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Canadian Printing Awards 2018 winners
November 9, 2018 By PrintAction Staff

Last night at the Palais Royale in downtown Toronto, more than 200 people from across the country attended the 13th annual Canadian Printing Awards, organized by PrintAction and its parent company Annex Business Media. More than 110 Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were presented to printers and technology suppliers. Congratulations to all award recipients!
ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS
John A. Young Lifetime Achievement Winner: Jacques Grégoire, President of TC Transcontinental Printing, TC Transcontinental Inc.
Jacques Grégoire is President of TC Transcontinental Printing, Canada’s largest printer, since 2014. In the scope of his duties, he is responsible for the daily management of the company’s printing operations. A seasoned manager, he has close to 40 years of experience in the printing industry. Grégoire’s professional path began at IBM Canada. After earning a diploma in sales and marketing from IBM University in Atlanta, he returned to Canada to work for the multinational corporation in the greater Montréal area. Two years later, during the 1980s, Grégoire joined the family business, Imprimerie L’Éclaireur, in Beauceville, for which he developed the U.S. market. In 1986, he founded his own plant, Interglobe Printing Inc., in Beauce. The following year, TC Transcontinental acquired his company, simultaneously marking his beginning with the Corporation. Over time, Grégoire held various strategic management positions within TC Transcontinental’s growing printing operations. Thus, until 1998, he served as President of Interglobe Printing. He then became Vice President of the Book Group until 2008. In November 2008, he was entrusted with the role of Senior Vice President of the Magazine, Book and Catalogue Group, until 2014. His in-depth knowledge of the industry and his wide-ranging experience in the company made him a key player in many significant transactions completed by TC Transcontinental, namely the acquisition of Quad/Graphics Canada Inc. Without question, this renowned executive distinguishes himself through his solid leadership and is recognized by his peers for building highly skilled and talented teams.
Community Leader of the Year Award: Jonathan Gault, Manager of Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop
A graduate of York University, Gault has over 15 years of experience working in print production, media and publishing. As the Manager of Eva’s Print Shop from 2016, Gault has worked to pass on his enthusiasm for print and all things graphic arts to the next generation of print professionals. Eva’s Print Shop is a commercial printer and social enterprise which trains and employs young people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. It is operated by Eva’s Initiatives For Homeless Youth and all profit is redirected into its shelter, housing, and training programs for youth. The ultimate goal of Eva’s Print Shop is to help young people build lifelong skills and tools to exit homelessness for good and journey into brighter futures.
Emerging Leader of the Year: Chris Pereira, President of C17media
Engaging on his passion for marketing, Chris Pereira launched C17media in 2010 and has since been leading the Richmond Hill-based commercial printer as President. By understanding that the visual communications landscape is ever evolving, C17 has built a solid foundation focused on client relationships and innovative solutions. In 2014, the City of Richmond Hill awarded him Entrepreneur of the Year. Beyond his immeasurable work ethic, Pereira truly believes in giving back to the community and has aligned C17media as a partner for change.
Printing Leader of the Year Award: Juan Lau, Founder and CEO of ICON Digital Productions
Juan Lau is Founder and CEO of ICON Digital Productions. He is an IT systems programmer by profession and a successful entrepreneur since 1981. In 1995, Lau and his partners, Peter Evans and Peter Yeung, launched ICON Digital Productions, an early pioneer in digital large format signage and graphics. Since its inception, ICON has become a multi-faceted industry leader in the visual communications industry with four distinct media divisions offering a broad range of services that includes large format display graphics, digital signage, commercial printing and video content production. ICON’s “All Things Visual” approach sets ICON apart in the markets it serves. Markets include professional sports, automotive, corporate marketing, upscale retail department store chains, fragrance cosmetics, multinational CPGs, tradeshow conferences, and financial institutions.
