EFIA Annual Print Awards

About the 2021 Awards

The EFIA Print Awards Gala Dinner is fast approaching, and tickets are now available to book. This year’s event, taking place on November 4, 2021, at the National Railway Museum in York is due to be our biggest and best yet! Following on from last years successful online event, we are excited to welcome you all back in person to celebrate the best and brightest across the UK’s flexographic sector.

This year’s event is hosted by renowned impressionist and comedian, Jon Culshaw, whilst winners will be announced by ‘Voice of the Balls’ Alan Dedicoat. After what has been a challenging period for us all, what better chance to catch up with friends across the industry at our specially chosen covid-conscious venue.

Book your tickets today and avoid missing out on what guarantees to be a brilliant night.

> Book Tickets Here

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:

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