Excellence in Flexography Awards
Review the details below for eligibility, print sample requirements, and the 2026 competition deadline. You must purchase our entry, and will receive a form and instructions following your purchase. You will receive mailing instructions for your print samples after submission.
Deadlines
- Entries must be completed no later than January 9, 2026.
- Print samples mailed must be postmarked no later than January 23, 2026.
- Technical Date Form must be sent in no later than January 23, 2026
Entry Fee
- FTA Members: Each entry $125
- Non-Members: Each entry $175
- New FTA Members (Joined 2025): First three entries FREE
Change of Address For Print Samples
Please send all Print Samples to:
Shane Hutchings
311 Harris A. Smith Building
Clemson, SC 29634
Print Requirements
Submissions must feature flexographic printing (partial flexographic prints must be noted). Only actual production runs are eligible, and all entries must have been produced in 2025.
Eligibility
Open to flexographic printers/converters, print buyers, suppliers, designers, and students worldwide. Entries must be approved by the print buyer, and suppliers can submit on behalf of others with permission.
Questions?
Have questions about the entry form or the competition?
Reach out to FTA Manager of Education Delivery Kelsey Schmidt through our contact form.