33rd Annual

Gold Leaf Awards

 The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) revealed the winners of the 33rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition during a celebration at the June 2026 Print Embellishment Conference. A gold, silver and bronze were awarded in each category, with two “Best of Show” winners chosen by the competition judges.

See this year’s winners below!

2026 Best of Show

The Chronicles of SPC - Spectrum Packaging Corporation

ADC Braille Children’s Book - ADC Nederland

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

Awards by Category

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Hardback Book Cover

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - BindTech

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf, Quick Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: TOP Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Sheridan

More Than a College - Jostens

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Kolbus, Sheridan

Wicked - BindTech

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf, Quick Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Sheridan

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Softback Book Cover

Current Magazine Volume 04 - SunDance

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

Into the Fog - Duplo USA Corporation

Machinery Suppliers: Duplo DuSense

Zalen - Jostens

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Saroglia

Best Use of Foil/Embossing Greeting Card (Creative)

Peace Dove - Creative Paper Crafting

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

Glamour Wreath - Posty Cards

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

Grateful Poinsettia - Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Signature Folder/Gluer

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

Polar Bear Pop-up - American Greetings

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: AGC, LLC
Machinery Suppliers: Komori, Bobst

Sparkly Snowman - Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Kurz, Univacco, ITW Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, Iijima, Signature Folder/Gluer

Valentine Butterfly - American Greetings

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: AGC, LLC
Machinery Suppliers: Komori, Bobst

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

Bulgari Greeting Card -
Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

The Butterfly Christmas Card -
Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

Jostens Commercial Printing Holiday Card - Jostens

Machinery Suppliers: HP, Scodix

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

Kingpen Vape & Vape Cart Boxes - Treeform Packaging

The Difference Bourbon Box - Spectrum Packaging Corporation

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Marbach

Venus Hair & Skin -
Edelmann Packaging Mexico

Foil Suppliers: Univacco
Machinery Suppliers: Manroland with Vinfoil Cold Foil Unit

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

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - LPI

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Ferrero Roc Cube -
Edelmann Packaging Mexico

Foil Suppliers: Univacco
Machinery Suppliers: Manroland with Vinfoil Cold Foil Unit

Abercrombie & Fitch 100% Passion - Diamond Packaging

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

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

Daisy - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

Sagittaria Christmas Box -
Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Girl with a wolf - Grawer Polska

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Rigid Box

Mont Luxury Box - Silver Point The Print House

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Medal of Honor - TPC Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Koenig & Bauer with Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit, Scodix, Bobst

Alice in Wonderland Collectibles - Graphic Packaging International

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Embellishments - Client Promotion/Brochure

ADC Braille Children’s Book - ADC Nederland

Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Scodix

Hampden Dream Dog -
Hampden Press

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Scodix

Vista Color Cafecito Box -
Vista Color Corporation

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Self Promotion

Xmas ‘25 Gift - Erredue 1973 SRL

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer + Mulich
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

Mini-Maine Adventure Kit -
J.S. McCarthy Packaging & Print

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

FPI x SDF Fusion PR -
Franklin Press, Inc.

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

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

The Butterfly - A4 Posters -
Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

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

“Love the Real” - H+M USA

Foil Suppliers: Kurz
Foil/Embossing Die Supplier: H+M USA
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

spc Lab - Harris & Bruno

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

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

The Chronicles of SPC - Spectrum Packaging Corporation

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Marbach

SunDance Holiday Snow Globe - SunDance

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

Silent Night - Grawer Polska

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Presentation Folder

Utility Perspectives Pocket Folder - MetroVCS

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

151 Kentucky Oaks -
Elite Print Finishing

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

Amaura Solene - FolderWorks

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

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

Franken-Folder - Admore Inc.

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

Making Waves with Folders - FolderWorks

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

Konica Minolta Summit -
Print Panther Direct

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Konica Minolta Accurio

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

Quartese Limitless - Tonutti/CARTES

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Eselo Agave - Front Label RLG Wine & Spirits

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

LEMOENCELLO - MCC Label Paarl

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Foilworx Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: HP Digital, ABG Digicon

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Creative)

LeFontanelle - FE Group srl/CARTES

Foil Suppliers: OROPRESS
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Oliver Toronga ‘the hunt for Mrs. Oliver’ - Label Avenue PTY LTD.

