30th Annual

Gold Leaf Awards

View Winners Presentation

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) revealed the winners of the 30th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition during a celebration at the June 2023 Print Embellishment Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. A gold, silver and bronze were awarded in each category, with two “Best of Show” winners chosen by the competition judges.

Gold Leaf Awards Presentation

Watch the recorded video of our 30^th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards, showcasing the decorative sparkle and design of our Gold winners in 46 specialty print effects and binding categories. Watch Now!

2023 Best of Show

Willy -
Post Press Specialties

Re/Max -
Gravure Choquet

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Gietz-Vinfoil  |  K-Laser  |  Breit Technologies 

Awards by Category

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Hardback Book Cover

Yumi - Lakeside Book Company, Crawfordsville, IN

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: DC Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Saroglia

Pandora - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving, Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Sheridan, Kolbus

Polaris 2022 - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving, Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Kolbus, Sheridan

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Softback Book Cover

Swiat Druku (The World of Printing) - Multifol Uszlachetnianie Druku (UE),Kraków, Poland

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Grawer Polska Machinery Suppliers: Breit Technologies, SPM Steuer, Sakurai

Superman - Gravure Choquet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Dallas Country Club - Performance Specialty Service, Dallas, TX

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing Greeting Card (Creative)

Thanksgiving Gratitude - The Occasions Group, North Mankato, MN

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Champagne Fireworks - BrightMarks LLC, Lenexa, KS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Lafayette 148 Holiday Card - highresolution printing and packaging, Manalapan, NJ

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Advocet Stamper

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Greeting Card (Difficult)

Happy Birthday Batman - Hallmark Cards, Inc., Lawrence, KS

Foil Suppliers: Liberty Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

50’s the New 30’s - BrightMarks LLC, Lenexa, KS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Part ICON Superman - Hallmark Cards, Inc., Lawrence, KS

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Iijima

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Greeting Card (Self Promo)

Gietz New Year Greeting Card 2023 - Gietz AG, Gossau, Switzerland

Foil Suppliers: Leonard KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer & Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Thumbelina Christmas Card - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen, Denmark

Foil Suppliers: Foilco Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Gravure Choquet Christmas card - Gravure Choquet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products, ITW Shinemark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet, Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Thomson, Sheridan, Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Folding Carton (Creative)

Ciao Vince Camuto - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Surly Darkness Box - Studio on Fire, St. Paul, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, KAMA

Sheer Science: Plexaderm Skincare Folding Carton - RRD Packaging Solutions, Durham, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Folding Carton (Difficulty)

Lord of the Rings Box set - Studio on Fire, St. Paul, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, KAMA

Luxe Pack Promotional - Thoro Packaging, a Company of the Autajon Group, Corona, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Clinique Folding Carton - McLean Packaging Corporation, Moorestown, NJ

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Folding Carton (Self Promo)

MCD 50th Anniversary Unfolding Box - MCD, Inc., Madison, WI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Converting Technology, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Thomson

BOP Holiday Gift Box & Card Combo - Blue Ocean Press, Syracuse, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Toad Box - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

Foil Suppliers: Foilco Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Rigid Box (Creative)

Hard Cover The Awakening (Wynn Hotel) - Gravure Choquet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Union Horse Anniversary Release Box - BrightMarks LLC, Lenexa, KS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

NAPCO USA - “The Count” Spirits Box & Bottle Label - NAPCO USA, Sparta, NC

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Rigid Box (Difficult)

boxes No. 2 - KURZ Transfer Products, Huntersville, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA

Three Sisters Apothecary Autumn Gift Set - Pacific Southwest Containers LLC, Modesto, CA

Foil Suppliers: Liberty Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

NAPCO USA - “Black Cask” Spirits Box & Bottle Label NAPCO USA, Sparta, NC

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

Best Use of Foil/Embossing/Diecutting - Self Promotion

Diamond Packaging 2023 Calendar - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products, Inc., ITW ShineMark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Bigger, Bolder, Brighter-Look Book 2023 - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts, Western Engraving Machinery Suppliers: Eco Systems, Sakurai, Saroglia, Sheridan

Putting Your Pieces Together Binder - On Line Bindery, Richmond, CA

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Sakurai

Best Use of Foil/Embossing/Diecutting - Self Promotion (Industry Supplier)

Univacco - Rebuild Your Imagination - Univacco Foils, Tainan City, Taiwan

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils

La Bellezza Salverá il Mondo (eng. Beauty will save the World) - Carlo Gasperini & C., Prato, Italy

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C.

