White Plains, MD, December 9, 2003— Popular association publication, Association Trends, announced the winners of their 23rd Annual All Media Contest (formally named Association Trends Publication Contest). 408 entries were submitted by 131 organizations, including both associations and vendors. Automated Graphic Systems, Inc. (AGS) was proudly awarded five wins ranging from quality print, web site work and software development. “AGS is thrilled to have been selected for multiple honors,” says Tom Boyle, AGS Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “A supreme effort is unfailingly made day-in and day-out to produce the highest quality solution for every one of our customers.” • GOLD – Informational CD Early Head Start, National Resource Center/Zero to Three • GOLD – Membership Directory, Print 2003/2004 Buyers’ Guide, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers Association (MJSA) • GOLD – Member Software Program Compendium of Project Management Practices, Project Management Institute (PMI) • SILVER – Web sites www.greenbook.org, New York American Marketing Association (NYAMA) • BRONZE - Membership Directory, Print 2003 Directory and Buyers Guide, National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) “We are incredibly pleased to have had our programming work selected for numerous awards,” says Katie Kriemelmeyer, AGS Director of Electronic Products. “We (AGS) have a faithful ambition to understand our customer’s particular industry and the end user of their product to make a valuable solution to either promote a message or generate revenue.” An awards banquet honoring the winners, and 2004 Association Executive of the Year Steven C. Anderson, will be held on February 6, 2004 at the Capital Hilton in Washington DC. Reservations can be made online at www.assntrends.com. Association Trends was created in 1973 to meet the needs of a growing base of small association clients and has grown into a weekly newspaper for association executives and suppliers. Their mission is to provide timely news and information to the decision makers in the association community. AGS is owned by Consolidated Graphics, Inc., the fastest growing printing company in the United States. Serving as a consolidator in a highly fragmented industry, the company adds value to its acquisitions through managerial and operational expertise, financial strength and economies of scale.