32nd Annual

Gold Leaf Awards

View Winners Presentation

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) revealed the winners of the 32nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition during a celebration at the June 2025 Amplify Print event in Rosemont, IL. 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 32nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards, showcasing the decorative sparkle and design of our Gold winners in 54 specialty print effects and binding categories. Watch Now!

2025 Best of Show

The Little Mermaid Cosmetic Box - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

Sunflower Poster - Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

 Breit Technologies  |  K Laser Technology USA

Awards by Category

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Hardback Book Cover

Destinations 2024 - Jostens

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts, Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Sakurai, Kolbus, Sheridan

The Wonderful Door -
Lamplighter Ministries International

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts
Machinery Suppliers: Acromark

Imagine - Lakeside Book Company

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Softback Book Cover

Bloodruth - Jostens

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

Perkins & Will, Current Magazine Volume 3 - SunDance

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

Yaira - Jostens

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing Greeting Card (Creative)

Prince of Peace - Hallmark Cards

Foil Suppliers: KURZ, Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Iijima, Bobst

Gietz New Year Greeting Card 2025 - Gietz AG

Foil Suppliers: Foilco Limited
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Graveurbetrieb Berneisch GmbH
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Kurz Holiday Card -
Subtle Impressions, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Kluge

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

Brothers Birthday - Hallmark Cards

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils, ITW Shinemark
Machinery Suppliers: Iijima, Bobst

Loving Sister - Hallmark Cards

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

Arctic Ice - The Occasions Group

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

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

PDP Holiday Card -
Precise Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Gravure Choquet Christmas Card - Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Thomson

The Little Mermaid Christmas Card - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Client Promotion/Brochure

Ross Ellis Presentation Vinyl Promotion 75th Anniversary -
Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: KURZ, ITW Shinemark
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet, Metal Magic
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Thomson, Sakurai, KDX

The Touch Advantage -
Sappi North America

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

KAMA Brochure -
Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc.

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

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

The Little Mermaid Cosmetic Box - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

View Best of Show Reveal Video

JSM Gingerbread Candle Box -
J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc., KURZ Transfer Products
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Therm-o-Type NSF Ultra

StriVectin Glow & Protect -
Diamond Packaging

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit

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

Game of Thrones - Franklin Press Inc.

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

Batman - Franklin Press Inc.

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

Scodix Champagne Box - Ha’omanim

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Film Supplier: Breit Technologies
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

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

GREEN Box - ANS Packaging

Foil Suppliers: API Transfer Technologies
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

73 Vin Rouge Box - ANS Packaging

Foil Suppliers: API Transfer Technologies
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Kiwara Packaging Series -
LPF Groupe

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Rigid Box

Remus Repeal Reserve -
TPC Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Scodix, Emmeci

Emmeci boxes (Drupa 2024) -
Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. - Italy

BBW Into the Night - TPC Packaging

Foil Suppliers: ITW Shinemark, KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Scodix, Emmeci

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Rigid Box (Self Promotion)

Annual gift box for customers -
Enaf Sp. Z o.o

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

PDP Promo Box -
Precise Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

KC Jersey Box - Post Press Specialties

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Imperia

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Self Promotion

2025 Dreamworks Print Capabilities Calendar -
Dreamworks Graphic Communication LLC

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils, KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Imagine - Lakeside Book Company

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf, Univacco Foils, KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: DC Graphics
Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Bobst, Gietz

DATAGRAPHIC Stipple Stamp Sketchbook -
DATAGRAPHIC

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

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

Girl with a Star -
Grawer Polska Andreze Wloch

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Grawer Polska
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

60° - creative boxes to inspire - Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG

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

The Little Mermaid Panorama Posters -
Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

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

SPC Snow Scape Holiday Promotion - Spectrum Packaging Corporation

Foil Suppliers: Unifoil, K Laser
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Marbach Group

Paper Machines Christmas Promotion -
Indigo Ink Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Therm-O-Type

Holiday Greeting Card -
Cereus Graphics

Foil Suppliers: Liberty Foil, KURZ, Great Western Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Presentation Folder

DATAGRAPHIC Pocket Sleeve Promo - DATAGRAPHIC

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

Branded Bills Presentation Folder - Cereus Graphics

Foil Suppliers: Liberty Foil
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

SAIC Admissions Recruitment Folder - The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Presentation Folder (Self Promotion)

Feed Me Folders - Admore, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc., KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Heidelberg, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

On Line Bindery Eagle Folder -
On Line Bindery

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

UEI Tiger Folder -
Baugh Graphic Finishing House

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Label (Digitally Printed)

Ruthless - Multi-Color Corporation North American Wine & Spirits

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Kocher & Beck
Machinery Suppliers: Digicon

Prohibition Spirits - Paragon Label (Resource Label)

