Award of Excellence
Presented to entries demonstrating exceptional print quality within each category. Multiple may be awarded when judges determine the work meets the required standard.
Print Competition
Print UV Excellence Awards
Juried competitionCycle 2027
A juried competition celebrating outstanding UV and LED UV printed work across commercial print, packaging and labels.
Award Levels
From category honors to Best of Show
Best in Category
Awarded to the highest-scoring entry within each category. Only one Best in Category winner is selected per category.
Best of Show
Chosen from all Best in Category winners — the finest UV printed piece entered into the competition.
Innovation in UV Printing
Recognizes an entry that demonstrates exceptional innovation in the application of UV or LED UV printing technology.
Categories
Commercial print, packaging and labels
Entries must have been produced within the previous twelve months using UV or LED UV curing. Select the category that best describes the submitted work.
Commercial printing
- Brochures & marketing collateral
- Direct mail
- Books, catalogs & publications
- Specialty commercial print
Packaging
- Folding cartons
- Flexible packaging
- Rigid packaging
- Corrugated packaging
Labels
- Pressure sensitive labels
- Shrink sleeve labels
- In-mold & specialty labels
Judging
How entries are scored
Phase 1 — each entry is independently scored by industry experts. Phase 2 — highest-scoring entries are reviewed to determine Best in Category winners. Phase 3 — Best in Category winners are evaluated for Best of Show. Judges do not score entries from their own organization.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Print quality | 35% |
| Color accuracy & consistency | 20% |
| Technical difficulty | 15% |
| Innovation | 15% |
| Finishing & overall presentation | 15% |
Submit
What to include with your entry
Each entry should include:
- Company and project information
- Printing process and UV or LED UV technology used
- Press manufacturer, ink system, substrate and finishing
- Production challenges overcome
- High-resolution photography of the finished piece
- Physical sample when practical (shipping instructions provided after entry)
At the conference
Print UV Excellence Gallery
Award of Excellence and Best in Category winners are displayed in the Print UV Excellence Gallery during Print UV 2027. Attendees can study the work up close and learn about the technologies, substrates and production techniques behind each piece.
Recipients receive:
- Custom crystal award and certificate
- Recognition during the Print UV Conference
- Featured profile on the Print UV website
- Press release and social media recognition
- Digital award logo for marketing and promotional use
- Display in the Print UV Excellence Gallery at the conference
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