Morris says, “Anyone who has been to an awards ceremony will understand that there needs to be a special classiness to such an event. When the theme is ‘The Midas Touch’, as it will be at the NPA, there has to be even more sparkle. I think that’s where I come in.”

National Print Awards chairman, John Wanless says the signing of one of Australia’s leading ladies of comedy is a coup.

Wanless says, “The National Print Awards Presentation Dinner has always been one of highlights of the Australia graphic arts calendar and having Julia Morris there to host the Awards in her inimitable style will I’m sure make this a truly memorable event.”

Morris says, “Even before my ascension to the nobility, I loved gold as much as the next girl, and of course, now that I’m a genuine member of the elite, it has become so much more important to me. I guess you could say that I have a bit of the Midas Touch myself, really.”

She says, “That’s why it’s wonderful to be invited to lend my grace, style and all-round class to the National Print Awards this year. I understand instinctively, as you do, that this is a sophisticated and refined event which requires the elegance I can provide – however, because I feel somehow that you are all my equals, I will waive the need to bow or curtsey to me for the evening.”

Wanless says, “There’s no question that the thirtieth National Print Awards will be the crowning event of a very exciting and important week in Melbourne during PacPrint13. With so many industry people in Melbourne for PacPrint, and with highlights like Lady J-Mo hosting and some other exciting entertainment we will soon announce, it’s likely to be a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment.”

Tickets are $170 per head and the dress code is lounge suit. For more information visit www.nationalprintawards.com.au

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