Wilmington, DE – Associates International, (Ai), (www.associatesinternational.com) a graphic communications company in Wilmington, DE,   has been recognized with an award for outstanding print quality in the 2011 Gold Ink Awards Competition.  Competing against entries from print and graphic firms throughout the world, Ai received the award for its entry in the folders category entitled "Bright Ideas," produced for client, The Marketing Department Worldwide.  This year's Gold Ink Award winners were chosen from more than 1,000 entries submitted within 46 different categories.

"It is always a thrill to be recognized for the outstanding work we do here at Ai every day," said Charles Copeland, President of Associates International.  "This is truly an award that belongs to my staff of highly skilled production people who take great pride in their work," Copeland added.

The Gold Ink Awards is the industry's most prestigious print competition.  Ai will accept this award at the September 12, 2011 banquet celebration at the Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL during the Graph Expo Convention.