Move over Mohammed Ali and Joe Bugner, Australia’s printers are set to slug it out for top spot at the National Print Awards, which this year will be held in Sydney on May 23. After making it through the State PICA competitions, the country’s best of the best will compete in 33 rounds to be crowned king in each category.

John Wanless, chairman of promoters, says, “More than 1,700 contenders lined up for the deciding bouts in the State PICA competitions, and only those who made it through those punishing rounds will once again take to the ring at the National Print Awards, so punters can be sure that what they’ll see in Sydney in May will be the true champions of the industry going head to head. “Those lining up in Sydney – whether they be the quick and nimble digital competitors, the quality offset performers with their stamina and endurance, or the true web and wide format heavyweights – have already been putting in the hard yards, day after day, week after week, honing their performance as they strive for excellence. In May, it will all pay off when the champions take home the prize.” Promoters are also promising entertainment on the night, though details are not confirmed. “The calibre of entertainment will more than live up to the hype,” says Wanless. Booking forms will be available from mid-March at www.nationalprintawards.com.au, or by contacting the promoters at printawards@printnet.com.au

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