The best in print were honoured at the Ontario Printing and Imaging Association’s Excellence In Print Awards Night last week in Toronto. Keynote speaker was Jesse Hirsh, a technology expert and futurist.
According to Hirsh, the economy of the future will be smart, ultra-fast, exciting and full of opportunities – provided companies are willing to pay attention and be prepared. As the Internet era reaches maturity and the rise of artificial intelligence accelerates, he presented glimpses of what the economy of the future will look like in a fascinating, fast-paced presentation.
As far as awards, the big winner of the night was C.J. Graphics, who won just over 20 of the 34 awards presented in various categories. Other winners included Ryerson University’s School of Graphic Communications Management, TC Transcontinental, St. Joseph Communications, Mi5 Print & Digital Communications, and Aylmer Express Graphics Group.
Heidelberg, Flint, Domtar, Sun Chemical and Spicers deserve special thanks for sponsoring this event – as do the OPIA’s hard working Sue Bryant, Tracey Preston, Myrna Penny and David Potje, as well as judge Peter Roehrig, for putting on another fabulous evening. Here are the winners, categories and winning entries:
OPIA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS
Sheetfed: C.J. Graphics for Unparalleled Journeys
Web Newspaper: TC Transcontinental Vaughan for The Globe and Mail Gatefold
Web Commercial: St. Joseph Communications for Audi Magazine 01/2017
Digital: C.J. Graphics for Connect the dots….
Specialty: C.J. Graphics for Until The Last Child
EXCELLENCE IN PRINT AWARD RECIPIENTS (BEST OF CATEGORY)
SHEETFED CATEGORIES
Annual Reports: C.J. Graphics for Smartreit – Smart Journey 2016 Annual Report
Brochures: Mi5 Print & Digital Communications for Luxury by the Lake
Cards: C.J. Graphics for Bell Media Cards and Box
Books Hard Cover: Aylmer Express Graphics Group for The Desire to Acquire
Books 4+ Colours: Ryerson University, School of Graphic Communications Management RyeTAGA Student Publication
Newsletters: C.J. Graphics for re:porter 10 October 2016 Issue
Booklets: C.J. Graphics for Babar Khan Modern Icon Brochure
Magazines Perfect Bound: Aylmer Express Graphics Group for Shift – RM Sotheby’s
Magazines Saddle Stitched: C.J. Graphics for SBC Snowboard Canada
Programs: C.J. Graphics for Canadian Screen Awards Program
Catalogues 4+ Colours: C.J. Graphics for Unparalleled Journeys
Inserts: C.J. Graphics for Canadian Food Aficionado Media Kit
Stationery: C.J. Graphics for Quantum Motorsports Stationery
Direct Mail: C.J. Graphics for One Thousand Museum
Presentation Folders: Aylmer Express Graphics Group for Siskinds The Law Firm
Poster – Art Prints: C.J. Graphics for Sony PS4 Uncharted 4 A Thief’s End
WEB CATEGORIES
Magazines: St. Joseph Communications for Audi Magazine 01/2017
Catalogues 4+ Throughout: St. Joseph Communications for Holt Renfrew Holiday Guide 2016
Flyers: TC Transcontinental Brampton for Giant Tiger 4 std 2+2 tab
Newspapers: TC Transcontinental Vaughan for The Globe and Mail Gatefold
DIGITAL CATEGORIES
Digital small format: C.J. Graphics for Connect the dots…
Digital Large or Grand Format: Ryerson University School of Graphic Communications Management GCM Colloquium 2017 – Window Promoting Poster
SPECIALTY CATEGORIES
Specialty Inks: C.J. Graphics for Statue Lenticular Picture
Embossing: C.J. Graphics for Y&R Canada
Bindery: Ryerson University School of Graphic Communications Management for
Ryerson GCM Grad Book 2017
Engraving: Ryerson University School of Graphic Communications Management for
Ryerson GCM Grad Book 2017
Self-promotion: C.J. Graphics for C.J. Heavy Metal Promo Book
Labels: C.J. Graphics for Crown Royal Labels
Boxes: C.J. Graphics for Until The Last Child
Cartons: C.J. Graphics for Canadian Club Premium Box
A special thank you to all those who attended the awards evening, as well as the staff at St. George’s Golf Club in Toronto, this year’s event venue.
C.J. Graphics big winners at OPIA Excellence In Print Awards
