Print Week

Every year, the Printing Industries of Ohio • N.Kentucky celebrates printing through regional Printing Week events. Held in January and February in commemoration of the Jan. 17, 1706 birthday of our industry’s founding father, Ben Franklin, the celebrations consist of a variety of activities within the Southern, Central and Northern regions, all culminating with a Printing Week Banquet.

Here is a look at the most recent events:

Southern Region Printing Week

Take A Printer To Breakfast

New in 2011, this morning event is focused on the theme of education, as was the predecessor luncheon event.  A featured speaker comments on graphic arts education and its role in both educational institutions as well as workplaces, tying this together with changing industry trends and skill needs.  This past year’s speaker was Gina Testa with Xerox.  At times, an Education Grant is presented to an area institution that promotes the graphic arts industry through its educational programs.  Scholarship winners from the southern region are also recognized, as are Printing Industry Education Fund donors.  This event is a meaningful mix of networking, recognition and educational presentation.

Bierstube

Benjamin Franklin is given credit for saying, "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." This social event features German fare, camaraderie and beer (or nonalcoholic beverages).  Year after year, the Bierstube proves to be a memorable evening, as attendees hoist a pint in celebration of the graphic arts community!  Many companies have found this event to be a great way to include many of their employees in the weeklong festivities.  Whether spending time with employees, networking with old friends or making new ones, this event is great fun, sometimes with 100s of attendees. 

Banquet

The Southern region’s weeklong celebration culminates with the annual Banquet.  This event will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012.  An elegant affair, this event honors the Printer of the Year and the Maxwell Award designee, as well as the region’s Print Excellence Award Winners.  In 2011 Sue Steller of Flottman Company was honored as Printer of the Year and xpedx received the Maxwell Award.  Attendees are able to see the gold, silver, and bronze Print Excellence Award winning pieces that are on display.  They are also invited to select their personal favorite submission.  This year Joseph Berning Printing Company received the People’s Choice Award.  This is a grand event and a fitting way to end the week’s celebration.

Central Region Printing Week

Bierstube

This is a great networking event and an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends while making new ones. Good food, good friends, good drinks — it can’t get better than this! So, bring your press operators, your bindery workers, your customer service reps, your graphic designers — bring everyone and join us at the central region Bierstube!

Central Print Celebration

The Central region concludes its celebrations with the Central Print Celebration Banquet. Here they honor the Print Excellence Award winners and award the Franklinton Award winner to a member of the industry who has made significant contributions to our central Ohio graphic arts community. Congratulations to Gene Scott of PXPOHIO, winner of this year’s Franklinton Award.

In addition, attendees are able to see the gold, silver, and bronze Print Excellence Award winning pieces that are on display.  They are invited to select their personal favorite submission for the People’s Choice Award. Winning the region’s 2011 People’s Choice Award was Coyne Graphic Finishing.

Northern Region Printing Week

Ben's Bash

The Northern region puts the spotlight on printing at its annual Ben’s Bash, where they honor the Hall of Distinction Inductees and the Print Excellence Award winners. Inducted into the Hall of Distinction in 2011 were Sam Forgione of Watt Printers and Paul Hvizda of Admiral Products. Congratulations to both gentlemen. 

In addition, attendees are able to see the gold, silver, and bronze Print Excellence Award winning pieces that are on display.  They are invited to select their personal favorite submission for the People’s Choice Award. Winning the region’s 2011 People’s Choice Award was the Forest Corporation.

Gourmet food, good friends and great printing make the evening memorable.

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