South Australian PICA Awards – the complete list
Despite competing with the entry of Port Adelaide into the Grand Final for the first time, a good turnout of printing industry types last week celebrated the 17th South Australian Pica Awards at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The audience witnessed a domination of the Awards by Finsbury Green Printing, one of the most environmentally sophisticated printing companies in the industry – hence the ‘Green.’ Picking up ten gold medals, seven silver and eight bronze Finsbury Green Printing proved that while it may not be easy being green, it can be rewarding.
Best overall award for South Australia was won by Van Gastel Printing, while Coleman’s Printing of Darwin picked up the Northern Territory prize.
Ian Bowden, (centre) regional president Printing Industries presented Jack van Gastel and Tony Coleman with the awards.
“The awards were very well supported by the industry, as always,” said Al Chizmesya, state manager, Printing Industries. “People look forward to it. It’s not only the awards, it’s also a time for relaxation and meeting people.”
He paid tribute to the sponsors, some of whom have been on board since the inception of the awards.
Only one wrong note came with no entry of work performed by an apprentice. According to Al it has since been discussed by the committee and more attention will be paid for next year.
On the power able of the night Al Chizmesya, state manager, with Chris Segaert, national president and Ian Bowden, SA state president Printing Industries.
34 Gold Awards
Best overall award for South Australia was won by Van Gastel Printing, while Coleman’s Printing of Darwin picked up the Northern Territory prize.
32 Silver Awards
Toasting the winners on the night Gary Donnison, ceo Printing Industries and Alf Carrigan, chairman of the National Print awards.
33 Bronze Awards