Deck the Halls with Neenah - Neenah, Alpharetta, GA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: H+M USA

Best Use of Foil/Embossing/Diecutting - Self Promotion (Holiday)

Baugh Christmas carton - Baugh Graphic Finishing House, Indianapolis, IN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Bobst, Sakurai

MCD 2023 Desktop Calendar - MCD, Inc., Madison, WI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic, H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Thomson, Heidelberg Windmill, Sakurai

KURZ Transfer Products 2022 Holiday Cards - Subtle Impressions, Inc., Gastonia, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Presentation Folder

EPF - E3D Self Promotion Elite Print Finishing, Burlington, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

Change the Way you View Folders - Folderworks, North Mankato, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Nobelus, Scodix

Hillwood Folder - Performance Specialty Service, Dallas, TX

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Client Promotion/Brochure

CARTES Client Promotion Brochure - CARTES, Moglia MN, Italy

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Maggie Rose - Team Concept Printing & Thermography, Inc. , Carol Stream, IL

Film Suppliers: Nobelus Machinery Suppliers: KomFi Sagitta Laminator

Mother Earth Amplify Poster - Carlson Print Group, Eden Prairie, MN

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Foil/Embossing Label - Digitally Printed

Ten Vintage “VENDEMMIE” - SOVEMEC Stampa Company, Nola, Italy

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Arana (The Silver Spider) - CARTES, Moglia MN, Italy

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Cantilever - Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine & Spirits, Napa, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: ABG Digicon

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Creative)

Vera Volente Elegance - MCC Label Paarl South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Foilworx Machinery Suppliers: AB Graphic International

Black Carbon – Professional Grade Seasoning Blend - Blue Ocean Press, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

HOPE Sauvignon Blanc - Bay Tech Label, St Petersburg, FL

Foil Suppliers: K Laser Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Trinity Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Mark Andy

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Difficult)

Raymond - Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine & Spirits, Napa, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Gallus

Mr. Black Starward Front - Multi Color Corporation Australia, South Australia

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: White and Gallespie Engraving Machinery Suppliers: Gallus

Block Head - Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine & Spirits, Napa, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Nilpeter

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Self Promotion)

Whiskey label - Carlo Gasperini & C., Prato, Italy

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., UEI Falcontec Machinery Suppliers: Punto Eitchette

Gietzerollo Liquor - Gietz AG, Gossau, Switzerland

Foil Suppliers: Leonard KURZ Stifung & Co. KG Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer & Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Thumbelina Nature labels - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen, Denmark

Foil Suppliers: Foilco Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Business Card/Stationery

On Line Bindery Business Cards - On Line Bindery, Richmond, CA

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Trotec Laser

Tequilia Brand Ambassador cards - Print Panther Direct

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish 3DS & ifoil

Sweet Notes - DataGraphic, Commack, NY

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Thomson

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Announcement/Invitation (Creative)

Acrylic Wedding Invitation - The Prettiest Pixel, Shawnee, KS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Olympic Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Metallic Elephant

Flexjet Invitation - DataGraphic, Commack, NY

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: DC Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Thomson

Lawrence - Bella Figura for Boxcar Press, Syracuse, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Announcement/Invitation (Difficult)

Florence - Bella Figura for Boxcar Press, Syracuse, NY

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Class of 2023 Life School - Performance Specialty Service, Dallas, TX

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Foil on Deckle Edge - The Prettiest Pixel, Shawnee, KS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Olympic Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Invitation Master

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Calendar (Industry Supplier)

Year of the Rabbit 2023 Calendar - K Laser Technology (USA) Co., Ltd., Santa Ana, CA

Foil Suppliers: K Laser Technology

Multi-Dimensional KURZ Calendar - LPI - Letterhead Press, New Berlin, WI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Sanwa

Kaname - Sakurai, Schaumburg, IL

Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Calendar

Tokyo Bay Fish Calendar 2023 - Ichikudo Printing Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Foil Suppliers: Murata Kimpaku Co., Ltd. Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai

Diamond Packaging 2023 Calendar - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products, ITW ShineMark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidleberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Globe 2023 Calendar - Globe Die Cutting, Metuchen, NJ

