Konica Minolta has announced the state finalists for its National Specialised Print Awards 2017, with the event to be held in Sydney next Thursday November 16.
The judging panel for the awards, which are in their second year and celebrate outstanding work produced on Konica Minolta digital presses, included industry experts such as Kellie Northwood of Two Sides Australia, John Wanless of Bambra Press, Robert Brussolo of Ball and Doggett, and Darrell John of Konica Minolta.
Anthony Lewis, general manager for specialised print at Konica Minolta, said the high standard of entries were a testament to the performance of Konica Minolta devices. “Konica Minolta is impressed with the calibre of entries we received this year. We would like to congratulate the finalists for their outstanding work, and thank all who took the time to enter. We look forward to celebrating at the National Specialised Print Awards event," he said.
State finalists are:
· NSW – Digital Press for ‘A Meeting of Words’
· VIC – The Type Factory for ‘Sketches’
· QLD – Design Line for ‘Redlands City Council’
· WA – Images on Paper for ‘Finches in Australia’
· SA – Who you creative for ‘The Waratah’
· Label Print Award – Shire Labels for ‘Urban Agent’
The winner will be announced in Sydney next Thursday November 16, and will receive return flights, accommodation and entry to GRAPH EXPO 18 in Chicago, USA.