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP

Driftwood Distillery Contact Gin - Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Creative)

Hideout National Parks Vodka - Paragon Label (Resource Label)

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

Stephen Gould Corporation -
RLG Paragon Label

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP

American Metal 90 Proof Whiskey - Brook + Whittle

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP, Grafisk Maskinfabrik

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Difficult)

Goodman Family Wines -
RLG Paragon Label

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP, CEI

Classic Chase -
Multi-Color Corporation North American Wine & Spirits

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Kocher & Beck
Machinery Suppliers: Digicon

Feather -
Multi-Color Corporation Americas Wine

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

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

PDP Promo Labels -
Precise Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Kurz HotTrio - Kurz

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA
Machinery Suppliers: Pantec

Valpolicella Wine & Olive Oil Labels for Cantina Salgari - Gietz AG

Foil Suppliers: Leonhard KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinder + Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Digital Foil/Coating)

Tucano - Prismart srl/CARTES

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

CLOSURE - Info Label

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Scorfiattolo - Multistampa/CARTES

Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Business Card

Two Part Flip Business Card -
Harry Otto Printing Co/Exclusive Bordering

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Fyco Photo Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill

Marc Friedland Couture Communications Business Card - Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

PAC Global - Print Panther Direct

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Fujifilm

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

F1/Wynn After Party -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Vitale - Bella Figura

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

Evan 11/11 Bar Mitzvah -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

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

2025 Golden Globes -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

M + O’s Wedding Celebration -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Thea - Bella Figura

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

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

Calendar Kurz - Gravure Choquet

Foil Supplier: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: H+M USA
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

2025 Hazen 100 Years “The Hazen 100 Time Traveler™” Calendar -
Hazen Paper Co.

Foil Paper/Board Suppliers: Hazen Paper Co.

Sakurai 2025 Calendar -
Sakurai USA, Inc.

Foil Supplier: Kurz
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Calendar

Diamond Packaging 2025 Calendar - Diamond Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Diamond Packaging
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit, Bobst

Calendar Gravure Choquet -
Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Thompson

PDP Calendar -
Precise Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Direct Mailer

Dragon Post Card -
Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc.

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

Bunny with Shades Envelope - Parkland Direct

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

On Line Bindery Event/Invitation -
On Line Bindery

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge, Winkler + Dunnebier

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Miscellaneous Product

CCM/Auston Matthews -
Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf, KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

LPG Greeting Cards, 3 versions - Meridian

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Dancing Butterflies -
K Laser Technology

Foil Suppliers: K Laser

Best Use of Holographics

Retro Disco Ball Box -
DMS Color/Gold Leaf Print & Packaging

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Hazen 2025 Super Bowl Stadium Edition Program -
Hazen Paper Company

Metallized Paper Supplier: Hazen Paper Company

Formes de Luxe Brochure -
Unifoil Corporation

Metallized Paper Supplier: Unifoil Corporation

Best Use of Holographics (Self Promotion)

Paris 2024 Olympic Cold Transfer Trading Cards -
Univacco Technology Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

Indigo Child Makeup - GPI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, Koenig & Bauer

Radiant Freshness: Elevating Toothpaste Packaging with Cold Transfer - Univacco Technology Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

Best Use of Embossing (Blind)

The Little Mermaid and The Octopus - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

On Line Bindery Eagle Folder -
On Line Bindery

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

Mr. Elegator - H+M USA

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinder + Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Best Use of Embossing (Registered)

Elevate - Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Dragon - H+M USA

Foil Suppliers: Leonhard KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer + Muehlich
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Moonlight Horse e Sunrise Phoenix - Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. - Italy

Best Use of Embossing (Creative)

Safari Book & Clamshell Box - highresolution

Diamond Packaging 2025 Calendar - Diamond Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Diamond
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit, Bobst

Perkins & Will - Current Magazine Volume 3 - SunDance

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

Best Use of Overprinting Foil

Insects Reimagined -
Univacco Technology

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils

Advent Season -
Post Press Specialties

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

Foil Fantasy - CE Printed Products

Metallized Paper Suppliers: Ecofoil
Machinery Suppliers: Ricoh

Best Use of Refractive Foil (Micro-Etched)

Embossed in Gold The Bloom - Univacco Technology

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C., Italy
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Marc Friedland Collection Shining Star - Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Through the Eyes of a Cougar - Jostens

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso Graphic Arts, Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Kolbus, Sheridan

Best Use of Cold Foil (Folding Carton)

Scent & Shine: Cold Transfer Brilliance in Fragrance Packaging -
Univacco Technology

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

Oral B Toothpaste folding carton - Edelmann Packaging Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Manroland, Vinfoil

StriVectin Glow & Protect -
Diamond Packaging

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Diamond Packaging
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit, Bobst

Best Use of Cold Foil (Label)

