23rd Annual Gold Leaf Awards
The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) proudly announces the honorees in the 23rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. Gold, silver and bronze winners in 38 categories were recognized at an awards reception during the FSEA National Conference, held in Orlando, Florida.
More than 300 entries were received from around the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, Finland, India and Denmark. Judged on design, execution and level of difficulty, the competition assesses submissions utilizing specialty finishing techniques from foil stamping and embossing to specialty coating, film laminating, laser cutting, diecutting, cold foil application and more. With a commitment to gaining visibility for the processes and those companies that execute the decorative enhancements, the competition celebrates the quality, added value, shelf presence, security and brand recognition that these finishing processes lend to the printed sheet.
Special thanks to the sponsors
Platinum: API Foils; Bobst North America; Crown Roll Leaf; h+m USA, L.P.; ITW Foils; Infinity Foils, Inc. – a UEI Group Co.; Kurz Transfer Products; Masterwork USA Inc.; Metal Magic; Univacco Technology Inc.; Universal Engraving, Inc. – a UEI Group Co.
Gold: Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.; Brausse Group; Eagle Systems Inc.; MGI USA; Matik, Inc./Gietz; Owosso Graphic Arts, Inc.; Sakurai USA; Sun Chemical; Dreyer Kliché/Foilco; Compact Foilers Ltd.
Best in Show
Diamond Packaging 2016 Calendar
Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY
Awards by Category
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| Book Cover/Jacket – Difficult Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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The Americas MCD, Inc. Madison, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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in a dark wood Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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The Explorers Guild Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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| Book Cover/Jacket-Creative Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Crown of Three Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil Supplier(s): Univacco Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Lady Midnight Jacket The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST, Sakurai |
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The Lightning Thief Jacket The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai, BOBST Paper Stock: 100# C1S Sterling Ultra |
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| Bound Book/Publication | ||
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One Goal III: The Inside Story of the 2015 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Chicago Blackhawks Chicago, IL |
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Print Solutions Magazine Armstrong Hot Foil Stamp & Embossing West Yorkshire, UK Foil Supplier(s): Foilco Ltd. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Dreyer Kliché |
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Mustangs Jostens, Clarksville Clarksville, TN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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| Greeting Card – Creative Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Burnt Sugar Flowers Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lawrence, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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A-B Brewing Holiday Card Scarab Printing Arts St. Charles, MO Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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“With Sympathy” Telus Pacific Bindery Service Ltd. Vancouver, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Great Western Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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| Greeting Card – Difficult Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Black Spirals Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lawrence, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gietz |
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Happy Holidays from Third Man Records McGraphics Nashville, TN Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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FIXMAS 15B Holiday Card Fine Impressions North Mankato, MN Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf & API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engravings, Inc. |
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| Client Promotion – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Performa Brilliance Starcke Oy Eura, Finland Foil Supplier(s): API Foils, Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Coca-Cola® Aluminum Bottle Box BrightMARKS, LLC. Lenexa, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Fanta Freeze BrightMARKS, LLC. Lenexa, KS Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Self Promotion (Display) – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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The Bee Blue Honey Press Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic |
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Phoenix Color Write On Box Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil Supplier(s): Univacco Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Diamond Packaging 2016 Calendar Diamond Packaging Rochester, NY Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Offset Press (with Compact Foilers cold foil unit), BOBST |
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| Self-Promotion (Industry Supplier) – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Design Poster #11 h+m USA (Hinderer & Muhlich USA) Charlotte, NC Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: h+m USA Machinery Supplier(s): Gietz |
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Designed to Shine – 2nd edition ITW Foils Newburyport, MA Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils |
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Tis the Season for Magic Metal Magic Phoenix, AZ Foil Supplier(s): Liberty Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse/Kluge |
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| Presentation Folder – Best Use of Foil Embossing | ||
