Printing Industries’ National President, Jim Atkinson (pictured), welcomed guests and spoke on the importance of design to the print industry and the ongoing challenge of our environmental responsibility.

Top medal winner GEON scored eight Gold and 15 Silver followed by Flying Colours with seven Gold and seven Silver. Walker Design and Red Jelly tied for top honours in the graphic design awards with four Gold and six Silver awards apiece.

Simon Bevan Sales and Marketing Manager for GEON said the awards were a roaring success.

“With an increase of over 500 entries this year, the organising committee were buoyed by the industry’s support of the event,” he said.

The major platinum winners were:

Heidelberg Platinum PICA for outstanding overall entry in print awarded to Foot & Playsted for In Season.

Spicers Paper Platinum PICA for outstanding overall entry in design awarded to Clemenger for Hydro Consulting

AGFA Platinum PICA for most innovative use of imaging in print awarded to Savage Media for Aequis Brand Corporate ID.

The night’s entertainment included 100% Kylie with renditions of Kylie’s and Abba’s biggest hit songs. 100% Kylie will also appear at the South Australia & Northern Territory PICAs on 22 August.

Recent changes to the National Awards format with no direct entry, means that all gold PICA winners will be entered into the National Print Awards to be judged against the best of the best in 2009.

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