St. Paul, MN – The Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) announces John Barnhart, President at Barnhart Press, Omaha, NE, is the 2014 recipient of the Nebraska Distinguished Printer of the Year Award. The award was presented by the 2013 recipient, Phil Crews, Publication Printing of Nebraska, at the award reception held at Tiburon Golf Course on March 11, 2014.  

John is a third-generation president of Barnhart Press. His grandfather was the first recipient of the NE 

Distinguished Printer award in 1960. John became president of Barnhart Press in 2007.

Each year the award recipient is selected by the elite list of past award winners. Barnhart was chosen for his commitment and contributions to the industry.  David Radziej, President, PIM said, “John Barnhart has been a leader in our industry for many year, and he is highly respected by his peers.”