2026 Print & Design Contest
Showcase your work. Gain industry recognition. The GPA Print & Design Contest is your chance to celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity in print. Whether you're a print service provider, or designer, this contest is your opportunity to gain industry recognition and showcase your best work to a distinguished panel of judges.
Why Enter?
Gain industry-wide visibility and recognition
Have your work featured on GPA’s social media
Compete for the top honor at our Award Celebration in Las Vegas, NV
Join a community of print and design innovators pushing the boundaries
How to Enter
Submit your best work printed on any qualified GPA substrate no older than one year
No entry fee – it’s completely free to participate
No limit on entries – submit as many projects as you'd like
25 physical copies required per entry
For each entry, please provide:
Substrate Used (must be a qualified GPA material)
Printing Equipment (press or printer used)
Finishing Process (coatings, embellishments, or enhancements)
Application (type of printed piece – packaging, labels, signage, etc.)
💡 Bonus: Your submitted work may qualify for multiple categories! Click on each category to explore eligible products.
Categories
Boards (10 - 24pt)
Embellishments
Papers: Text (60 - 90#)
Papers: Cover (100 - 130#)
Papers: Pressure sensitive
Publishing (HP ColorPRO)
Sustainability
Synthetics: Pressure sensitive
Synthetics: Non-adhesive