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Oklahoma Department of Commerce Brightmarks, LLC Lenexa, KS Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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W1-Concord Pacific Pacific Bindery Services Vancouver, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Great Western Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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Sculpture Emboss/Foil Folder Scarab Printing Arts St. Charles, MO Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Label (Sheet or Rotary) – Creative Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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La Barge Multi-Color Corporation, North American Wine & Spirits Napa, CA Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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Magna Porcum Multi-Color Corporation, North America Wine & Spirits Napa, CA Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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McElroy’s Corruption Gin 750ml All American Label Dublin, CA Foil Supplier(s): Great Western Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): HP (Digital print), ABG (Finishing) |
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| Label (Sheet or Rotary) – Difficult Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Hertelendy Multi-Color Corporation, North American Wine & Spirits Napa, CA Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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Maddalena Multi-Color Corporation, North America Wine & Spirits Napa, CA Foil Supplier(s): API Foils and Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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Twenty-Eight Eighty Multi-Color Corporation, North American Wine & Spirits Napa, CA Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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| Business Card – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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“One Burrard Place” Magnum Projects Pacific Bindery Services Vancouver, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Great Western Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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International Paper Box Business Cards International Paper Box Salt Lake City, UT |
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Metal Magic Card Metal Magic Phoenix, AZ Foil Supplier(s): Liberty Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Announcement/Invitation – Creative Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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2015 CMT Music Awards McGraphics Nashville, TN Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge and Brausse |
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Disneyland 60 MCD, Inc. Madison, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Genovese Welcome Set 3pc Scarab Printing Arts Saint Charles, MO Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Announcement Invitation – Technical Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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NFL Friday Night Party Invitation 2016 Datagraphic Brentwood, NY Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway VIP Invite Sipe, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): MGI JetVarnish 3D-UV |
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Cox Invitation "launch invite" Watermarx Freshwater, NSW, Australia Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products |
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| Folding Carton – Creative Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Sugarfina But First Cocktails Thoro Packaging Corona, CA Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Road Warriors Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI) New Berlin, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Jessica Simpson Gravure Choquet Montreal, QC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Gravure Choquet Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Folding Carton – Difficult Application of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Ellis Island Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI) New Berlin, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Diamond Packaging Rochester, NY Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Anna Sui Romantica Jay Packaging Group Warwich, RI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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| Corporate Brochure/Catalog – Best Use of Foil Embossing | ||
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Ahearn Fund "National Leadership Circle" 2015 Loyalty Book Seidl’s Bindery Houston, TX Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge The Seidl's Bindery |
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Trinity Western University Richmond Campus Lookbook Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging Richmond, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products |
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“One Burrard Place – Limitless Luxury” – Magnum Projects Pacific Bindery Services Vancouver, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products, Great Western Foil Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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| Capabilities Brochure – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Phoenix Color Labels Look Book Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil Supplier(s): Univacco Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Under the Big Top – Prizmafoil Promo Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging Richmond, BC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Univacco, ITW Foils |
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Space 4 Biomedicine Seidl’s Bindery Houston, TX Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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| Best Use of Thermography with Foil/Embossing | ||
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University of Wisconsin Stout’s Cross Media Marketing Graphics Review Anderberg Innovative Print Solutions St. Louis Park, MN Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils |
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83000 Deco Class Fine Impressions North Mankato, MN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. |
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83400 Grad Sophisticate Fine Impressions North Mankato, MN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. |
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| Calendar – Best Use of Foil/Embossing | ||
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Diamond Packaging 2016 Calendar Diamond Packaging Rochester, NY Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Offset Press (with Compact Foilers cold foil unit), BOBST |
