Western States Printing Alliance (WSPA) was thrilled to once again host the Print Excellence Awards in 2016, a signature event of the association.
The competition celebrated the extraordinary craft of creating unique and amazingly beautiful printed pieces. For the first time ever, it was truly regional in nature, where printers from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming were all encouraged to participate.
More than 130 entries were received representing the very best print and on April 7th and April 28th the winners were recognized at respective events held at Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix and the Embassy Suites Hotel in Denver. Each event also featured the presentation of Employee Recognition Awards to outstanding team members who made a difference.
In Phoenix, a silent auction to support GCEF was also held and the Z.A. Prust Industry Achievement Award was presented to Peggy Deal.
To view this year’s winning pieces and the list of Employee Recognition Award recipients, CLICK HERE. The Awards Showcase also acknowledges the support of our generous sponsors and thanks all those involved in putting on the competition.
It is not too early to be putting aside your best pieces of 2016 for consideration in next year’s competition!
Complete List of Winners (By Category)
| Company | Entry | Award |
| Best of Show – Phoenix | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Let’s Rethink High School | |
| Best of Show – Denver | ||
| Vision Graphics Denver | Diamond Spas | |
| People’s Choice – Phoenix | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Let’s Rethink High School | |
| People’s Choice – Denver | ||
| Vision Graphics Denver | McLaren Racing | |
| Booklet/Newsletter | ||
| Lithotech | Edwards Why Do We Give | Gold |
| Books, Non-Hardbound | ||
| Vision Graphics Denver | Diamond Spas | Gold |
| Lithotech | Philosophy: Ultimate Miracle Worker | Silver |
| Ironwood | Local Motors Inc. | Bronze |
| Brochure | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Western Alliance: WAL 2014 Annual Report | Gold |
| Cereus Graphics | Dillon | Silver |
| O’Neil Printing | The Ritz – Carlton, Kapalua | Silver |
| Catalog | ||
| Cereus Graphics | Gauthier | Gold |
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | Hardy Starts | Silver |
| Ironwood | Spear | Silver |
| Ironwood | Cox G1GABLAST | Bronze |
| O’Neil Printing | The Urban Electric Co: Lookbook | Bronze |
| Corporate Identity | ||
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | CHFA Community Report | Gold |
| O’Neil Printing | ACF: Powerful Force For Good, AR 2015 | Silver |
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | Ride To Space Calendar | Bronze |
| Digital Brochure | ||
| Cereus Graphics | Dell Hyper Wars | Gold |
| Vision Graphics Denver | Portfolio Aspen Properties | Silver |
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | Print Lab Promotional Brochure | Bronze |
| Digital Greeting/Postcard | ||
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | ASU Holiday Card | Gold |
| Digital Hardbound Book | ||
| Lithotech | Philosophy: Love | Gold |
| Vision Graphics Denver | McLaren Racing | Silver |
| Digital Invitation | ||
| Printing Specialists | Danielle & Chris Wedding Invitation | Gold |
| West Press | WP Lunch-n-Learn Invitation | Silver |
| Digital Non-Hardbound | ||
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | Print Lab Book | Gold |
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | Julie Ann Wrigley GIOS Sustainability Book | Silver |
| Ironwood | Spear Annual Summit Guide | Bronze |
| West Press | Gadabout Salon | Bronze |
| Greeting/Postcard | ||
| Lithotech | Philosophy: The Gifts of Joy | Gold |
| Hardbound Book | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Sundt Construction 125th Anniversary Book | Gold |
| O’Neil Printing | Lifewater: Let Justice Flow | Gold |
| O’Neil Printing | Los Alamitos High School Yearbook 2015 | Silver |
| Invitation/Program | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Barrett Jackson: Gala Opening Night 2015 | Gold |
| Cereus Graphics | Talking Stick Resort New Years Eve Party | Silver |
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | Regis University Alumni Weekend | Bronze |
