PIA MidAmerica Awards Allen Press Three Best of Category GraphEx Awards for Excellence in Printing
LAWRENCE, Kan. – May 1, 2015 – Allen Press was the recipient of eight awards in the Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica’s Graphic Excellence Competition (GraphEx). GraphEx was created in 1989 to recognize outstanding work in the print media industry.
The Mineralogical Record, Volume 25, Number 5, the 2015 Ames Percherons Calendar, and FrontMatter, Issue Number 29, won Best of Category awards in Magazines, Periodicals and Publications (Web Press); Calendars (Booklet); and Newsletters, respectively. Allen Press also received five Awards of Excellence for various publications, including Orchids, Volume 83, Issue 3, Doll News, Summer 2014, Mineral Collections in Texas, the 2014 Windmore Literacy Magazine,and the Three by Three Illustrations Directory.
“Receiving these awards highlights the commitment to quality and attention to technical detail of our production teams at Allen Press. Exceeding our customers’ expectations is our mission and that includes ensuring that the quality of each publication that rolls off our presses is second to none,” said Gerald Lillian, Allen Press CEO. “We have the advantage of working with so many beautifully designed publications. Without these loyal customers, we would not have the opportunity to showcase our work in the same way.”
Judges qualify pieces based on several categories, including binding, use of paper, coating, clarity, and smoothness. Entries in the Best of Category automatically compete for Best of Show recognition. The Mineralogical Record, Volume 25, Number 5, the 2015 Ames Percherons Calendar, and FrontMatter, Issue Number 29 will be entered into the international competition for Printing Industries of America’s Premier Print Awards.
Allen Press was honored at the 2015 Awards Gala on April 30, which was held at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.
About Allen Press, Inc.
Allen Press, Inc., plays a vital role in the dissemination of knowledge and information by partnering with organizations in the scientific, technical, and medical community to promote their interests and achieve their goals. Headquartered in Lawrence, KS, Allen Press provides a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services in the broad areas of content management, online and print delivery, association management, and publishing services. Founded more than 80 years ago, Allen Press is a trusted partner of scholarly societies, professional associations, and corporations nationwide.
For further information contact:
Melanie Dolechek, Director of Marketing, Allen Press, Inc.
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