AGC Technical Excellence Award
All entries will automatically be eligible for a special Technical Excellence Award. On each of the days of judging, several pieces will be selected based on outstanding production, striking appearance, innovative techniques utilized, and/or challenging production problems overcome. The winning entries will receive special recognition throughout the 64th Awards/Exhibition. In addition the top three will be selected to receive the 3rd Annual AGC Technical Excellence/LEO Award–in honor of Leo H. Joachim, Founder, Editor, and Publisher of Printing News.
PANTONE
Color Excellence Award
Pantone Inc. is in its 13th year as sponsor of the Color Excellence Award. Outstanding achievement will be recognized for the use of color in traditional print production and the use of the PANTONE® Hexachrome® printing process. Hexachrome is a high quality six-color process system capable of reproducing almost 90% of the solid PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® colors. Entry submissions using Hexachrome should check the PANTONE Hexachrome box under Production History Summary.
Pantone will also recognize the creative use of Hexachrome color in Packaging.
Kodak Technology Application Award
Eastman Kodak Company, for the 2nd year, will sponsor the Technology Application Award that will recognize the effective collaboration between the creative and production process and the innovative utilization of advanced technologies such as integrated workflows, virtual proofing, special screening tools, and variable data digital printing. This award will recognize the process and implementation of customer-vendor cooperation and campaign impact and results.
With a second award, Kodak will separately acknowledge the effective use of advanced KODAK technologies such as MATCHPRINT Virtual software, STACCATO screening technology, SPOTLESS workflow and color tools, InSite and Prepare software, and NEXPRESS solutions.
Check off Kodak Technology Application Award on the Entry Form and attach up to a 60-word description of any special challenge, collaboration, or the use of teamwork with technology that your entry may represent.
Describe what new or extra value did you and/or your client receive.
For example:
- Efficiency/time saved
- Raised quality at same or less cost
- Creative quality enhanced
- Increased response rate
NPTA Alliance Paper Recognition Award
This award, in its fourth year and now with its own special form and category (PA), is designed to recognize the outstanding selection of paper and its contribution to the overall impact of a printed message. Winning pieces show that the selection of the right paper, considering the stock, color, weight, finish, and other tactile characteristics, has enhanced the printed message in ways that only paper-based communication can. The winning entries clearly demonstrate how critical paper choice really is to the final printed product. |
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AGC Achievement and Showcase Awards
The judging panel will select entries that represent graphic excellence and award Certificates of Achievement. In keeping with the tradition of this 64th event, additional pieces will be selected to receive Showcase Awards, and join AGC Technical and Sponsored Excellence Awards to represent the quality, capabilities and trends of our metropolitan area’s graphic communications industry.
Digital/On Demand Printing (DOD)
This category highlights the processing of information in digital form with the primary objective of producing printed documents in optimal quantities within the shortest possible time frame, sometimes with content selectively targeted (customized) for the recipient. Variable Data Printing (VDP) is a new sub-category. Applications include, but are not limited to: promotional materials, publications such as books, newsletters and directories; point-of-purchase/displays; and direct marketing. Reproduction technologies used include: digitally imaged presses, laser printers and/or copiers, large format devices, and addressing/personalization imprinting. Black and white work will be judged separately from color. If the special Digital/On Demand Printing Entry Form is not included with your mailing, you may print a PDF file of the form—www.agcomm.org or contact AGC to obtain one.
Specialty Printing/Finishing Techniques (SP)
Die cutting, embossing, laminating, foil stamping, special assembly, punching, glueing, varnishing, etc., contribute significantly to the quality of fine printed pieces. This category allows such special finishing techniques to be appropriately recognized.
Pre Media (PM)
All entries to be judged must be electronically generated. Three samples of the finished printed piece should be submitted. TRANSPARENCIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Obtaining client’s permission prior to entering is also recommended. Production history information is required.
Website Design (WWW)
This popular category is now in its tenth year. Entries will be judged online for excellence in design and function. Submissions should include a completed special Website Registration and Entry Form. If these special forms are not included with this mailing you may print a PDF file of the form — www.agcomm.org or contact us. Entrants are encouraged to provide more detail about the site on their Production History form.
One, Two and Three Colors
Firms producing quality one, two or three color work are encouraged to enter one or more of our 26 entry categories. Submissions will be judged separately from four or more color work. To participate, check-off the less than 4 color box. |