BEST OF SHOW
Vancouver One
Metropolitan Fine Printers
PRINT DESIGN
Publications
Gold: Sharpozz Book
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Silver: SBC Resort Guide 2018 Annual
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: SBC Skateboard Volume 19, Issue 1
C.J. Graphics
Packaging
Gold: Galderma – Welcome to Restylane Skinbooster Box Set
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Canadian Club Premium Original 1858 Carton
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: Johnnie Walker Red Label Carton
C.J. Graphics
Marketing collateral
Gold: The Butterfly Book
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Silver: Press Kit – Konica Minolta
Impression Paragraph Inc.
Bronze: Mitchell Press DESIGN TEAM Perpetual Calendar
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Miscellaneous
Gold: Saul Leiter, The Ballad of Soames Bantry
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Fiocca Book
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: Genius: 100 Visions of the Future
C.J. Graphics
PRINTING
Self Promotion, printing company
Gold: 2018 Gift Journal – Think Big
Friesens Corp.
Gold: 2018
Simpson Print
Silver: All About Color
CBN Commercial Solutions
Silver: Baby It’s Cold Outside
Advocate Printing & Publishing
Bronze: Friesens UV Ideabook
Friesens Corp.
Self Promotion, printing industry supplier
Gold: Let’s Rock
Gravure Choquet
Silver: Wistful Wanderings & Co. Promotional Book
Canon Canada Inc.
Bronze: Xerox Colour Reignited Carton
C.J. Graphics
Brochures & Booklets, offset
Gold: Coromandel Properties Corporate Brochure
Hemlock Printers
Silver: Wynwood Brochure
Hemlock Printers
Bronze: Chelsea Brochure
Hemlock Printers
Brochures & Booklets, digital
Gold: Disney Pitch
CBN Commercial Solutions
Silver: CX30
Hemlock Printers
Silver: Value Project Book
Hemlock Printers
Bronze: Polygon Homes
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Bronze: Publication & Myths
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Books, hardcover offset
Gold: Saul Leiter, The Ballad of Soames Bantry
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal
Groupe PDI
Bronze: Facebook Artists in Residence Book
Hemlock Printers
Books, softcover offset
Gold: Cirque du Soleil – Crystal, Souvenir Program
Groupe PDI
Silver: Oakridge Flipbook PUR book
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Bronze: Mirroring China’s Past
Friesens Corp.
Bronze: Liebherr Image Brochure
Simpson Print
Bronze: Culture Center – Regina Assumpta volume
Impression Paragraph Inc.
Books, digital
Gold: Bosa Book Key Cover
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Silver: CP FactBook
CBN Commercial Solutions
Bronze: Directing the Story
Webcom, a division of Marquis Book Printing
Bronze: Ark Land
Webcom, a division of Marquis Book Printing
Web Offset
Gold: Mountain Life
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Silver: Stormtech
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Bronze: Canadian Rail Tours
Mitchell Press Ltd.
Business & Annual Reports
Gold: Haskayne 50th Anniversary
CBN Commercial Solutions
Silver: Tricon 2017 Annual Report
Moveable Inc.
Bronze: YVR 2017 Sustainability Report
Hemlock Printers
Flyers & Leaflets
Gold: Les Trésors de la Visitation promo flyer
Impression Paragraph Inc.
