Star Awards

Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) Star Awards honors every aspect of the graphic communications supply chain, from content creation to print distribution in every way imaginable. The Star Award is your chance to convey your capabilities to your customers and honor the hard work of your staff. Show off what you can do!

2021 Star Awards Call for Entries is now closed. 2022 Star Awards Call for Entries will open in winter 2021 but you can start collecting your finest projects printed between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Recognizes your employees by nominating them for individual or a team awards.

After all the submissions & nomination have been judged, we hold a dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate the printing industry! Over 300 PIM members attend the annual spring Star Awards Banquet.

Review past winners: 2020 Winners. 2019 Winners. 2018 Winners. PIM Leadership Awards.

2018 Star Awards photo

Questions about the Star Awards? Please email Kristin Davis or call her at 612.400.6208.

2021 Star Awards is now closed

Update February 18, 2021: We understand you are busy so we are happy to extend the 2021 Star Awards Entries & Nominations deadline to February 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM (noon).

All entries & nominations must be sent to PIM’s Office by 12:00 PM (Noon) on February 25, 2021. Remember PIM has a new address – 8085 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 101A, Golden Valley, MN 55426.

Item Entry Forms –

Do you have a printed piece so flawless that its craftsmanship should be awarded? Then PIM has an award program just for you, click the links below for more information.

Please note – all forms have the old due date (February 18), the current due date is February 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Entry Forms: Description of the rules, benefits of entering, entry forms, and ID tags.

Category List: List of the categories you can submit items to.

Nomination Forms –

Do you want to recognize a person who has gone above and beyond this year? Make sure to nominated your co-workers!

Please note – all forms have the old due date (February 18), the current due date is February 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

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