26 January 2012 -- FESPA’s inaugural Hall of Fame, intended to be the ‘who’s who’ of the leading lights in the print community from all over the world, has had over 300 nominations across 37 countries to date. FESPA is inviting everyone to vote for the opportunity to see their printing ‘hero’ featured in the Hall of Fame at FESPA Digital 2012 inBarcelona (21-24 February 2012).
Nominees might have pioneered a new approach or technology, or demonstrated innovation in other ways. They may simply stand out on print skill or service, for a leading stance on sustainability, or have made some other significant contribution to the industry. Based on the online votes, FESPA will narrow down a shortlist of up to ten printing innovators per country who their peers hold up as inspirational role models in the print community.
The final shortlist of nominees will be honoured at FESPA Digital in Barcelona in the form of a 20 metre Hall of Fame ‘gallery of stars’ located in the entrance hallway of Fira de Barcelona Exhibition centre. This is where exhibition visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the outright winner of the Printer of the Year 2012.
Every shortlisted printer will receive VIP status to attend FESPA Digital 2012, and will also benefit from privileged invitations to future FESPA VIP events such as Global Summits. The recipient of this prestigious accolade will be announced at a champagne VIP reception for the Hall of Fame printers on the FESPA stand 315a at 2pm on the last day of FESPA Digital 2012.
The country with the leading number of nominations so far is Germany with 30 printing ‘heroes’, followed by UK (22) and India (21).
To see the list of nominees and vote, visit www.Fespa.com/halloffame. If the list is missing someone you believe should be included, get voting now. Monday 6th February is the last day to nominate your printing idol before the shortlist process gets underway.
FESPA Managing Director Neil Felton comments: “The number and calibre of nominations in our first FESPA Hall of Fame is impressive, it will be a very difficult shortlisting process! Our aim is to celebrate people, not particular jobs or campaigns, printing companies, or new technological innovations. It’s rare for the individual print professionals who drive this community to be recognised for their unique and personal contribution. The Hall of Fame will be a celebration of printers who their peers hold up as inspirational role models.”
About FESPA
Founded in 1962, FESPA is a not-for-profit federation of trade associations and an organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen and digital printing industries. FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast growing industries.
FESPA member organisations include 27 separate National Associations in Europe, and 10 Associate Member Associations in Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Forthcoming FESPA events include:
- FESPA Digital 2012, 21-24 February 2012, Barcelona, Spain
- FESPA Fabric 2012, 21-24 February 2012, Barcelona, Spain
- FESPA Mexico 2012, 20-22 September 2012, Mexico City, Mexico
- FESPA Global Summit 2012, 15-16 November, London, UK
- FESPA 2013, 25-29 June 2013, London, UK
- FESPA Digital 2014, 20-23 May 2014, Munich, Germany
FESPA Profit for Purpose
Our shareholders are the industry. FESPA has invested millions of Euros into the global printing community over the last 7 years, supporting the growth of the market.
For more information visit www.fespa.com
