Call for Entries – 2023 Star Awards – February 23

SUBMIT PRINTED PIECES

NEW this year, your first entry is FREE

Due Date: February 23, 2023

Highlight your essential staff and clients by submitting your 2022 projects into PIM’s 2023 Star Awards print competition! Here is how the program works…

1. FIND YOUR PROJECT(S) – We are currently looking for companies to enter their best projects that have been printed and produced between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Throughout the year, remember to save TWO SAMPLES of your best projects!
2. REVIEW THE CATEGORY LIST – Next, review our CATEGORY LIST for descriptions about where your project will fit. One entry can be submitted into multiple categories. Download the Category List Here.
3. PRINT, FILL OUT & MAIL – Print and fill out the ENTRY FORMS. Mail all the forms and entries to our office. All entries need to arrive to PIM’s Office by the due date February 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon). Download the Entry Forms Here.
4. JUDGING – In March, a team of industry experts will review all entries. An entry is judged first on technical expertise and quality of printing; next on design features and overall graphic appeal. The judges will not know which company submitted the entry (except in the case of self-promotion category).
5. RESULTS – Around the end of March your company will be notified of the results. The 2023 Best of Show award will not be announced until the banquet.

NOMINATE CO-WORKERS

It’s FREE to nominate others

Due Date: February 23, 2023

Boost the morale of your employees by nominating them for a PIM “Professional of the Year Awards”. Nominate professionals for the chance to win the following awards…

• CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL – Provides creative solutions to all endeavors they are assigned. Download Form Here.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – Is responsive to customers, innovative & provides conflict resolution. Download Form Here.
• FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE – Demonstrates the aptitude and knowledge for financial reporting. Download Form Here.
• NEW! HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL – Displays skills to help balance the needs of the employees & business. Download Form Here.
• MANAGER – Successful at managing a team of professionals at any level in print. Download Form Here.
• MARKETING PROFESSIONAL – Uses creative thinking to market your company and products. Download Form Here.
• OUTSTANDING TEAM – 10 or fewer members from any department or committee. Download Form Here.
• PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL – Maintains a safe workspace while contributing solutions to the workflow. Download Form Here.
• YOUNG PROFESSIONAL – Must be 45 years old or younger who demonstrates strong leadership. Download Form Here.

You can nomination multiple people from your company. Make sure your nominations arrive to PIM’s Office by the due date, February 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM.