ɫ��̳ Celebrates GEA Award-Winning Print Projects

Will Lubaroff — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:45:06 +0000

ɫ��̳ is proud to announce the 12 print projects that have been recognized in the 2025 Graphic Excellence Awards (GEAs). These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in print production, and we are honored to have brought these exceptional projects to life.

“The GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards evaluate entries not just on printing quality, but as complete creative works – from design conception to final finishing,” said Alyssa Schultz, Quality Control Specialist at ɫ��̳ – Ripon. “Judges examine technical execution alongside design integration, paper selection and finishing techniques, meaning excellence is required at every production stage.”

These winning projects, printed at ɫ��̳ – Ripon, are a testament to our company’s dedication to quality and print expertise. “These awards validate the skill, dedication, and high standards we uphold every day,” said Roger Greer, Quality Control Supervisor. “They’re a great morale booster and a reminder that our commitment to quality and continuous improvement sets us apart.”

Here are ɫ��̳’s 2025 GEA award winners:

Sophisticated Weddings – Spring/Summer 2024

Category: Fashion/Health/Pop Culture Magazines
Awards: Best of Category, Best of Division
This stunning publication captured top honors in its category, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of high-end wedding editorial design and print production.

Homestead Living – Annual Edition 002

Category: Architectural/Art/Travel/Other Magazines
Awards: Best of Category, Best of Division
This beautifully crafted magazine highlights the art of home and lifestyle, earning top distinctions for its exceptional print quality and design.

Luxury Portfolio Magazine – Autumn 2024 Volume 14 Issue No.2

Category: Magazines (Cover: Sheetfed, Interior: Web)
Award: Best of Category
With its premium design and luxurious aesthetic, this publication stood out as the best in its class, delivering stunning visual appeal and print precision.

Dupont Registry – December 2024

Category: Web Press Printing, Coated Paper (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
This high-end automotive and lifestyle publication showcased ɫ��̳’s expertise in producing vibrant and dynamic print materials.

Paizo – 2024 Catalog

Category: Booklets (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
This catalog for gaming enthusiasts was recognized for its high-quality print production, setting the standard for booklets in its category.

The Lang Companies, INC. – 2025 Wholesale Catalog

Category: Product Catalogs (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
Bringing artistic and commercial appeal together, this wholesale catalog was honored for its outstanding print and color execution.

We Energies 2024 Cookie Book – Childhood Memories

Category: Cookbooks
Award: Award of Excellence
A cherished tradition, this nostalgic cookbook was recognized for its heartwarming design and exceptional print quality.

Rand McNally – The Ultimate Backseat Book

Category: Juvenile Books
Award: Award of Excellence
This engaging children’s activity book was awarded for its creativity and excellence in juvenile print production.

Dungeons & Dragons – Player’s Handbook

Category: Hard Cover Trade Books, Journals, and Other Books
Award: Award of Excellence
A must-have for tabletop gamers, this handbook was recognized for its superior hardcover printing and durability.

Celebrate! Arkansas – 12 Years of Wyley Elliott

Category: Digital Books
Award: Award of Excellence
This digital book celebrating Arkansas culture and storytelling was honored for its exceptional digital print quality.

A.A.W.S. – Plain Language Big Book

Category: They Said It Couldn’t Be Done
Award: Award of Excellence
This innovative project was celebrated for breaking barriers in accessibility and readability, making an important resource more widely available.

Alive Magazine – Spring 2024

Category: Internal Communication Pieces
Award: Certificate of Merit
This engaging membership magazine was recognized for its outstanding design and informative content tailored for zoo members.

Congratulations to our Winners!

Please join us as we celebrate these winning projects! At ɫ��̳, we are committed to excellence in print, and we take great pride in helping our customers achieve recognition for their incredible work. These awards are a testament to the creativity, dedication and craftsmanship that go into every project we produce. To learn more about ɫ��̳’s award-winning printing, get in touch with us today.

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ɫ��̳ Wins Top Honors at 2024 GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

Will Lubaroff — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:06:47 +0000

ɫ��̳ continues its impressive record at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) Graphics Excellence Awards, taking home five Best of Category awards this year. The annual competition celebrates the finest in print production across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and one of the largest regional affiliate print competitions in North America and is intensely competitive. A win at the GEAs means you have created truly outstanding work.

ɫ��̳’s award-winning entries, printed at ɫ��̳ – Ripon, spanned a diverse range of categories, showcasing a variety of unique printing applications.

Here’s a closer look at ɫ��̳’s 2024 GLGA triumphs:

Cookbooks: We Energies’ 2023 Cookie Book took home the top prize for Cookbooks, demonstrating ɫ��̳’s ability to bring culinary delights to life on the page.

The Cookie Book is a holiday tradition dating back to 1928 when it promoted the use of electric appliances for baking. The 2023 Edition is dedicated to our country’s first responders and features 27 pages of unique recipes from lemon kiss cookies to homemade dog treats.

School Textbooks: The intricate details of the Atlas of World Geography, 6th Edition, published by Rand McNally, were recognized with a Best of Category win in School Textbooks.

The Atlas of World Geography features 176 pages of engaging educational content, detailed maps, engaging photography and much more. The book is intended for classroom instruction for grades 6-12.

Magazines: ɫ��̳’s printing prowess for magazines shone through with Luxury Portfolio – Spring 2023 Volume 13, Issue No. 1, published by Unique Homes Media. This issue won Best in Category for Magazines (Cover: Sheetfed, Interior: Web).

Luxury Portfolio is a 196-page publication that features stunning photography, design tips and luxury real estate listings from around the world.

They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: Morris Media Group’s The MILEPOST (76th Edition) defied expectations, earning a Best of Category award in “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done,” a category that highlights creative and non-conventional printing applications.

The MILEPOST is a highway travel guide and general interest trip planner for visits to Alaska. Today’s MILEPOST book is a large format, full-color, perfect-bound book of over 600 pages, and is the world’s best-selling guide to Alaska.

Web Press Printing, Uncoated Paper: Stone Road Press’s National Parks Maps 2023 impressed the judges, winning Best of Category in the Web Press Printing, Uncoated Paper (Four or More Colors, Heatset or Coldset) category.

National Parks Maps features 187 pages of full-color maps, itineraries, driving distance charts and more. Accompanying the maps are helpful tips for first-time visitors, ensuring national park road-trippers are well-prepared for their visits.

Learn More About ɫ��̳’s Award-Winning Print Capabilities

Ready to find the right printer for your book, magazine or catalog? ɫ��̳ offers a wide range of coatings, applications and binding types across our five printing facilities, so you can create your next award-winning print project that exactly matches your vision. Contact us today to get in touch with one of our experts.

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