Fairfax, Virginia - SGIA is now accepting entries for its esteemed Product of the Year Competition, which recognizes digital equipment and supplies in the specialty imaging marketplace. Manufacturers can submit entries now through September 24, 2010, to gain exclusive industry recognition.

"The Product of the Year competition recognizes the top equipment and supplies currently on the market that are advancing the specialty imaging industry," said Michael Robertson, SGIA's President and CEO. "Winners represent the best consumables and output devices that offer faster, higher quality output for the wide-format digital market."

Entrants of the competition must be SGIA members and products must be currently available in the 2010 market. Each entry will be judged based on its perceived value to the digital imaging community by a select group of experts. Awards will be honored within five major categories:

- Media for Digital Inkjet (six sub-categories)                                                     
- Inks                                                                                               
- Business or other Workflow Software                                             
- Finishing (three sub-categories)                                      
- Output Devices

Entries will be evaluated by industry leaders and showcased in the Golden Image Gallery at the 2010 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 13-15).