The Future Leaders Award, sponsored by Media Super, aims to recognise and reward bright and talented people who through their work, behaviour and attitudes demonstrate a high level of commitment to their vocations and to the printing industry.
The winning NSW state candidate would be named during the Employers Mutual 2012 NSW Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards (PICA) presentation on November 2. The winning candidate will then compete against winning candidates from other states for the national title to be held in conjunction with PacPrint in May 2013.
Bill Healey, CEO and general manager, Printing Industries says, “NSW joins Victoria in introducing the award as part of a national roll-out by the Printing Industries Association of Australia. This is another way of demonstrating that, as an industry, we are serious about developing a skilled workforce to meet future industry demand for skilled employee and must work co-operatively to achieve this.
He says, “We commend Media Super on this initiative which is complementary to our strategic direction on engaging with the young and our recently implemented Apprenticeship Advisor and Mentoring Program. This program engages with young people to encourage them into the industry and to help those already in the industry to complete their training and achieve their vision for a satisfying and rewarding career – and hopefully to become a future leader in the industry.”
The Future Leaders Award would be fully integrated into all the state PICA events from next year.
Media Super was proud to expand its support of the PICA Awards in NSW and to build on a successful print industry partnership,
Lisa Collins, national client relationship manager, Media Super says, “This new award is designed to recognise and reward the most talented young people coming up through the ranks in NSW.
Collins says, “From printing to graphics and design we have exceptional young people who are committed to excellence and achievement. They are our future industry leaders making a positive contribution in a time of change and transition.”
She says, “NSW has many gifted and talented young designers, printers and production specialists who continue to demonstrate the power of print. At Media Super we strongly believe that it is now time to directly acknowledge the exceptional young people who are making their mark in our industries. This new NSW Award is a further example of our commitment to the industry leaders of tomorrow.”
Entries for the NSW Future Leaders Award close on September 28.
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