The Ullee Awards
The Ullee Legacy Award
Individual honorCycle 2027
Honor someone whose career has left a lasting mark on UV and LED UV printing — the generosity, craft and peer investment Hans Ulland embodied.
Nominations open October 1, 2026.
Purpose
A lifetime honor in Hans's name
Hans Ulland was an educator, mentor, connector and tireless advocate for UV printing. The Ullee Legacy Award preserves that heritage by recognizing an individual whose career, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the industry — not a single presentation, but a life of contribution.
Ullee blends Ulland with Lee— Hans’s family name joined with the maiden name of his wife, Kristin Lee — honoring the devotion that made the work possible.
Read the 2025 archive record or the living Hans Ulland tribute.
“Our vision was to create more than just another conference, but a cutting edge information exchange for the UV print industry where attendees bring immeasurable value to each other.”
What Lasts
How lasting impact shows up
Nominations should speak to one or more of these dimensions. The committee looks for the seriousness and generosity Hans brought to every conversation.
Career impact
A body of work that has left a lasting mark on UV and LED UV printing — the kind of contribution peers would place in a hall of fame.
Leadership
Guiding companies, teams or the wider industry with the seriousness and generosity that raise the standard for everyone.
Dedication
Sustained commitment to the craft — press, ink, curing, finishing or the people who run them — over a career, not a single season.
Mentorship
Teaching, coaching and opening doors for the next generation of UV printers and suppliers.
Building the community
Sharing knowledge and making UV printing stronger beyond one company.
Industry service
Volunteer leadership, standards work, association service or community-building that outlasts any one role.
How It Works
From nomination to Tuesday evening
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Who can be nominated
An individual whose career, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the UV printing industry — the kind of person peers would put in a hall of fame. Peers, suppliers, printers — or a thoughtful self-nomination with supporting context.
02
Tell their story
Share where their impact shows and a clear statement of lasting contribution — a body of work, not a single season.
03
Committee review
A committee of industry people reviews nominations for this Print UV cycle.
04
Presented at Print UV
The recipient is recognized Tuesday evening, April 20, 2027 at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — at the end of the first full content day.
Ready to nominate?
Nominations open October 1, 2026. You can preview the form now — when the window opens, you’ll already know exactly what to bring.
Recognition
What 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
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October 2026
Nominations open
Nominations open for the Ullee Legacy Award and the Ullee Innovation Award.
January 2027
Nomination deadline
Final day to submit nominations for this Print UV cycle.
February 2027
Committee review
A committee of industry people reviews nominations for both honors.
March 2027
Recipients notified
Recipients receive notification ahead of the conference.
April 2027
Presented at Print UV
Tuesday evening, April 20, 2027 — at the end of the first full content day at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
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Nominations for the 2027 Ullee Legacy Award open October 1, 2026. Join the updates list for reminders and program news.