January 2008 - [Cohoes, NY] - The first 25 designers who enter receive an iPod nano!  Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. announces its first quarter call for entries into the Strathmore Letterhead Competition for 2008.  First quarter entries are being accepted now through March 31, 2008.
This prestigious design competition is for letterheads and identity systems produced on Strathmore's premium writing grades: Strathmore Pure Cotton, Strathmore Writing and Strathmore Script.  Entries into the Strathmore Letterhead Contest may be submitted by designers, printers, merchants and Mohawk representatives on behalf of their customers.
Gift 
Each quarter, the first 25 designers who enter the letterhead contest receive a special gift.  These items change each quarter.  The gift for Q1 2008 entries is an iPod nano.
Prizes 
Designers who enter are also eligible to receive one of three quarterly cash prizes:
- $500 Gold
- $300 Silver 
- $150 Bronze
An annual Grand Prize of $1,000 will be awarded in January 2009.  The Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the four Gold Prize winners for that year. 
Winning entries will be posted on the new Strathmore.com.  Additionally, a distinctive award will be given to the designer, printer and client for each winning entry.
"We are thrilled with the way the design community has embraced this competition.  We have seen an increasing number of entries every quarter and are looking forward to seeing more fantastic work in 2008," said Laura Shore, Senior Vice President, Communications, Mohawk Fine Papers.