Fespa aims to honour inspirational printers
Fespa is looking for nominations to its new Hall of Fame, which it intends to become a ‘who’s who’ of the leading lights in the print community. Those who make it into the Hall of Fame will be recognised on site at Fespa Digital 2012 in Barcelona in a ‘gallery of stars’, and will have VIP status at this show and for future Fespa exhibitions and summits.
Nominations are being sought among printers who can be held up by their peers as inspirational role models. They might have pioneered a new approach or technology, or demonstrated innovation in other ways. They may simply stand out on print skill or service, for a leading stance on sustainability, or have made some other significant contribution to the industry. A nomination form can be found online at www.fespadigital.com and the deadline for entries is the end of January 2012.
All the entry information will be collated by Fespa and the nominees published online, with the opportunity for members of the community to vote for their favourite candidates. Fespa will narrow down a shortlist of up to ten printers per country to be featured in the actual Hall of Fame at the Digital 2012 event. Voting will continue onsite in Barcelona for the outright leader of the Hall of Fame 2012. The winner will be announced at a champagne VIP reception for the Hall of Fame printers on the last day of the show.
Fespa managing director Neil Felton said of the initiative: “In this industry, awards are often given for particular jobs or campaigns, to printing companies, and to new technological innovations, but it’s rare for the individual print professionals who drive this community to be recognised for their unique and personal contribution. The Hall of Fame will celebrate these individuals, showcase their achievements and inspire others to follow their example.”