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Brausse

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Direct Mailer

Parkland Direct - Christmas 2022 Envelope - Parkland Direct, Forest, VA

Foil Suppliers: Foilco, KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA

Levin Rinke Direct Mail Die Cut Door Postcard - SunDance, Orlando, FL

Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Konica Minolta JetVarnish

Parkland Direct - Saguara National Park Envelope - Parkland Direct, Forest, VA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Miscellaneous Product

Re/Max - Gravure Choquet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products, ITW ShineMarks Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet, Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Thomson, Sheridan, Kluge

Waco Police Padded Document Holder - K & W Finishing, Baltimore, MD

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Wired Productions: The Black Label Collection - RRD Packaging Solutions, Durham, NC

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Miscellaneous Product (Industry Supplier)

BEAUTY - H+M, Charlotte, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

BOOK Whiskey - KURZ Transfer Products, Huntersville, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Grai Etiquettes, Esta,l Labrenta

Tampolamina - GTO, Srl, Casalgrande RE, Italy

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Tampollanina

Best Use of Holographics

2023 Super Bowl Stadium Program - Hazen Paper Company, Holyoke, MA

Foil Paper/Board Suppliers: Hazen Paper Co.

Hazen Alabaster Holojet® - Hazen Paper Company, Holyoke, MA

Foil Paper/Board Suppliers: Hazen Paper Co.

Father’s Day - Leanin’ Tree, Boulder, CO

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foil, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Best Use of Embossing (Blind)

NFL Sleeve - DataGraphic, Commack, NY

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: DC Graphics Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Thomson

Flower Garden - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen, Denmark

Foil Suppliers: Foilco Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Oscar de la Renta Bella Bouquet - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: ITW ShineMark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Best Use of Embossing (Registered)

Iconic Box - Studio on Fire, St. Paul, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: KAMA

Diamond Packaging 2023 Calendar - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Special Edition 12" Vinyl Gothic Luxury - Super Lustre Graphique

Machinery Suppliers: SPS UV Coater

Best Use of Overprinting Foil

Unidisc 12" Vinyl - Gravure Choquet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Film Suppliers: Nobelus Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Dad - Hallmark Cards, Inc., Lawrence, KS

Foil Suppliers: ITW ShineMark, Univacco Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Therm-O-Type NSF

Pokémon Arceus VSTAR Ultra-Premium Collection - RRD Packaging Solutions, Durham, NC

Best Use of Refractive Foil (Micro-Etched)

Analog x Digital - H+M USA, Charlotte, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: DM-JETLINER digital transfer united from LEONARD KURZ, Pantec Rhino

Chateau Univacco - Carlo Gasperini & C., Prato, Italy

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. Machinery Suppliers: Punto Etichette

Avrae - Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine & Spirits, Napa, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Gallus

Best Use of Cold Foil (Carton or Label)

Hydroxycut Advanced - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: ITW ShineMark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Weekend (Woman) - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: ITW ShineMark Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Compact Foilers, Bobst

Metamorphia - Overnight Labels, A Premium Label & Packaging Solutions Company, Deer Park, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Nilpeter

Best Use of Cold Foil (Promotion or Brochure)

Wallace Carlson Vinfoil Promo - Wallace Carlson, Minnetonka, MN

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Komori, Vinfoil

Las Vegas Skyline - Kenmore Envelope, Richmond, VA

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils Machinery Suppliers: Koenig and Bauer, Eagle Systems

Burgopak x Windles Unicorn - Burgopak, London, UK

Foil Suppliers: Windles Machinery Suppliers: SPC Press

Best Use of Digital Foil (Self Promotion)

Willy - Post Press Specialties, Independence, MO

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish with ifoil

EPF - E3D Self Promotion - Elite Print Finishing, Burlington, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

Hunters Original artwork limited edition prints - Print Panther Direct, Ontario, Canada

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta Evolution Press

Best Use of Digital Foil (Carton)

Titleist Masters VIP Boxes - Curtis Packaging, Sandy Hook, CT

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Double Lit - Elite Print Finishing, Burlington, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish with ifoil

D9 Gummies Tuck Top Boxes - The Anstadt Company, York, PA

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, Rollem

Best Use of Digital Foil (Varnish Adhesive)

