are part of the promotional campaign.)

160.) Our Favorite “Impossible Job” – This catgory is for printers that overcome limitations and exceed expectations when tackling the challenges faced on the toughest job of the year. Entries must include a copy of the finished piece, its press sheet and a statement outlining the challenges of the job and how they were overcome. Your entry and the accompanying statement should be placed into an envelope. Entries submitted without accompanying statement will be disqualified.

161.) Environmentally Sound Materials – Entries must use at least three of the following: recycled paper, soy or vegetable-based inks, direct-to-plate, aqueous coating, energy-curable inks and coatings, or other environmentally sound product not mentioned here. (Entry must be submitted with a statement describing the materials and processes employed. Entry and accompanying statement should be placed into an envelope. Entries submitted without accompanying statement will be disqualified.)

162.) Special Innovations Award – This award is for processes such as in-line foiling, in-line embossing or in-line debossing. (Entries must be submitted with a statement as to why the piece is innovative: now, expanded, or unique use of technology, or an innovative mix of existing technologies. Entry and accompanying statement should be placed into an envelope. Entries submitted without accompanying statement will be disqualified.)

163-178DESIGN Entries in this category will be judged on design elements that best relate to and call attention to the product of the printed piece, as well as typography, creativity and uniqueness of the design.

163.) Annual Reports 164.) Brochures / Catalogs / Flyers 165.) Book Covers / Jackets 166.) Cards 167.) Environmental Graphics 168.) Illustration / Photography 169.) Invitations / Announcements 170.) Letterhead / Logo 171.) Packaging (Consumer goods, CDs, etc.) 172.) Posters 173.) Advertising (Print) 174.) Editorial (Magazine & newspaper covers/spreads) 175.) Self-Promotions 176.) Wearables (T-shirts, hats, etc.) 177.) Wide Format (Please enclose a smaller-scale sample of the design & a picture of the finished product.) 178.) Miscellaneous

STUDENTS The student category is open to any middle school, high school, vocational school or college student involved in the creation or production of print communications. Students entering pieces in this category do not pay an entry fee.

Entry FormEach entry must be accompanied

by a completed entry form. Please copy this form

for each entry submitted.

Early Bird Deadline: April 1, 2016 Deadline for Entries: April 15, 2016

SUBMIT ENTRY

After completing the Entry ID Tags above, TAPE securely to the BACK of the piece. Then place this form directly on top of your piece. For entries with multiple pieces, use an envelope or shrink wrap to keep all pieces together during shipment. Tags must be placed on all three copies of each entry.

DO NOT STAPLE, GLUE OR PAPER CLIP FORMS TO ENTRIES.

Ship with payment to: Printing Association of Florida6250 Hazeltine National Dr. Ste. 114 • Orlando, FL 32822

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment Options: o Check enclosed payable to PAF

Charge my fee of $____________ to the following credit card: o VISA o Mastercard o AMEX

Card Number_____________________________________ Exp. Date_________ Sec. Code _____________________

Credit Card Billing Address (required) __________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Card _____________________________ Signature ______________________________________________

ENTRY INFORMATION

Company Name ___________________________________________________________________________________

Contact __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________ Fax _______________________________________________

Contact Email _____________________________________________________________________________________

PRINTING DIVISION

o Division I (1-20 employees) o Division II (21-65 employees)

o Division III (66 or more employees)

CATEGORY

Category Code: (Refer to Call for Entries) _______________________________________________________________

Title of Entry Piece __________________________________________________________________________________

Make & Model of Press Used to Produce This Entry _____________________________________________________

Ultimate Client (Company/organization that used the finished product) ______________________________________

Designed by Individual/Company _____________________________________________________________________

ENTRY FEES (FIRST ONE IS FREE)

BEFORE APRIL 1, 2016 or if your company submits more than 20 entries: _____ Entries x $20 each = Total: $____

AFTER APRIL 1, 2016: _____ Entries x $25 each = Total: $__________

RETURNS REQUIRED: _____ Entries x $20 each = Total: $__________ Grand Total: $__________

ENTRY ID TAG

Division __________ Category #___________

________________________________________________TITLE OF PIECE

________________________________________________MAKE & MODEL OF PRESS USED TO PRODUCE THIS ENTRY

________________________________________________PRESS SIZE / # OF UNITS

Mark with “X” if entry must be returned (FEE APPLIES) _______

REFER TO CALL FOR ENTRIES

ENTRY ID TAG

Division __________ Category #___________

________________________________________________TITLE OF PIECE

________________________________________________MAKE & MODEL OF PRESS USED TO PRODUCE THIS ENTRY

________________________________________________PRESS SIZE / # OF UNITS

Mark with “X” if entry must be returned (FEE APPLIES) _______

REFER TO CALL FOR ENTRIES

ENTRY ID TAG

Division __________ Category #___________

________________________________________________TITLE OF PIECE

________________________________________________MAKE & MODEL OF PRESS USED TO PRODUCE THIS ENTRY

________________________________________________PRESS SIZE / # OF UNITS

Mark with “X” if entry must be returned (FEE APPLIES) _______

REFER TO CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entry Rules & ProceduresThe Florida Print Awards competition is open exclusively to companies that are Printing Association of Florida members. Members must remain in good standing throughout the competition.

