The Visual Media Association (VMA) has released the names of the finalists National Print Awards, with five companies in the running for both the Labels Award and the Packaging Award.
Finalists and their entries in the Packaging category are:
• Bambra Press – Shoku Iku Packaging
• IVE Print – Starward Panettone Christmas Box
• Platypus Print Packaging – Acta Skin - Sun Repair Cartons
• Scott Print – Zodiac Silver Coin Shipper
• Spicers – Cake Packaging - Allyking Cream
Finalists and their entries in the Labels category are:
• Fantastick Label Company – Butt Naked Bath Soak Range
• MCC Adelaide – Libation Front and Back Set
• MCC Adelaide – Annais Organic
• Openbook Howden Print & Design – Bowden Brewing Collab with Illuminate Adelaide
• QLM Labelmakers – Blush & BloomSakes & Marketing
This year’s judging panel praised “the exceptional standard” of entries, highlighting the continued excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship that defines Australia’s print, mail, labels, packaging, publishing and design sectors that make up the collective visual media industry.
VMA CEO, Kellie Northwood, commended the calibre of all entries and expressed her deep personal pride in connecting with the finalists.
“Contacting the finalists over the past few days has genuinely been one of the highlights of my year,” commented Northwood. “To hear their stories, share in their pride, and witness their reactions is wonderful.
“It is these moments that remind me why I love what I do and why the National Print Awards are so important to our industry. Celebrating achievement, recognising excellence, and shining a spotlight on our people – this is what makes our industry great.”
The winners of the awards will be revealed at the Gala Awards Dinner taking place next Thursday evening, 22 May, at Doltone House in Sydney.
