Welcome to the FESPA Awards 2016, the only independent global awards in the print industry revealing the true heroes of print, and the people behind them.

The FESPA Awards Programme is renowned across the industry for their outstanding recipients, judged by industry experts who in turn have contributed significant advances to the techniques and technology across the industry.

Entrants into the Awards have until 29 January 2016 to submit their work for consideration and shortlisting and when the shortlisted entries will be put forward for the People’s Choice Award voted for online by the public.

The final judging will take place in March alongside FESPA Digital 2016, Amsterdam and the winners will be announced at the FESPA Celebration Dinner on the 9th March.

Stage 1- Complete the online application form

Read the category criteria carefully. Decide which categories you would like to enter. Complete the online application form and submit payment for the entries.

If you have any queries or require any assistance, please contact us here.

Stage 2- Send us your entry

You should receive automatic confirmation within 24 hours of submitting your entry with the information on how to send your entry to Amsterdam.

Your entries must be sent in a parcel(s)

Please use the dedicated label included in the above instructions when sending your entries

Special care in packing must be taken to avoid damage.

Entry parcels must be sent to arrive no later than the 29th February 2016

Stage 3- Judging

Judging will be held on 6th March 2016. Judges will not know the identity of the participant until Award decisions have been made.

Stage 4- Public vote

From February, shortlisted entrants will be displayed on FESPA.com and open to voting by the online community for your chance to win The People’s Choice Award- you should encourage your community to vote for your entries during this stage as all entries are considered for the People’s Choice Award.

Stage 5- Winners Announced

Winners will only be announced at the FESPA Gala Dinner on the 9th March 2016 held at the Beurs Van Berlage. Awards not collected on the evening will be sent later.

Stage 6 - Reclaim your entries

FESPA are not responsible for returning entries. If you wish to reclaim your entries they must be collected from the Awards exhibition at 2pm on the 11th March 2016, together with your receipt of entry. FESPA cannot commit to returning entries

Dates to remember:

29th January 2016: closing date for entries

1st February 2016 - 4th March 2016: shortlisted entries showcased on FESPA.com and public voting on entries for ‘The People’s Choice Award’

8th -10th March: all entries displayed at FESPA Digital 2016, Amsterdam

9th March: winners announced and celebrated at Gala Dinner during FESPA Digital 2016

Judging Criteria

1. Excellence in execution of print quality - technical expertise and print quality (relevant to the application)

a. Image definition, precision (registration) and sharpness (0-20 points)

b. Colour appearance (0-20 points)

2. Appropriate use of techniques, design, media, creativity for the application (choice of print and techniques to meet the objectives of the project)

a. Job complexity (0-30 points)

b. Product use (0-10 points)

c. Creativity, Aesthetical aspect (0-10 points)

Selling efficiency /ROI for the end-user of the printed item(s) (0-10 points)

Total of 100 points

Costs

Members (Members of the FESPA Associations in Europe and FESPA Individual members)

Entries €25 Euros per entry

Non-Members

€50 Euros per entry

Young star entrants (Aged 16-25 working as a junior employee or student in any print related discipline)

€15 Euros per entry

Legal Notice

Refund policy - For refunds under any circumstances please contact Alina Lazar on 0044 1737 228 174 or email alina.lazar@fespa.com

The FESPA Awards are owned and operated by FESPA Ltd, Bancroft Place, 10 Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RP. Company registered in England number 2449446

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