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Ambrow Etch
Machinery Suppliers: SMAG Galaxie

Private Property 2022 -
Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Label (Difficult)

Le Pich 2022 -
Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

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

Mai Kai Rum -
Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

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

Tealeaves Masala Chai Label -
Great Little Box Company

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP, ABG International Digicon, Rotoflex

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

Dreyer Labels - Dreyer Kliche, Copenhagen

Foil Suppliers: Foilco
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Dreyer Kliche
Machinery Suppliers: GM Finishing

The Two Kings - Wine Label - Univacco Technology, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Technology, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C.
Machinery Suppliers: PRISMA

“Gietz Vodka” Label - Gietz AG

Foil Suppliers: Leonhard Kurz & Co. KG
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Hinderer + Mühlich GmbH & Co. KG
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Label (Creative)

Nebbiolo Churchill - Multistampa/CARTES

Foil Suppliers: OROPRESS
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Castello di Montequieto Wine Bottle Label - GAM Graphics and Marketing

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI AccurioShine

Naturelle Rose - Brazicolor

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Label (Technical)

Oro Del Sol Tequila Label - CARTES/SOVEMEC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Blue Ocean Dry Gin - CARTES

Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Seriprint Rum - Seriprint

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Business Card

NEKD Business Card -
On Line Bindery

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

CY Creative Business Card - Print Panther Direct

Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill

bigDAWGS® NFC Business Card - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress, MGI JETvarnish, Befitter Thermal Laminator

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Announcement/Invitation

Wedding Invite - MetroVCS

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Gasperini Boegli - Deposizione dalla Croce - Rogier Van Der Weyden - Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Vivien - Bella Figura

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

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

Surreal at Sixty -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: A&G Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas Grand Opening -
Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Foil Suppliers: Foilco
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Metal Magic
Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Delevingne - Bella Figura

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

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

Sakurai ‘26 Calendar - Sakurai USA, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Murata Kimpaku Co.
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai

Gravure Choquet Calendar - Gravure Choquet

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

Botanicals Reimagined: The Art of Cold Transfer Calendar - Univacco Technology, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Technology, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Speedmaster with FoilStar

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Calendar

Perpetual Calendar - Erredue 1973 SRL

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit

Diamond Packaging 2026 Grandfather Clock Calendar - Diamond Packaging

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

Alpha Femme Calendar -
Gravure Choquet

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Direct Mailer

Scented Wallet TED-C -
Parkland Direct

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

Octopus Post Card - Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc.

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

Zebra - Parkland Direct

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

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Miscellaneous

Theory 11 Playing Card Packaging Series - Franklin Press, Inc.

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

Chanel Holiday Display - MetroVCS

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

Advent Health Foundation Central Florida Golden Gala Fourty-Four - SunDance

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

Best Use of Holographics

Iron Horse Vinyards – Resilience -
RLG Wine & Spirits

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

Hazen 2026 Super Bowl Stadium Edition Program - Hazen Paper Company

Metallized Paper Supplier: Hazen Paper Company

Paris Hilton Iconic - Diamond Packaging

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

Best Use of Holographics (Self Promotion)

Hazen 2026 “La Rosa Volcanica” Calendar - Hazen Paper Company

Metallized Paper Supplier: Hazen Paper Company

Sentient Stardust - Harris & Bruno

Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Tactive Holiday Card - Tactive

Metallized Paper Supplier: Hazen Paper Company

Best Use of Embossing (Blind)

Album Jay-Z and Kayne West - Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: ITW Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

NEKD Presentation Folder -
On Line Bindery

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

Happy Birthday Cake - American Greetings

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Best Use of Embossing (Registered)

Sculpted Blooms Invitation - The Occasions Group

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

Praying Mantis - Black -
Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

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

April Wine CD - Gravure Choquet

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst

Best Use of Embossing (Creative)

Diamond Packaging 2026 Grandfather Clock Calendar - Diamond Packaging

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

Mini-Maine Adventure Kit -
J.S. McCarthy Packaging & Print

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

Rivera Del Fiori Wine - Stone Church - RLG Wine & Spirits

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

Best Use of Overprinting Foil

CYPHER SEA CREATURES - Hampden Press

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Scodix

Tutankhamun Poster -
Kenbunsya Co. Ltd.

Foil Suppliers: Murata Kimpaku
Machinery Suppliers: Komori, MGI JETvarnish

Medusa - Overprinted Holographic Label - Univacco Technology, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Technology, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C., Italy
Machinery Suppliers: PRISMA

Best Use of Digital Foil (Varnish Adhesive)

Holiday Corporate Favor Boxes with variable - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress, MGI JETvarnish, Befitter Thermal Laminator

Trading Card Variety Samples - ProPrint

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, HP Indigo

“TAYA-SHIKKITEN” PET Bottle Tag - Kenbunsya Co. Ltd.

