Alert Diver's first issue (4th quarter 2009) with the new redesign,was awarded a prestigious PIAS Award of Excellence at the Printing Industry Association of the South at their annual meeting, held June 22. This is a very prestigious award, and kudos to the magazine for the achievement.
Press Release:
Nashville, TN – The Printing Industry Association of the South, Inc. (PIAS) announced the winners of its 2010 Graphic Awards at a special presentation on June 22nd 2010, during the PIAS Annual Convention at the Hilton Clearwater Resort in Clearwater, Florida.
The PIAS Graphic Awards competition, held annually, is designed to recognize and appropriately honor those responsible for the creation, design and production of top-quality printed materials; those which have impact, appeal and effectiveness as sales/marketing, communications or educational medium.
Entries were submitted in one of four divisions: Printers with less than 25 employees; Printers with 25 to 75 employees; Printers with more than 75 employees; and Trade Houses specializing in Binding & Finishing Services. The judges determined which would receive: the coveted Golden Ben for Best of Show; one of five Silver Bens awarded for Best of Division; mounted certificates for Best of Category; or certificates for Excellence or Merit. One special award winners was also decided for the best Self-Advertising piece. In total, 693 awards were presented this year, including: 156 Best of Category awards; 674 Awards of Excellence; and 19 Awards of Merit; in addition to the Special Category, Best of Division, and Best of Show awards.
The PIAS Graphic Awards Competition is judged by a panel of 3 experts using a point system. A printed piece must earn a certain number of points based on set criteria to receive an Award of Excellence.
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