The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), Topeka, KS, invites companies in the finishing, printing, folding carton, greeting card and binding industries to Go for the Gold in the 20^th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition – an exciting assembly of color, dimension and eye-catching effects representing the most exquisite works throughout the graphic arts industry. 

According to FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson, “The competition continues to grow each year, both in popularity and in the number of entries received. Because of the Gold Leaf Awards’ increasing notoriety, competition winners are in a prime position to gain industry recognition and exposure.”

Entries will be judged on design, execution and level of difficulty in over 25 different categories with a gold, silver and bronze award presented in each category. A ‘Best of Show’ award will be selected from among all of the Gold Award winners. All winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Banquet during the 2013 IADDFSEA Odyssey in Nashville, TN, May 1-3. Competition winners also will be highlighted in promotional campaigns; InsideFinishing magazine, Package Design magazine and other trade publications; on the FSEA website and at industry events throughout 2013.

To submit entries or for complete information on rules, regulations and entry fees, download an entry form from the FSEA website at www.fsea.com. Questions? Call the FSEA at 785.271.5816. Entry deadline is March 1, 2013.