BOHEMIA, NY— The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is excited to unveil the call for entries for the 2025 editions of its esteemed annual awards competitions, which shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation and sustainability within the flexographic printing/packaging industry. 

• The FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards, which recognize high-quality and consistent flexographic printing, and the printers who produce it. The deadline to enter is January 17, 2025
• The FTA Technical Innovation Award, which spotlights exciting and innovative technologies impacting the flexographic printing process. The deadline to enter is February 14, 2025
• The FTA Sustainability Excellence Award, which honors companies for their sustainability programs and innovations in sustainability. The deadline to enter is January 10, 2025

Printers and suppliers are invited to enter the competitions, which collectively have more than one century of history and stand among the most coveted awards in the industry.

“FTA’s awards competitions transcend mere recognition; they stand as a vibrant celebration of excellence, innovation, and sustainability within the flexographic and packaging supply chain,” said Joe Tuccitto, FTA director of education. “This prestigious opportunity invites entrants to not only showcase their remarkable achievements but also to challenge the limits of what is achievable in our industry,”

He added, “So, gear up and get ready to put your best work forward!”

All recipients will be announced at FTA’s Awards Banquet during FORUM & INFOFLEX 2025, May 4 - May 7 in Pittsburgh, PA, and displayed in the Awards Gallery on the INFOFLEX show floor. Honorees also receive year-round promotion and exposure through FTA’s marketing and communications, including press releases, social media, FLEXO Magazine and more.

Learn more about each competition and enter at FTA’s website.