GRAPHEX 2026
The Graphic Excellence Awards are a celebration of the power of print, technical achievements, innovation and of you, the print professionals who have honed your craft, continue to work tirelessly to service your customers, and do it all with a smile. We are so honored to serve you.
Step Through the Rabbit Hole of Creativity
Get ready to tumble into Printers in Wonderland — the 2026 GraphEx Awards are here, celebrating the extraordinary craft, creativity, and innovation of our region’s print industry.
Whether your work defies logic or simply delights the senses, this is your moment to showcase it. Follow your curiosity, break a few rules, and let your imagination lead the way — because in Wonderland, the only limit is how far you’re willing to dream (and print).
PIA MidAmerica hosts the annual Graphic Excellence Awards (GraphEx) competition to recognize our industry’s outstanding technical achievements in innovation and print production. Hundreds of entries are submitted each year in an array of categories including brochures, magazines, calendars, campaigns, packaging and much more. Our independent judges select the extraordinary pieces in the competition to be recognized for Best of Show, Best of Division, Specialty, Best of Category awards and Awards of Recognition.
In addition, we want to recognize businesses and technical professionals who make up one of the industry’s largest regional trade associations in the United States. These professionals and award-winning companies demonstrate outstanding technical capabilities in print and finishing techniques. Distinguished industry leaders are recognized with Print Champion, Creative Print Champion and Executive of the Year honors. Join me in congratulating all the winners on their outstanding contributions that have made a positive impact on our region.
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