The Visual Media Association (VMA) has named the finalists for the Packaging and Labels award categories of the 2026 National Print Awards, once again recognising the individuals, businesses and emerging leaders shaping the future of Australia’s print and visual media industry.
The 41st National Print Awards will be held at the InterContinental Brisbane on Thursday 4 June 2026, bringing together businesses and professionals from across print, packaging, signage and visual communications for the industry’s premier national awards program.
The finalists are:
Packaging
- Eastern Press – Cadbury and More
- Percival Print – Wattle & Wax
- QLM Gorup – Australian Sweet Co Cockatoo Range
- Rawson Print & Packaging – Royal Australian Mint 80 Years On Poppy Wreath Remembrance Coin Box
- Rawson Print & Packaging – Royal Australian Mint 2026 Australian Winter Olympic Team Coin Blister Card
Labels
- Fantastick Label Company – eFresco Pitted Mediterranean Olive Mix
- Fantastick Label Company – Gippsland Jersey Full Cream Milk
- Label Power – Captain Moreton Rum
- Peacocks – Dark Tide Spiced Rum 700ml
- Peacocks – Shaw Vanilla Vodka 700ml
According to Kellie Northwood, chief executive officer of the VMA, the finalists reflect the depth of capability across the sector.
“What we continue to see is an industry defined by innovation, craftsmanship and collaboration,” she said. “These finalists demonstrate the strength of Australian print businesses and the people driving them forward.”
The 2026 Awards program will also include the Ink and Innovation Masterclass, supported by conference partner CMYKhub, taking place from 10am to 3pm ahead of the National Print Awards Gala Dinner at 6:30pm.
Hosted at the InterContinental Brisbane, the Masterclass will feature Jon Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of Precision Proco, alongside Kelvin Gage and Bernardo Stalenoef from GF Smith, with discussion focused on workflow, leadership and business performance across the print sector.
The Masterclass has attracted strong interest from across the industry ahead of the Brisbane event, with very limited tickets remaining.
“The response to Ink & Innovation has been incredibly strong and reflects the appetite across the industry for practical discussion around leadership, operational performance and business growth,” Northwood said.
“With only a handful of tickets remaining for both the masterclass and the Awards Gala Dinner, I would encourage businesses to secure their place quickly.”
The National Print Awards are supported by Platinum Sponsors HP and Currie Group, alongside industry partners including Fujifilm Business Innovation, Ball & Doggett, Plockmatic Group and Renz, Ricoh Australia, Konica Minolta, Flint Group Packaging Solutions, Print21, Spicers, Print Training Australia and Spectra.
For National Print Awards Gala Dinner tickets, click here. For Ink and Innovation Masterclass tickets, click here.
