EFIA Annual Print Awards

About the 2021 Awards

After a challenging 2020, it’s time to celebrate the incredible successes that the flexographic print sector has seen through the year! From the rapid increase in demand for packaging to the development of new packaging innovations in the wake of Covid-19, huge milestones were achieved across our industry.

The prestigious EFIA Print Awards 2021 celebrates the outstanding achievements of the flexographic industry and puts the spotlight on the businesses and individuals that continue to push the category forwards. The award ceremony provides an opportunity to network and celebrate collective and individual successes and the impressive advancements of the sector.

We all need a chance to celebrate after such a tough year so make sure you are in the running for an EFIA Print Award!

Submissions are now open:

> EFIA 2021 Entry Form

> EFIA 2021 Rules of Entry

Thank you to all our partners and members for their tremendous support throughout this challenging period for the industry - it’ll soon be time to celebrate!

2020 Online Awards

The 2020 EFIA Print Awards were held in a virtual format in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially set to be held at the York Railway Museum, this year’s awards were held virtually in September 2020, hosted by BBC presenter Charlie Stayt.

> View our 2020 Gallery

> See all 2020 Winning Entries

> Find out more about the Gala Dinner

EFIA Awards Categories

Line / Screen: Any screen printing including tints, mezzotints, line tone or any other special effect with/without line work

Process with / without linework: Minimum of 3 process colours with or without an additional colour to produce a picture

Print Categories

• Flexo Print on Paper - Narrow, Medium, Wide & Super Wide
• Flexo Surface Print on Film - Narrow, Medium & Wide
• Flexo Reverse Print on Film - Narrow, Medium & Wide
• Corrugated Post Print - Coated & Uncoated
• Post Print on Folder Gluers - Coated & Uncoated
• Overseas Flexo Print on Film or Paper
• Overseas Corrugated

Best in Show

• Selected from all Gold Winners in the Print Categories

Special Categories

• Technical Innovation
• Use of Flexo for Brands
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Sustainably Produced Packaging
• Best Use of a Complimentary Process with Flexo
• Promotional Flexographic Print

Other Awards

• Outstanding Contribution
• Student of the Year
• Repro Company of the Year
• Supplier of the Year
• Best International Print

Nominated Charity - Children’s Liver Disease Foundation

Nominated by, Matthew Bates, Sales Director of MacDermid, Diamond Partner of EFIA, this year’s EFIA Gala Dinner Awards charity is the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. The Foundation is the only UK charity dedicated to fighting all childhood liver diseases. Established in 1980, they support affected families and young people by providing information, emotional support and research funds. For more details, please click on the link below:

> Children’s Liver Disease Foundation

The Judging

An expert panel of industry representatives will carry out this year's judging in September. The panel comprises a cross-section of printers, suppliers, brand owners, and retailers selected each year for their specific technical and market expertise.

To find out more about how our judges mark all Print Award entries please download our Judges Guidelines below *

> View the EFIA Judges Guidelines

* Please note that Judging for the latest Awards may have already passed, in which case the guidelines you are viewing will be for reference only.

If you’d like further details about our Awards, our Winners or any of our other events please get in touch:

> Contact us