FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2007

SGIA Awards Set the Stage for Specialty Imaging Excellence - Expo attendees will see the industry’s finest on display

Fairfax, Virginia -- Specialty imagers have just a few more months to nomination themselves and colleagues for the esteemed award competitions showcased at SGIA '07 (Orlando, Florida; October 24­27, 2007). http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/index_attend.cfm

These competitions recognize the professionals who are leading the specialty imaging community's technological advancements and astounding market growth. At the Expo, SGIA will present winners for: * Golden Image/André Schellenberg (submission deadline: September 21) -- This iconic competition puts specialty imaging front and center by displaying a wide range of amazing imaged products on the Expo floor. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Award_Programs/goldenimage.cfm

* DPI Innovator Award (submission deadline: September 7) -- The award honors industry professionals who have propelled digital imaging to new heights. The winner must work at a printing/imaging company or company that supplies information, equipment or materials to the industry. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Award_Programs/innovator.cfm

* DPI Vision Award (submission deadline: September 30) -- Each year, there is one digital imaging technology that promises to change the face of the industry. This award recognizes that product based on its relevance and value to customers. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Award_Programs/vision.cfm

* DPI Product of the Year (submission deadline: September 14) -- This award recognizes available imaging products and equipment that improve the output and workflow in the wide-format digital graphics industry. Products are judged in 11 categories. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Award_Programs/poty.cfm

* Howard Parmele Award (submission deadline: July 15) -- SGIA's highest honor hails an industry professional who has profoundly improved specialty imaging's services and overall image. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Award_Programs/pamele.cfm

Visit SGIA.org, Keyword: Awards, to enter your nominations and find more information. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/award_programs/

SGIA — Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers and vehicles. Make the most of your specialty imaging business. Take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org, and experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA '07 (Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida; October 24-27, 2007). http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/index_attend.cfm

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