2022 Las Vegas Raiders Season Ticket Books - Consolidated Printing, Van Buren, AR

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts, Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, Kluge, Rollem

Konica Minolta Shine and Evolution Direct Mail Campaign - Print Panther Direct, Ontario, Canada

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI Evolution Press

Sylvamo Papers Promotional Sheet - LPI - Letterhead Press, New Berlin, WI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Sanwa

Best Use of Specialty UV Coating - Screen (Raised, Textured or Glitter)

Special Edition 12" Vinyl Gothic Luxury - Super Lustre Graphique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Machinery Suppliers: SPS UV Coater

Spring Hill College Seek More Brochure - SunDance, Orlando, FL

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JetVarnish

that’s our nature - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Machinery Suppliers: Eco Systems, Sakurai, Scodix, Kolbus

Best Use of Laminating Film (Holographic, Soft Touch or Other Decorative Film)

Legacy - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Machinery Suppliers: Eco Systems Laminator, Scodix, Kolbus

12" Jacket Unidisc - R&L Lamination, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Film Suppliers: Nolelus Machinery Suppliers: KDX Laminator

Change the Way you View Folders - Folderworks, North Mankato, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Nobelus, Scodix

Best Use of Special Diecut

Metallic Snowflakes - The Occasions Group, North Mankato, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Rev it Up - Hallmark Cards, Inc. Cards, Inc., Lawrence, KS

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

On Line Bindery Wine Bottle Brochure - On Line Bindery, Richmond, CA

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Bobst

Best Use of Laser Cutting (Decorative)

KOVAL Dry Gin - Paragon Label (A Resouce LabelGroup Company), Petaluma, CA

Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Serene Forest - The Occasions Group, North Mankato, MN

We are Back - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Machinery Suppliers: Eco Systems, Kolbus, Trotec

Best Use of Letterpress

Stout Holiday Cards - Studio on Fire, St. Paul, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill, Kluge

Amoret - Bella Figura for Boxcar Press Syracuse, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc. Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Love Embraced - The Occasions Group, North Mankato, MN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill

Best Use of Film Casting (Cast & Cure™)

Indian Life by David White - Visions, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Great Nations Freaky Friday – Vapor Ringz - Rose City Label, Portland, OR

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies Machinery Suppliers: Mark Andy

Perennial Artisan Ales - Double Entendre - Cursive, Mason, OH

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies Machinery Suppliers: ABG Digicon

Best Use of Unique Fold

Luxe Pack Promotional - Thoro Packaging, a Company of the Autajon Group, Corona, CA

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Happy New Year 2023! (Molly McCoy Self Promotion Piece) - Molly McCoy Graphic Design, Oakland, CA

Machinery Suppliers: Zünd Digital Die Cutter

Christmas Carol Bulb Fold Out - Team Concept Printing & Thermography, Inc., Carol Stream, IL

Film Suppliers: Nobelus Machinery Suppliers: Komfi Sagitta Laminator

Best Use of Unique Binding

Sagittaria Calendar - Carlo Gasperini & C., Prato, Italy

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C.

Lucky Bag - Jostens, Clarksville, TN

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc. Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving, Owosso Graphic Arts Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Kolbus

Poor Richard’s Press Creative Toolkit - Poor Richard’s Press, San Luis Obispo, CA

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: Duplo

Best Use of Sustainable Design

Cold Transfer KPS slim (patent pending) Packaging - KURZ Transfer Products, Huntersville, NC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products

HOMETOWN HERO Infused Gummies (+POP) - Hippo Premium Packaging, San Diego, CA

Big Picture Farm Gift Box - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Suppliers: KURZ Transfer Products Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Best Use of Transfer Metallization

Hazen Paper 2023 Calendar “Chariots of Fire” - Hazen Paper Company, Holyoke, MA

Foil Paper/Board Suppliers: Hazen Paper Company

Parkland Direct - City Scene Vector Envelope - Parkland Direct, Forest, VA

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA

Eilish No 2 - Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY

Foil Paper/Board Suppliers: Hazen Paper Company Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Past Best of Show Winners

2022

theory11 Beatles Box Set By Studio on Fire
View 29th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery

2021

Mandala by Gravure Choquet
View 28th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery

2020

Stag & Hare Honey Box by DataGraphic | View 27th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery

2019

Christmas Story by D.E. Baugh Co. View 26th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Photo Gallery