Orlando, FL - GPA brought the print community together last week in Orlando for a memorable evening celebrating 85 years of print leadership and honoring the winners of the 2025 GPA Print & Design Contest. The night was alive with energy and appreciation as GPA President Barry Nelson welcomed nearly 100 guests and shared gratitude for the partnerships and innovation that have fueled GPA’s continued growth and success.
“Eighty-five years is an incredible milestone, and we owe it to the creativity, trust, and collaboration of our customers and partners,” said Nelson. “We continue to grow with your partnership and look forward to what’s next together.”
Two of the three contest judges, Laura Field and Warren Werbitt, joined GPA’s team to help present awards to several winners who made the trip to Orlando for the event. The 2025 Print & Design Contest drew nearly 50 entries showcasing outstanding craftsmanship, innovative use of materials, and standout design across a wide range of markets and applications, all brought to life through GPA’s premium substrates.
2025 GPA Print & Design Contest Winners
Text Weight Papers:
Branded by Woods – Katie Katterhenry
Cover Weight Papers:
Pacific Nexus – Jamie Kanes — Wedding Invitation Collection
Embellishments:
Precise Digital Printing – Joe Koritko
Non-Adhesive Synthetics:
Minuteman Press – Los Alamitos – Ryan Morrissey
Pressure Sensitive Synthetics:
Truly Engaging – Brian Baird
Pressure Sensitive Papers:
Lawton Printing – Laura Lawton
Sustainability:
Hudson Printing – Chelsea Owen
Digital Wide Format:
B&K Designs – Kraig Boese
Point of Purchase Display:
Ace Commercial
Honorable Mentions
Cover Weight Papers:
Hi-Tech Color – Justin McGee
Embellishments:
Corefact – Anna Campbell
Embellishments, Cover Weight Papers:
Branded by Woods – Katie Katterhenry
Pressure Sensitive Synthetics:
Firehouse – Anna Miller
Non-Adhesive Synthetics:
Ironmark – Steve Schwartz
Over the next two weeks, GPA will showcase photos, highlights, and social media coverage featuring the winning entries and the creativity that continues to define the print and design industry. For more information, visit www.gpa-innovates.com.