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Kurz and h+m 2016 Calendar Gravure Choquet Montreal, QC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: h+m USA Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Printing Arts 2016 Calendar with Postcard Pop-outs Printing Arts Broadview, IL Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST Paper Stock: 12 point Tango C1S |
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| Best Use of Holographic Foil | ||
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Haunted Canada 2nd Series Postage Stamp Gravure Choquet, Inc. Montreal, QC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Gravure Choquet, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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“Darth Vader” Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lawrence, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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M1299B Birthday Cake Typography Fine Impressions North Mankato, MN Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf and API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. |
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| Best Use of Embossing – Creative | ||
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98816 Pumpernickel Brand - Evening Romance Fine Impressions Noth Mankato, MN Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. |
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The Alligator Blue Honey Press Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Heidelberg Windmill |
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Bees MCD, Inc. Madison, WI Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic |
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| Best Use of Embossing – Difficult | ||
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Gilette Fusion Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI) New Berlin, WI Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Harvard 379 Jostens Clarksville, TN Foil Supplier(s): Gold: API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Foil dies: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai (UV) |
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Cover Girl Plumpify Mascara Jay Packaging Group Warwick, RI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Out of this World Folders Admore® Macomb, MI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST, MGI JetVarnish |
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Kingfisher Ultra Chromaprint India PVT. Ltd Coimbatore/Tamilnadu/India Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Foils Machinery Supplier(s): MGI-I Foil JetVarnish |
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Sipe Inc. Christmas Card Sipe Inc. For Wayne, IN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): MGI JetVarnish 3D-UV |
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| Best Use of Ink Over Foil | ||
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Lady in Flowing Skirt Dreyer Kliché Copenhagen, Denmark Foil Supplier(s): Foilco Ltd. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Dreyer Kliché |
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Cold Foil Color Sample Book Rohrer Corporation Wadsworth, OH Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils |
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Amazing Fantastic Incredible Stan Lee Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Phoenix Color Machinery Supplier(s): Bobst |
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| Decorative Diecutting with Foil Stamping & Embossing | ||
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2014 Crown Royale GC Packaging Allen, TX Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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“21” Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lawrence, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils, ITW Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
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Circus Mirandus Jacket The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic New York, NY Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Dynamic Engraving Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST, Sakurai |
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| Miscellaneous – Creative Use of Foil Stamping/Embossing | ||
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Hard Rock Collateral SunDance Marketing Solutions Orlando, FL Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foil, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Award Winning Rosette The Fair Publishing House Norwalk, OH Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Fair Publishing House |
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Dinos of Canada Gravure Choquet, Inc. Montreal, QC, Canada Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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| Miscellaneous – Difficult Use of Foil Stamping/Embossing | ||
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Phoenix Color NAPCO Folded Rigid Box Phoenix Color Hagerstown, MD Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Phoenix Color Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Joy to the World Pacific Bindery Services Ltd. Vancouver, BC Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Brausse |
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Origami Dreyer Kliché Copenhagen, Denmark Foil Supplier(s): Foilco Ltd. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Dreyer Kliché |
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| Best Use of Specialty UV Coatings | ||
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Trade Print Finishing Christmas Box Trade Print Finishing Co. Salt Lake City, UT Foil Supplier(s): API Foils, Kurz Transfer Products Machinery Supplier(s): Gietz, Kluge, Sakurai |
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MCD Slider MCD, Inc. Madison, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST, Sakurai, Kluge |
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5th Avenue Only NYC Diamond Packaging Rochester, NY Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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| Best Use of Specialty UV Coatings with Foil & Embossing | ||
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USPS Make Your Mail Irresistible 21st Century Finishing, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai UV Coater |
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White Denim The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai, BOBST |
