Presented by CONLATINGRAF and PAF/GOA in conjunction
with its Spring Assembly & GALA Awards Reception
Orlando, Fla. – October 11, 2011 - The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) today announces that CONLATINGRAF, the Confederation of Latin American Printing Associations, will honor the winners of its XVIII Theobaldo de Nigris printing competition in Miami, Fla., during the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) show. GOA 2012 takes place March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The Theobaldo de Nigris printing competition was conceived in 1991. The competition showcases the vast abilities of the printing industries of its 15 member countries. The name Theobaldo de Nigris pays homage to one of the leaders of CONLATINGRAF, a founder of the Brazilian printing association, Abigraf, who was instrumental in the integration of the Latin American printing industries.
This is the first time that the CONLATINGRAF printing awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with the coveted Graphic Arts Leaders of the America Awards celebration, and CONLATINGRAF’s spring assembly.
“The Theobaldo de Nigris awards showcase the outstanding quality of printing in Latin America. Printers in Latin America have invested in new technology over the past two years and this is reflected in the quality of printing. We are excited to host the awards,” says George Ryan, President of Printing Association of Florida.
Judging and exhibition of the winning pieces
Judging for the CONLATINGRAF competition takes place in October 2011 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The winners will be announced on March 1, 2012 at the Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas annual Awards reception and banquet being held at 7:00 p.m. on March 1, 2012, in the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island in Miami, Fla. The winning pieces will be exhibited at the CONLATINGRAF booth in the Graphics of the Americas show.
Graphics of the Americas 2012
Graphics of the Americas 2012 takes place on March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. To register or for more information, please visit: www.goa2012.com.
About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.
About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.
# #
All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
Media Contact:
Amanda L. Kliegl
HSPR
407-346-9800
amanda@helenesmith.com