Printing Industries  awards 
The Gala Presentation Dinner for the PrintNSW Excellence Awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Coogee, last Friday night, showcased the best printing, graphic design, and visual production from New South Wales. In addition to awards for Business Innovation and Outstanding Print Production, Printing Industries announced the inaugural presentation of a top award for NSW Printing Industries Business of the Year 2006 to Penfold Buscombe. State manager, Mike Webb, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Robert Fuller, Printing Industries NSW general manager, says that the standard of entries in this year’s awards far exceeded expectations.

"The judges were challenged by the high quality of print, so much so that in one category, four-colour print, three commendations were given," says Fuller.

"For the first time, successful entries from the state competition will feed into the National Print Awards."

Fuller says that the response of the industry was gratifying and that feedback had been very positive, with just on 200 guests enjoying the state’s print ’night of nights’.

"It was a black tie affair and this, together with the very high standard of entertainment, set the scene for a very memorable night," says Fuller.

In his remarks, state opposition leader, Peter Debenham, showed understanding of the difficulties facing the printing industry and expressed the view that a better environment for business in New South Wales would be beneficial for all industries.

Fuller says planning will begin shortly for next year’s PrintNSW Awards competition and awards night. "Our target is to attract even more guests next year and from the feedback we’ve had, a growing number of industry leaders are keen to support the event in the future," Fuller concludes.

Award Winners

Innovation in Business more than 21 employees
Winner: J S McMillan Printing Group
Recipient: Bob McMillan

Education & Training Initiatives more than 21 employees
Winner: Penfold Buscombe
Recipient: Mike Webb, State Manager

Education & Training Initiatives less than 21 employees
Winner: Clayton Utz
Recipient: John Kirk, Print Room Supervisor

Environmental Initiatives more than 21 employees
Winner: Penfold Buscombe
Recipient: Mike Webb, State Manager

Occupational Health & Safety Initiatives more than 21 employees
Winner: Penfold Buscombe
Recipient: Mike Webb, State Manager

Occupational Health & Safety Initiatives less than 21 employees
Winner: Prografica
Recipient: Andrew Selim, Marketing Manager

5 Colour Print (or more)
Winner: Link Printing
Recipient: Hugh Chisholm, General Manager

4 Colour Print (or less)
Winner: Penfold Buscombe
Recipient: Mike Webb, State Manager

Digital
Winner: Penfold Buscombe
Recipient: Mike Webb, State Manager

Label
Winner: Labelcraft
Recipient: Aiden Lyons, CEO/MD

The following companies received commendations for their entries:

5 Colour Print (or more)
Commendation: Lindsay Yates & Partner
Recipient: Craig Loughran, Director

4 Colour Print (or less)
Commendation: Peachy Print
Recipient: Garry Gorman, Director/Sales

4 Colour Print (or less)
Commendation: Pettaras Press
Recipient: Steven Pettaras, Managing Director

4 Colour Print (or less)
Commendation: Pegasus Printing
Recipient: Greg Hourigan, Group Marketing Manager

Label
Commendation: Labelcraft
Recipient: Aiden Lyons, CEO/MD