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PE1 Performance Enhancer Gintzler International Buffalo, NY Machinery Supplier(s): Gallus |
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| Best Use of Laser Cutting/Etching | ||
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SunDance Wine Bottle Case SunDance Marketing Solutions Orlando, FL |
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NFL Friday Night Party Invitation 2016 Datagraphic Brentwood, NY Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST, Kluge |
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NCDC15 Miami City Scape Fine Impressions North Mankato, MN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. |
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| Best Use of Cold Foil (Sheet or Rotary) on Self/Client Promotion | ||
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2016 New Year’s Eve Promo – Rivers Casino Printing Arts Broadview, IL Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products |
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Crimson Ghost 4 pack foiled beer box-Prizmafoil Glenmore custom print and packaging Richmond, BC Foil Supplier(s): Univacco Machinery Supplier(s): Eagle Systems Eco-Foil Cold Foil unit |
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The Art of Brilliance Keystone Paper +Box Co. East Windsor Hill, CT Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Machinery Supplier(s): Compact Foilers Cold Foil unit |
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| Best Use of Cold Foil (Sheet or Rotary) on Plastic Film Label/Carton | ||
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Cell My Light Keystone Paper & Box Inc. East Windsor Hill, CT Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Machinery Supplier(s): Offset press (Compact Foilers cold foil unit) |
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Univacco® Dear Deer Univacco Tenchology Inc. & Yupo Corporation Tainan City, Taiwan R.O.C. Foil Supplier(s): UNIVACCO Technology |
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Adonis Overnight Labels Inc. Deer Park, NY Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Machinery Supplier(s): Nilpeter |
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| Best Use of Cold Foil (Sheet or Rotary) on Paperboard Label/Carton | ||
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Waywards Unruly Vodka Labels Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging Richmond, BC Foil Supplier(s): Univacco Machinery Supplier(s): Eagle Systems Eco-Foil Cold Foil unit |
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Pro Clinical Hydroxycut® Instant Drink Mix Diamond Packaging Rochester, NY Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Offset Press (with Compact Foilers cold foil unit), BOBST |
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Hat Trick Chicago Blackhawks Chicago, IL Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products |
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| Best Use of Film Casting (Cast & Cure) | ||
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Dragonbane Jacket The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Foil Supplier(s): Crown Roll Leaf Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Dynamic Engraving Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST/Sakurai with Cast + Cure |
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Dark Eden Cover The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai with Cast + Cure |
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Uncle John’s Fantastic Bathroom Reader Cover The Bertelsmann Printing Group/Dynamic Graphic Finishing New York, NY Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai with Cast + Cure |
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Glam Glow Fizzy Lip/West Bert-Co Ontario, CA Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic |
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Microsoft ASIA Farewell Invite Pedal Fold Anderberg Innovative Print Solutions St. Louis Park, MN Foil Supplier(s): ITW Foils Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Julep Zodiac Thoro Packaging Corona, CA Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): BOBST |
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Lucky Bag 2015 Jostens Clarksville, TN Foil Supplier(s): API Foils Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai, Brausse |
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President Invite Sipe, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Universal Engraving Inc. |
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MCD Holiday House MCD, Inc. Madison, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Sakurai |
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| Best Use of Refractive Foil | ||
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Superman Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI) New Berlin, WI Foil Supplier(s): Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Metal Magic Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Moonlight Christmas Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lawrence, KS Foil Supplier(s): API Foils, Kurz Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge |
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Magnificent Results Scarab Printing Arts Saint Charles, MO Foil Supplier(s): Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Dies Supplier: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Supplier(s): Kluge EHD |
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Previous winners
Each year, the Foil & Specialty Effects Association receives hundreds entries from all over the world that demonstrate the best in foil stamping, embossing and other specialty effects. The coveted Best of Show Award is chosen from amongst all of the Gold Award winners.
| Recent Best of Show Winners | ||
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| 2017 |
A Symphony in Color by J.S. McCarthy Printers View 24th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery |
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| 2016 |
2016 Calendar by Diamond Packaging View 23rd Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery |
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| 2015 |
Merry Christmas by Trade Print Finishing View 22nd Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery |
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| 2013 |
Treasures Untold by Admore, Inc. View 21st Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery |
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| 2012 |
KURZ Christmas Cards by Gravure Choquet View 20th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery |
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