23) Special Techniques/Finishes
• Special finishes for the enhancement of the final appearance. This can be
techniques such as foiling, embossing, varnishing, laminates, special binding
techniques or any other form of embellishment. Die-cutting, pop-ups, coatings,
special techniques, fragrance and invisible inks.
24) Screenprinting
• All types of screenprinting produced using conventional screenprinting
techniques. This will exclude digitally printed materials.
25) Folding and Finishing
• All different types of folding and finishing techniques with special focus on the
technical requirements for a quality finish.
26) Cutting Processes
• Laser engraving, cutting, CNC cutting and engraving.
27) Self-promotion
• Work done by any printer or other producer or service provider for their own
promotional requirements but which will be distributed or displayed to the
general public.
28) Innovation
• Aimed at printers or service providers who exceed limitations or expectations
on technically complex or difficult jobs. In addition to a sample of the printed
work, a motivation letter must be submitted explaining and describing the
challenges and how they were overcome.
29) Environmentally Sound
• This category will require the use of one or more environmentally-friendly
item such as recycled papers, vegetable inks, processless plates, recycled
water, recycled chemistry and low alcohol etc.
30) Graphic Design on Print
• Design elements in the printing such as use of extra colours, special
characteristics. This would be a design-based competition but with regards to
how it pertains to the printed job.
The competition will be run over an 18-month period allowing sufficient time for
companies to accumulate and submit their entries. Companies will be limited to a
maximum of three entries per category and each entry will carry an entry fee. All
entries will be submitted via a dedicated website
which includes an electronic pay point. Once the entries have been submitted
and payment made, an entry number will be generated. A copy of the entry form
will then have to accompany the physical entry which will have to be sent to a
central location prior to the judging process being undertaken. Entries will only
be considered as finally submitted once the printed entry has reached the central
storage location. Any commercial job produced within the borders of South Africa
during the competition period will be eligible for entry.
A portion of every entry fee will be set aside for the provision of education and
training for people currently employed in the printing industry or for young people
wanting to enter the industry.
Judging will be handled by a panel of specialist judges selected by a convenor
of judges in consultation with industry experts. The judging process will take
place anonymously. However, judges having any prior knowledge of any job will
be required to recuse themselves from judging that specific entry. All judging
will be conducted on a matrix allowing for complete impartiality and fairness.
The judges’ decision will be final. Judges will have the right to move entries from
one category to another if they feel it is warranted. They will also have the right
to request a copy of the work ticket if they believe it is necessary. Judges will
also have the right not to present an award if there are insufficient entries in
any category or if they believe the standards are not high enough.
Mark Ellis, country manager for Avery Dennison South Africa, one of the
Associate Sponsors said, ‘There is a definite need in the local market for a
competition of this nature. As a company we were completely behind the
concept from the outset and look forward to being part of this exciting
initiative.’ Avery Dennison is a global company active in more than 50
countries worldwide and with 26000 employees worldwide.
Speaking about the sponsorship levels, Vikesh said, ‘The decision was taken
very early on in the process that there would be a limitation set on the number
of Platinum and Award Event Associate level sponsors. We will only accept one
sponsor per market sector. This gives the Sponsors in these levels the additional
value of standing apart from other similar players in the same sector.’
Entries for the 2015/2015 GAPP Awards are now open and the main gala event
will take place in October 2016. For more information please contact Sentient
Publishing on
011 475 5095
or via e-mail on
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