What? Neographics Gala and Awards Banquet (click here for invitation)
Where? The Switch House, 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
When? May 14, 2026
Time? 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
What is included? Tickets include open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert, awards presentation and valet parking.
Tickets? Click here to order tables, half tables or tickets. Download our RSVP card here. Contact us to be billed at (716) 691-3211 or info@printcommunications.org
Announcing Neographics Outstanding Individual Award Winners
Congratulations to the following individuals who were selected from submissions to the Neographics Outstanding Individual Awards. They will be honored at the Neographics Awards Gala, May 14th.
Becky Almeter, President, Hodgins Engraving, Batavia, NY
Outstanding Leadership in the Print Industry Award
Becky is a mentor, a role model, and a source of hope and stability during life’s most challenging moments. She didn’t simply manage a crisis [a devastating fire in May 2025] — she led through it with remarkable strength and humanity.
Julia Meassick, Technical Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Atlantic Graphic Systems, Columbia, MD
Outstanding Marketing Print Professional Award
Julia’s cohesive strategy – blending print, social media and web – has pushed brand recognition to an all-time high, earning consistent praise for its creativity and relevancy. She pairs “supernatural” creativity with sharp organizational skills and drive.
Daron Rogers, Sr. Client Solutions Manager, Systems Design & Improvement, IMS Solutions, Liverpool, NY
Outstanding Customer Service in Print Award
Daron proactively improves processes and communication to prevent issues before they occur. By empowering his team to take ownership of client needs, he ensures customers feel heard, supported, and confident in our partnership.
Gregory Ruby, Pressman, K&W Finishing, Baltimore, MD
Outstanding Print Production Performance Award
Greg achieves tight registration on highly technical finishing jobs that others decline. His dependable attitude and willingness to help others, makes him both an exceptional craftsman and valued teammate.
NEOGRAPHICS® Winners Announced!
Power of Print Award – the Best of the Best!
SureFold Company Inc.
Power of Print Runner Up
1st runner up – Fry Communications
2nd runner up – NB Bookbinding
3rd runner up – The Standard Group
4th runner up – K&W Finishing Inc.
5th runner up – Indigo Ink Digital Printing Inc.
Best of Category Awards
Alcom Printing (3 awards)
BookBaby
CTC of Lackawanna County
Diamond Packaging (2 awards)
Fort Nassau Graphics (2 awards)
Graphic Imaging
The H&H Group
Hatteras
Intellicor
Ironmark (3 awards)
K&W Finishing
PDC Graphics
Roelynn Litho
Schmitz Press (2 awards)
Strategic Factory
SureFold Company Inc.
The Standard Group (9 awards)
Zenger Group (2 awards)
Franklin Award Winners
Alcom Printing (13)
BookBaby (2)
CTC of Lackawanna County (5)
Diamond Packaging (5)
Fort Nassau Graphics (2)
Fry Communications (4)
Graphic Imaging (2)
The H & H Group
Hatteras
Indigo Ink Digital Printing (3)
Intellicor (8)
Ironmark (4)
K&W Finishing (2)
NB Bookbinding
NextGen Label Group (2)
OnPress Book Printing (2)
PDC Graphics (7)
Perfect Communications
Prestige Color (2)
Printing Specialist (4)
Roelynn Litho (2)
Schmitz Press (2)
SGM Bindery
Strategic Factory (3)
SureFold Company Inc. (4)
The Standard Group (19)
Zenger Group (4)
Congratulations to all winners! Presentation of awards will be on May 14th at the Switch House, Philadelphia, PA.
Neographics Judges for 2026
- Daniel Dejan – Principal/Creative Director, Dejan Associates
- Rio DeNaro – Senior Graphic Designer, National Gallery of Art
- Stephen Martinec – President, SGM Bindery
- Sherry Kennell – Senior Business Development Manager, CTI Paper USA, Inc.
- Eileen Womelsdorf – Senior Creative Project Manager, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Jeff Wiggins – Operations Manager, Dow Jones & Company/Wall Street Journal
