Well known industry consultant Garry Muratore, Currie Group’s John Shallvey, Ferrostaal Australia’s Gerard Wintle and Mark Holland from Spicers join this year’s panel, which also includes long-time judges Bill Hicks and Norman Field. The judging panel will once again be chaired by Rod Urquhart.

Commenting on the new panel, Urquhart says, “With PICA and the National Print Awards now inextricably linked, one key challenge for organisers has been to find a panel of experienced and independent judges for each State competition, and a totally separate one, representative of the industry at a national level, for the NPA.”

He continues, “Recruitment of new judges is part of that process, so that we can continue to ensure that the evaluation of entries is kept fresh and independent, while bringing new blood onto the team to make sure we keep pace with the latest techniques and processes that are reflected in the competition categories.”

According to awards organisers, all judges have been briefed to be uncompromising in their evaluation of entries, making it more important than ever to check entries carefully before submitting.

Entries, together with completed entry forms, must be received at Printing Industries in Mulgrave by close of business on August 17, and the new look team will swing into action towards the end of that month.

Winners will be announced at the PICA Victoria Presentation Dinner, to be held at Sofitel on Collins on October 15.

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