Silver: Evermaven, People + Planet + Profit Brochure
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: Mackenzie Investments, Investors Guide
C.J. Graphics
Variable Data Printing
Gold: Value Project Book
Hemlock Printers
Silver: Personalized X-Mas Direct Mailer
Groupe PDI
Bronze: PyeongChang Certificates
C.J. Graphics
Magazines
Gold: 000 – Issue 003
Hemlock Printers
Silver: S Style VOLUME Magazine F/W 2017
St. Joseph Communications
Silver: Shift – RM Sotheby’s Magazine Summer 2018
The Aylmer Express Graphics Group
Bronze: Greybrook Magazine
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: Cervelo – Intervals Fall 2017
The Aylmer Express Graphics Group
Calendars
Gold: FOIL FX calendars
Gravure Choquet
Silver: 2018
Simpson Print
Bronze: Lyden 2018 Calendar
Hemlock Printers
Catalogues
Gold: Hermes, Toronto Brochure
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Steven Heinemann Culture and Nature Catalogue
C.J. Graphics
Bronze: Holt Renfrew Fall 2018
St. Joseph Communications
Labels, digital
Gold: nktr ICE
Jet Label & Packaging
Silver: Evil Spirits Vodka
Jet Label & Packaging
Bronze: SS Gourmet Antipasto
Jet Label & Packaging
Labels, flexography/gravure
Gold: Crown Royal Let’s Celebrate
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Stillhead Distillery
Glenmore Custom Print + Packaging
Bronze: Crown Royal Tailgate Ready
C.J. Graphics
Flexible Packaging
Gold: Compliments 1.5lb Potatoes, 3 item family
Farnell Packaging
Gold: W.F. Tompkins & Sons LTD. BBQ Wood Pellet Packaging
Farnell Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Gold: U.S. Mint American Liberty
Gravure Choquet
Silver: BUKU Sake Box
Glenmore Custom Print + Packaging
Bronze: Canadian Club Premium Original 1858 Carton
C.J. Graphics
Business Cards
Gold: FMAV Business Cards
C.J. Graphics
Silver: MDG (Matrimonial Dressing Gowns)
Gravure Choquet
Bronze: Moveable Business Cards
Moveable Inc.
Bronze: Colour Time Business Cards
Colour Time Printing + Digital Imaging
Stationery & Invitations
Gold: Cohen-Herrendorf – Rambold Wedding Invitation
Colour Time Printing + Digital Imaging
Silver: A Night of Miracles Invitation
Hemlock Printers
Bronze: Highcon Engage VIP Event Invitation
C.J. Graphics
Finishing
Gold: The Butterfly Effect, Westbank Properties
Pacific Bindery Services Ltd.
Silver: Orpailleur Ice Wine
Gravure Choquet
Silver: 2018 Gift Journal – Think Big
Friesens Corp.
Bronze: Wynwood Green, Anthem Properties
Pacific Bindery Services Ltd.
Specialty Project
Gold: Tall Tales, Long Lenses
Friesens Corp.
Silver: The Butterfly Book
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Bronze: The Lion King – 20 Years Deluxe Ed.
Friesens Corp.
Specialty Effects
Gold: Saul Leiter, The Ballad of Soames Bantry
C.J. Graphics
Silver: Press Kit – Konica Minolta
Impression Paragraph Inc.
Bronze: Denalt Label
Groupe PDI
TECHNOLOGY
Most Progressive Printing Process, digital (toner)
Gold: Xerox Iridesse Production Press
Xerox Corporation
Silver: HP Electroink Fluorescent Yellow, Green and Orange
HP Inc.
Bronze: HP ColorUP! New Extended Gamut Solution
HP Inc.
Most Progressive Printing Process, production inkjet
Gold: Océ VarioPrint i200
Canon Canada Inc.
Most Progressive Printing Process, wide format
Gold: Jeti Tauro H3300 UV LED Hybrid Inkjet Printer
Agfa Inc.
Gold: Océ Arizona High Flow Vacuum
Canon Canada Inc.
Most Progressive Printing Process, software or IT
Gold: ePrintDesigner
Amazing Print Tech
Silver: EFI Corrugated Packaging Suite version 6
Electronics For Imaging
Silver: Océ TouchStone
Canon Canada Inc.
Bronze: Komori KP-Connect
Komori/Komcan Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Project
Gold: Facebook Artists in Residence Book
Hemlock Printers
Silver: Montecristo Magazine
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Bronze: Virtu Collection folder
Veritiv
Most Environmentally Progressive Packaging Project
Gold: Starbucks Coffee Passport Campaign Box
C.J. Graphics
Most Environmentally Progressive Technology Company
Gold: HP Canada
Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company
Gold: The Lowe-Martin Group
Silver: Hemlock Printers
Bronze: Symcor Inc.
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