| Vision Graphics Denver | Inspirato: Invitation to Join | Bronze |
| Large/Grand Format | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Wallpaper with Cutouts | Gold |
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | Adelphi Commons | Silver |
| O’Neil Printing | Acrylic Graphics | Bronze |
| O’Neil Printing | Capabilities Menu | Bronze |
| Magazine: Heatset Web | ||
| Lithotech | Creativ Volume 2 Issue 9 | Gold |
| O’Neil Printing | McCall | Gold |
| Lithotech | Creativ Volume 2 Issue 7 | Silver |
| Lithotech | Creativ May 2015 | Silver |
| Sundance Press | SportsTravel October/November 2015 | Bronze |
| Sundance Press | Western Cowman | Bronze |
| Marketing Campaign | ||
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | Best Friends Benefit | Gold |
| Alphagraphics #4 | “Cheers To Success” Personalized Box | Silver |
| Vision Graphics Denver | Drenched Fitness | Bronze |
| Packaging | ||
| Lithotech | Gift Box | Gold |
| O’Neil Printing | Edgenuity | Gold |
| Cereus Graphics | Cereus | Silver |
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | New Hope Network | Silver |
| West Press | UA Letterman’s Club Congrats Box | Bronze |
| Poster/Art Reproduction | ||
| C&D Printing, Inc. | T.A. Barron | Gold |
| Printing Specialists | Reproduction of Customer’s Artwork | Silver |
| Ironwood | Barrett-Jackson Calendar | Bronze |
| Presentation Folder | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Capstone Homes: Elevate Your Estate | Gold |
| West Press | UA Foundation | Silver |
| Henry Wurst, Inc. | Bona | Bronze |
| O’Neil Printing | Zephyr | Bronze |
| Self-Promotion | ||
| Cereus Graphics | Cereus | Gold |
| Alphagraphics #4 | “Imagine The Possibilities” | Silver |
| ASU Print & Imaging Lab | Print Lab Book | Bronze |
| Special Finishing | ||
| Cereus Graphics | Cereus | Gold |
| Cereus Graphics | New Years Eve Party | Silver |
| Cereus Graphics | Dell Hyper Wars | Silver |
| Alphagraphics #4 | Pei Wei “Club Gold Member” | Bronze |
| Cereus Graphics | Gauthier | Bronze |
| The Impossible | ||
| O’Neil Printing | Let’s Rethink High School | Gold |
| Variable Data Printing | ||
| Alphagraphics #4 | “I’m Still Here” 25 Years Later… | Gold |
Student Winners
| Company | Entry | Award | School |
| Class Project | |||
| Lauren Anderson | Wolf’s Print Newspaper | Gold | Desert Mountain H.S. |
| Katie Peairs | Packaging SNAP GRACoL SWOP | Silver | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Kyle Pendley | Big Boned Brew Magazine Spread | Bronze | Arizona State University |
| Graphic Design/Branding | |||
| Nathan Bolek | Silken Branding and Packaging | Gold | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Alexis Hale | CongenialiTea Branding | Silver | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Shelby Tsui | Refresh Style Guide | Silver | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Anna Golabi | Decadence Style Guide | Bronze | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Andrew Walsh | Additions Style Guide | Bronze | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Marketing Material | |||
| Yoo-Jin Seong | Indianapolis 500 | Gold | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Nadezhda Ames | X Games Promotion | Silver | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Joseph Glover | BlizzCon Guide Book | Silver | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Abbi Benton | Red Cross Annual Report | Bronze | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Shar Rudland | Red Cross Annual Report | Bronze | Scottsdale Community Coll. |
| Photography | |||
| Kyle Pendley | Natural Bridge From Above | Gold | Arizona State University |
| Zuzanna Czerny | Sunset Silhouettes | Silver | Arizona State University |
| Tara Tingey | Metallic Valentine | Silver | Arizona State University |
| Zuzanna Czerny | Sunset Kissed Pier 39 | Bronze | Arizona State University |
| Kyle Pendley | Niagara Maid of the Mist | Bronze | Arizona State University |
| Poster | |||
| Abbi Benton | Red Cross | Gold | Scottsdale Community Col. |
| Tara Tingey | Walk for Autism | Silver | Arizona State University |
| Amelia Whittington | Panic at the Disco | Bronze | Desert Mountain H.S. |
| Hannah Emery | Don’t Be A Product | Bronze | Desert Mountain H.S. |