Foil Suppliers: Murata Kimpaku
Machinery Suppliers: Komori, MGI JETvarnish

Best Use of Digital Foil (Toner Adhesive)

Corvus Corax - Indigo Ink Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: Nobelus, Infinity Foils, Inc., KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Scodix

Monarchy - Indigo Ink Digital Printing

Foil/Film Suppliers: Nobelus, KURZ, Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure)
Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo, Scodix

Salesforce Rainbow Rivalry Pit Passes - Tactive

Foil Suppliers: Nobelus
Machinery Suppliers: Fujifilm Revoria, Komfi, Amiga

Best Use of Cold Foil (Folding Carton)

Patrón Canister - TPC Packaging

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Koenig & Bauer with Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit, Bobst

Paris Hilton Pink Rush - Diamond Packaging

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

Abercrombie & Fitch 100% Passion - Diamond Packaging

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

Best Use of Cold Foil (Label)

Uncorked Cosmopolitan -
Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

Foil Suppliers: K Laser Technology
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Gallus

Linen Textured Cold Transfer Beer Label - Univacco Technology, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Technology, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Koenig & Bauer Rapida with Vinfoil Optima

Monte Alban Reposado - Multi-Color Corporation - Americas Wine & Spirits

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

Best Use of Cold Foil (Self Promo)

Paris Collection Box - Erredue 1973 SRL

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar Cold Foil Unit

Phoenix Color 2026 Monthly Planner - Phoenix Color

Foil Suppliers: Univacco
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg with FoilStar, Bobst

Botanicals Reimagined: The Art of Cold Transfer Poster -
Univacco Technology, Inc.

Foil Suppliers: Univacco Technology, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Speedmaster with FoilStar

Best Use of Refractive (micro-etched) Foil

Gietz New Year Greeting Card 2026 - Gietz AG

Foil Suppliers: LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Graveurbetrieb Berneisch GmbH
Machinery Suppliers: Gietz

Houston Museum Annual Pass Card Carriers - Seidl Bindery LLC

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

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

Foil Suppliers: Univacco
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Carlo Gasperini & C. s.a.s.

Best Use of Special Diecut

Tomlin - Bella Figura

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

Re/Max Premiere Pop-up Business Card Set - bigDAWGS®

Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress

Truist Bank Snow Globe -
Elite Print Finishing

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

Best Use of Specialty UV Coating

Album Glimmer is god -
Gravure Choquet

Foil Suppliers: ITW Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Gravure Choquet
Machinery Suppliers: Bobst, SPS

Peacock - Parkland Direct

Scrapped - Jostens

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Scodix, Kolbus, Sheridan

Best Use of Laser Cutting

Chiacchierino - SOVEMEC/CARTES

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Pristine Snowflakes -
The Occasions Group

Machinery Suppliers: LasX

Cervo London Gin -
CARTES/FE Group srl

Machinery Suppliers: CARTES

Best Use of Laminating Film

Mighty Fine Tins for Edibles (4 SKUS) - Treeform Packaging

PAC Global 2026 Awards Future’s Edge Summit - Print Panther Direct

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Fujifilm Revoria, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Now That’s What I Call Tactive - Tactive

Film and Foil Supplier: Nobelus
Machinery Suppliers: Fujifilm, Revoria, Komfi, Amiga

Best Use of Letterpress

Stout Design - Holiday Candy Promo - Franklin Press, Inc.

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

Valerie - Bella Figura

Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill

Moon & Paper Poster - Franklin Press, Inc.

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Boxcar Press Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg Windmill

Best Use of Film Casting (Cast & Cure)

The Simulation Series 4, Card #93 - Octopus/ #27 - Common Sense (Orange Parallel) -
RR Donnelley & Sons, Based Trading Cards

OBI-TRON-KENOBI Unmapped Brewing Co - Commerce Label, Inc.

Film Suppliers: Breit Technologies (Cast & Cure)

Monarchy - Indigo Ink Digital Printing

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

Best Use of Unique Fold

Packaging Options USA Self Promotion Gift Box -
Packaging Options, USA

Happy New Year 2026! - Molly McCoy Graphic Design

Unbox Your Beauty - Autajon Thoro Packaging

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

Best Use of Unique Binding

Outlander - BindTech

Foil Suppliers: General Roll Leaf, Quick Roll Leaf
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Sheridan

The Lucky Bag - Jostens

Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Sakurai, Scodix, Kolbus, Sheridan

Real Estate Presentation – La Rua Pensacola - SunDance

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

Best Use of Embellishments (Sustainable Design)

Desktop Postcard Charity Calendar - Kenbunsya Co. Ltd.

