Miami, Florida, 1/17/03 – SunChemical Latin America, Artes Graficas, Heidelberg, Conversion, Kodak Polychrome Graphics, Printing Impressions, Package Printing and Conlatingraf have all signed on as premier sponsors of the upcoming 21st annual Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas Awards. The award reception and dinner will be held Friday January 24th, 2003 in conjunction with the 28th annual Graphics of the Americas. “We’re very pleased and proud to have such an illustrious line-up of sponsors,” said Chris Price, VP and General Manager of Graphics of the Americas 2003. “Their commitment to this event truly makes it the industry’s most prestigious international evening. We’re very grateful for their support.” The award banquet and ceremony will be held at the Alexander Hotel on Miami Beach at 7:30 PM, Friday January 24th, 2003. The Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas award is bestowed upon individuals who are industry leaders in management, technology, business and quality, who have made contributions to the graphic arts industry, their community and society in general. One recipient from the Latin American printing community and one recipient from the North American printing community are chosen for the award each year. This year’s honorees are Anselmo Morvillo of Argentina and Ray Roper of the United States. “Each of our sponsors is a leader in their industry sector,” said Chris Price, “As such, they all will also be exhibiting at Graphics of the Americas 2003.” Attendees to the show may visit the sponsors at their booths: SunChemical Latin America – 731 Artes Graficas/Conversion – 590 Heidelberg USA, Inc. – 621 Kodak Polychrome Graphics - 711 Printing Impressions/Package Printing – 1660 Conlatingraf – 1931 Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. Complete information, including on-line show and seminar registration, hotel reservations, airline and rental car information, and itinerary planning, is available at www.graphicsoftheamericas.com. For information on exhibiting or becoming a show sponsor, call 1-800-749-4855 x 12. From outside the United States and Canada, please dial 305-558-4855 x 12.