Lion - CARTES/LP2I étiquettes

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Barefoot Beachwood™ -
Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS)

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Nilpeter

Reserve Spanish Cowboy Wine Label - Myka Estates

Best Use of Cold Foil (Self Promo)

Imagine - Lakeside Book Company

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst, Sakurai

Justice League Unlimited #3 Cover - Carlson Print Group

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit

Cyberfrog Heartsick Horror -
Carlson Print Group

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit

Best Use of Digital Foil (Self Promotion)

2025 Calendar Planner -
American Printing Company

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JETvarnish

Meridian Power Bank Wrap - Meridian

12 Days of Christmas -
Elite Print Finishing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Best Use of Digital Foil (Carton)

Bruno Cellars Wine Box -
Harris & Bruno International

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

JC Newman - Elite Print Finishing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Savoir Chocolate box -
Hudson Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Digital Foil (Varnish Adhesive)

Imagine. Play. Experience. Brochure - American Printing Company

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Konica Minolta - Print Panther Direct

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

“Timeless” - H+M USA

Foil Suppliers: Leonard KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinder + Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG
Machinery Suppliers: Leonhard Kurz, Heidelberg

Best Use of Digital Inkjet Coating

Sunflower Poster -
Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Citicom Notebook - Citicom

Foil Supplier: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Tennessee Whiskey -
Hudson Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Specialty UV Coating

Central’s Year in the Stars - Jostens

Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Scodix, Kolbus

Trek Kids - Resource Label Group Franklin

Machinery Suppliers: Gallus

Sylvamo Catalog of Brands Cover - Harris & Bruno International

Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Best Use of Laminating Film

Meridian Capabilities Booklet - Meridian

Limitless 2024 - Jostens

Machinery Suppliers: Eco, Sakurai, Kolbus

Pharma Brands -
Print Panther Direct

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JETvarnish

Best Use of Special Diecut

Snowflake Awe - The Occasions Group

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

JSM Gingerbread Candle Box -
J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc., KURZ Transfer Products
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Therm-O-Type NSF Ultra

Paradise Awaits (Southeast Toyota) Save The Date - Blue Ocean Press

Machinery Suppliers: Xerox, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Best Use of Laser Cutting

Charbay - Paragon Label (Resource Label)

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES, Digicon

Winter Calm - The Occasions Group

Blooming Pastels Invitation with Pocket and Laser Cut Layer -
The Occasions Group

Best Use of Letterpress/Thermography

Forsythe - Bella Figura

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

With Great Pride & Pleasure -
Harry Otto Printing/Exclusive Bordering Co.

Delicate Enclosure Invitation -
The Occasions Group

Best Use of Film Casting (Cast & Cure)

Sports Card - Carlson Print Group

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure)
Machinery Suppliers: Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit

1st Phorm, Sherbert Smash -
FS Label Manufacturing

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure)
Machinery Suppliers: Mark Andy, Telstar

Gothem City Sirens, 4 issues -
Carlson Print Group

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure)
Machinery Suppliers: Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit

Best Use of Unique Fold

Retro Disco Ball Box -
DMS Color/Gold Leaf Print & Packaging

Foil Suppliers: Crown Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: A&A Dies
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Holiday Greeting Card -
Cereus Graphics

Foil Suppliers: Liberty Foils, KURZ, Great Western Foils
Machinery Suppliers: Ricoh, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

3D Star - K Laser Technology

Foil Suppliers: K Laser Technology Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

Best Use of Unique Binding

Topo A Topographical Design - Hudson Printing

The Lucky Bag - Jostens

Hear The Year Foothill High School - Jostens

Best Use of Sustainable Design

Formes de Luxe Brochure -
Unifoil Corporation

Metallized Paper Supplier: Unifoil Corporation

GUESS Iconic Men -
Diamond Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc., Diamond Packaging
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Bobst

Widian Harrods Box and Mouilettes - Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. - Italy

Best Use of Transfer Metallization

Hazen Paper 2025 Calendar -
Hazen Paper Co.

Metallized Paper Suppliers: Hazen Paper Company

Hazen 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Booklet -
Hazen Paper Co.

Metallized Paper Suppliers: Hazen Paper Company

Parkland Direct - Northern Lights “Soft Metal Envelope” -
Parkland Direct

Best Use of Embellishments – Sample/Education Guide

Extreme Digital Guides -
Print Panther Direct

Foil Suppliers: KURZ, Crown Roll Leaf Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Scodix Sample Box - Scodix

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Film Supplier: Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure) Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

The Touch Advantage -
Sappi North America

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Posters

Humming Bird Self Promo - Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging Co.

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Scodix

Scodix Futurists posters - Scodix

Foil Suppliers: ITW Shinemark
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Monaco - H+M USA

Foil Suppliers: Leonhard KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer + Muehlich
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg, Gietz

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