Foil Suppliers: Murata Kimpaku
Machinery Suppliers: Komori, MGI JETvarnish

Prima 6oz Body Oil Bottle and Box - Packaging Options, USA

Foil Suppliers: Dongguan Jinhecai Packaging Materials Co., Ltd
Machinery Suppliers: Heidelberg

DSCOOP Field Guide - Harris & Bruno

Foil Supplier: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Best Use of Digital Embellishments – Selection Guide

Hatteras Digital Embellishment Kit - Hatteras

Foil Supplier: Great Western
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Out of This World Sample Kit -
Harris & Bruno

Foil Suppliers: Great Western and Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Wedding Suite Embellishment Kit - Duplo USA Corporation

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Duplo DuSense

Best Use of Transfer Metallized Substrate

Hazen 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Booklet - Hazen Paper Company

Metallized Paper Suppliers: Hazen Paper Company

Kosas Beauty Holiday Collection - Unifoil Corporation

Metallized Paper Supplier: Unifoil Corporation

Jellyfish - Parkland Direct

Metallized Paper Supplier: Nissha Metallizing Solutions
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.

Best Use of Transfer Metallized Substrate (Industry Supplier)

Marvel Comic - Greg Horn Collection - Unifoil Corporation/Color-Logic

Metallized Paper Supplier: Unifoil Corporation
Machinery Suppliers: Sharp Digital Press, Color Logic Software

Spiderman Risen Puzzle -
Hampden Press

Machinery Suppliers: HP Indigo Scodix

Easter Counter Card -
Color-Logic, Inc.

Metallized Paper Supplier: Unifoil Corporation
Machinery Suppliers: Ricoh Digital Press, Duplo DuSense

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Calendar

Jostens 2026 - Jostens

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Owosso, Western Engraving
Machinery Suppliers: Saroglia, Sakurai, Scodix

Dreamworks 2026 Print Capabilities Calendar - Dreamworks Graphic Communications LLC

Foil Suppliers: KURZ, Liberty Foil, Univacco
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: Universal Engraving, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, Eagle Systems Cold Foil Unit

SunDance 2026 Shine Bright Calendar - SunDance

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta JETvarnish

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Folding Carton

Mediterranean Box Series -
Hampden Press

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, HP Indigo

Holiday Corporate Gift Boxes, with variable - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress, MGI JETvarnish

Black Diamond Premium Box -
Silver Point The Print House

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Miscellaneous

bigDAWGS® Yoga Banner - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress, MGI JETvarnish

Toren Family Siddur Case and Book Cover - highresolution

PDP Fantasy Football Belt -
Precise Digital Printing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machine Supplier: Scodix

Best Use of Digital Embellishments - Client/Self Promotion

Toronto Metropolitian University; Konica Minolta - created by students in the Graphic Arts Program -
Print Panther Direct

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Fujifilm Revoria, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

The ARC Augmented Reality Center - Harris & Bruno

Foil Suppliers: Great Western and Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

NFL DRAFT videoFolder - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Fujifilm, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Befitter Thermal Laminator

Best Use of Digital Raised Coating

Harbert - Elite Print Finishing

Foil Suppliers: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: DNK Laminator, Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Bobst

Galaxy Girl - Harris & Bruno

Foil Supplier: Great Western
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Edgemark Folder -
Elite Print Finishing

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish

Best Use of Embellished Poster (Client Promotion)

Dave Matthews Band Tour Poster - Hazen Paper Company

Metallized Paper Supplier: Hazen Paper Company

Adidas 90 Year Anniversary -
Print Panther Direct

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish, Konica Minolta Accurio

Stevie Van Zandt's Teachrock Fundraising Poster - highresolution

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, HP Indigo

Best Use of Embellished Poster (Creative)

Iron Man Poster - Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging Co.,Ltd

Machinery Supplier: Heidelberg, Scodix

Golden Lady - Silver Point The Print House

Machinery Supplier: Heidelberg, Scodix

Laser Fight - Harris & Bruno

Foil Supplier: Infinity Foils, Inc.
Machinery Suppliers: Harris & Bruno

Best Use of Embellished Poster (Difficult)

Ornate Vase Poster - Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging Co.,Ltd

Machinery Supplier: Heidelberg, Scodix

Frame of Sustainability - Silver Point The Print House

Machinery Suppliers: Scodix, Komori

Queen of Hearts - Graphic Packaging International

Foil Suppliers: KURZ
Machinery Suppliers: Scodix

Best Use of Embellishments with Technology

BFD! - Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: A&G Engraving Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Savy’s 16th - Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Foil Suppliers: Great Western Foils
Foil/Embossing Die Suppliers: A&G Engraving Machinery Suppliers: Kluge

Gideon Portfolio videoBOOK (Hardcover) - bigDAWGS®

Foil Suppliers: K Laser
Machinery Suppliers: Konica Minolta AccurioPress, MGI JETvarnish, Befitter Thermal Laminator

Best Use of Foil/Embossing - Selection Guide

Create Impact - Neenah

Foil Suppliers: KURZ, Great Western Foils, Liberty Foils

Kurz Selection Guide - Gravure Choquet

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

Almaden Self-Promotional Folder - On Line Bindery

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

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