Konica Minolta has named Purple Press as the winner of its inaugural National Specialised Print Awards. The Victorian-based winner took out the top prize for its digital print, ’Photo Book Panorama’. Cliff Royle accepted the prize – a $10,000 advertising package including creative and media using Konica Minolta-nominated agencies – at a function at SoHo in Sydney.
Purple Press was selected from state finalists that also included ACT: Elect Printing – ‘House Advert Book’, NSW: Cosmo Print – ‘Australia Council annual report 2015- 2016’, QLD: TJ's eprint – ‘Cactus & Hill Capability Statement’, SA: Ink on Paper – ‘Tastemaster Booklet’ and WA: Images on Paper – ‘STEP SAFARI’.
All of the finalists and judges including Mark Gowing, Mark Gowing Design; Anthony Parnemann, EFI; Kellie Northwood, Two Sides Australia; and Darrell John, Konica Minolta, were at the event to celebrate the entrants.
The National Specialised Print Awards recognise customers that achieve excellence in print with the help of a Konica Minolta digital press system. Konica Minolta started the awards to give its customers a point of differentiation in the market to help them win more business in an increasingly competitive environment.
In congratulation Purple Press on winning the inaugural National Specialised Print Award, Anthony Lewis, general manager – specialised print, Konica Minolta, said: “We received an extraordinary selection of over 230 entries, all of which have pushed the boundaries of digital print with some truly amazing work submitted. We would like to thank all of our customers who have supported this competition, and look forward to its growth over the coming years.
“Specialised print continues to be a key area of focus for Konica Minolta, and we are proud to be able to support our customers through initiatives such as the National Specialised Print Awards, and by offering new technology and solutions as well as ongoing quality, service and support to deliver value to their customers.”