The company entering the piece must have performed at least 50% of the printing and sold the job, or created the design, performed special treatment or bindery.

Entries must have been produced between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016 to be eligible.

You may submit as many entries as you like; however, no more than ten (10) pieces in any one category. Please copy the entry form on the previous page and include one form with each entry. Please note that you will still need to affix the entry stubs onto the back of your pieces.

An individual piece may be entered in only one category. However, segments of an individual piece may be entered in other categories that apply (i.e., a book may be entered under “Books” and its cover under “Covers.”)

Submit three (3) copies of each piece entered in each category. Winners may be asked to submit an additional copy for display upon notification of winner status. (Entries that are not submitted in triplicate will be judged, but may be omitted from the display at the Florida Print Awards Banquet. Furthermore, if the entry wins a Best of Category or a trophy, it might not be submitted for consideration in the Premier Print Awards if three copies are not submitted.)

Please do not mount entries, cellophane entries or use stickers that identify your company on the entries.

The Printing Association of Florida reserves the right to reject and disqualify any entry that, in its judgement, is vulgar, offensive or not suitable for consideration or exhibit.

ENTRY FEESYour first entry is FREE!

Every PAF member company is urged to submit at least one entry! Each additional entry:

$20* (Early bird through 4/1/16)$25 (After 4/1/16)

* If your company submits more than 20 entries, the early bird pricing will be extended through the 4/15/16 deadline.

HOW TO ENTER1. Detach the numbered stub from the bottom of the entry card and affix onto the back of each piece in the bottom right corner. (Please remember that 3 copies of each piece entered are requested.) Please do not affix the stub to the front of the entry.

2. Determine which category to enter (the entry should meet all requirements for this category). Please note that there are similar categories for large and small presses. The gripper size is the determining factor. Complete the official entry card clearly and legibly with the category number (and letter when applicable). Your entries will be judged against ones submitted by companies of similar size.

Division I 1-20 employees Division II 21-65 employees Division III 66+ employees

If your entry must be returned, the stub must be marked with an “X” in the appropriate spot. There is a $20.00 charge per entry for this service within the continental United States. International entries will be returned for the cost of postage. (Such cost will be advised before shipment.)

3. Calculate Entry Fees and submit check or credit card information, along with the entry piece(s) to PAF’s office: 6250 Hazeltine National Dr. Ste. 114, Orlando, FL 32822.

Please note that entries that fail to meet all requirements for a particular category are subject to reclassification or disqualification at the discretion of the judges and the PAF Board of Directors.

Special thanks to the following companies for their financial sponsorship of last year’s Florida Print Awards and Print

Management Conference:

Important DatesEarly Bird Deadline: April 1, 2016

Awards Banquet: Friday, July 29, 2016Final Deadline for All Entries: April 15, 2016

THE FLORIDA PRINT AWARDSRECEPTION AND BANQUET

WILL BE HELD AT

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

ORLANDO WORLD CENTER MARRIOTT

8701 WORLD CENTER DRIVE

ORLANDO, FL 32821

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5:30 – 6:30 PM Florida Print Awards Cocktail Party

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8:00 – 11:00 PM Industry Appreciation Party Sponsored by Mac Papers

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment Options: o Check enclosed payable to PAF

Charge my fee of $____________ to the following credit card: o VISA o Mastercard o AMEX

Card Number_____________________________________ Exp. Date_________ Sec. Code _____________________

Credit Card Billing Address (required) __________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Card _____________________________ Signature ______________________________________________

ENTRY INFORMATION

Company Name ___________________________________________________________________________________

Contact __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________ Fax _______________________________________________

Contact Email _____________________________________________________________________________________

CATEGORY

Category Code: (Refer to Call for Entries) _______________________________________________________________

Title of Entry Piece __________________________________________________________________________________

Make & Model of Press Used to Produce This Entry _____________________________________________________

Ultimate Client (Company/organization that used the finished product) ______________________________________

Designed by Individual/Company _____________________________________________________________________

ENTRY FEES (FIRST ONE IS FREE)

BEFORE APRIL 1, 2016 or if your company submits more than 20 entries: _____ Entries x $20 each = Total: $____

AFTER APRIL 1, 2016: _____ Entries x $25 each = Total: $__________

RETURNS REQUIRED: _____ Entries x $20 each = Total: $__________ Grand Total: $__________