We are still looking for nominations for the Franklinton Award in the central region, and the Hall of Distinction in the northern region. We have narrowed the choice for the POY and Maxwell Award winners in the south but please feel free to submit a last minute nominee if you feel strongly about an individual or company.
Hall of Distinction Nomination Form
Nominations are now being accepted for the Hall of Distinction Award. Please explain why you believe this person should be recognized and send your nominations to:
Jim Cunningham
Graphic Media Alliance
P.O. Box 819
Westerville, Ohio 43086
If you have any questions, contact Lisa Udowski, at 440.822.7997 or ludowski@graphicmedia.org.
Central — Franklinton Award
In the early 1970s, the Printing Industry of Central Ohio and the Columbus Club of Printing House Craftsmen created the Franklinton Award to be presented to individuals or groups who have made outstanding public contributions to the Central Ohio community. The first award, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the patron figure of the American printing industry, was awarded in 1974.
In 2008, the Graphic Media Alliance began presenting this prestigious award to a member of the industry who had made significant contributions to our central Ohio graphic arts community as opposed to a community leader/contributor.
The Franklinton Award is presented to a person who:
Nominations for the 2020 Franklinton Award are now being accepted. Please take a few minutes to think of those in the industry deserving of this award and send your nominations to Jim Cunningham:
Jim Cunningham
Graphic Media Alliance
P.O. Box 819
Westerville, Ohio 43086
If you have any questions, contact Jim Cunningham at 614.794.2300 or jcunningham@graphicmedia.org.
The Maxwell Award is given to a graphic arts organization that has distinguished itself in the manner of the city’s first printer, William Maxwell. The organization should be forward thinking, a market leader, and recognizable for its contributions to the industry.
The Council is accepting nominations for these 2020 awards. Please send nominations to the Southern Region Printing Week Council explaining why you believe this person and/or company should be recognized.
Send your nominations to:
Southern Region Printing Week Council
c/o Jim Cunningham
Graphic Media Alliance
P.O. Box 819
Westerville, Ohio 43086-0819
If you have any questions, contact Rachel Rossman at 614.794.2300 or rrossman@graphicmedia.org.
Contact your Business Development Director or the Central office for an application for any of these awards.