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We are wild about print!

53 Years of

2017 – Daniels Graphics, Asheville, NC

2016 – Heritage Printing & Graphics, Inc., Charlotte, NC

2015 – TCG Legacy, Garner, NC

2014 – Sun Solutions, West Columbia, SC

2013 – Blue Ridge Printing, Asheville, NC

2012 – Graphic Visual Solutions, Greensboro, NC

2011 – Wentworth Printing Corp., West Columbia, SC

2010 – Millennium Print Group, Apex, NC

2009 – Classic Graphics, Charlotte/Raleigh

2008 – Classic Graphics, Charlotte/Raleigh

2007 – Hutchison Allgood Printing Co., Winston Salem, NC

2006 – Professional Printers, Inc., West Columbia, SC

2005 – Wentworth Printing Corp., West Columbia, SC

2004 – Paragon Press, Charlotte, NC

2003 – Moore Wallace State Printing, Columbia, SC

2002 – Salem Printing Company, Winston Salem, NC

2001 – State Printing Company, Columbia, SC

2000 – Classic Graphics, Charlotte, NC

1999 – Harperprints, Inc. Henderson, NC


1997 – Cadmus Corporation, Charlotte, NC

1996 – Crowson–Stone Printing, Columbia, SC


1994 – The Walnut Circle Press, Greensboro, NC

1993 – Fisher–Harrison Corp., a PBM Co., Greensboro, NC



1990 – PBM Graphics, Durham, NC

1989 – Laurel Printing Company, Columbia, SC

1988 – Washburn Press, Charlotte, NC


1986 – Greensboro Printing Company, Greensboro, NC

1985 – Hunter Publishing Company, Winston Salem, NC

1984 – The Hickory Printing Group, Hickory, NC

1983 – Hall Printing Company, High Point, NC

1982 – Hall Printing Company, High Point, NC

1980 – The Alderman Company, High Point, NC

1981 – Keys Printing Company, Greenville, SC

1979 – Case–Hoyt, Charlotte, NC

1978 – The Hickory Printing Group, Hickory, NC


1976 – Hickory Printing Company, Hickory, NC



1973 – Delmar Printing, Charlotte, NC

1972 – Washburn Printing Company, Charlotte, NC

1971 – Hickory Printing Company, Hickory, NC

1970 – Theo. Davis Sons, Zebulon, NC

1969 – Band & White, Spartanburg, SC

1968 – Theo. Davis Sons, Zebulon, NC

1967 – Band & White, Spartanburg, SC

1966 – Keys Printing Company, Greenville, SC

Over the years, hundreds of PICA members have vied for the “Best of Show” recognition. PICA is grateful to all of the award sponsors for helping make the PICA Awards what it is today — the most prestigious graphic arts competition in North and South Carolina.

B E S T O F S H O W

2018 — Classic, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC

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Welcome to the 53rd Annual PICA Awards!

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and our PICA team members, it is my honor and privi-lege to welcome you to this year’s PICA Awards banquet.

Your presence here makes this event what is has become known for – the opportunity to show-case the very best talent and craftmanship our great industry has to offer!

I am sure that as you view this year’s entries you will no doubt appreciate, as do I, the quality and powerful presentation of our industry’s best ingenuity expressed through the craftmanship and expertise of the entries you see!

Congratulations to all this year’s participants and award winners!

Please enjoy your evening with your peers and friends from across the Carolinas, and again, thank you for your support and participation!

Warm regards,I a

Walter Payne

Chairman of the Board

The Printing Industry of the Carolinas, Inc.

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BEST OF SHOW

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Best of Division AK O N I C A M I N O L T A A W A R D

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THE OCÉ VARIOPRINT i-SERIES IS SO FAST AND EASY TO OPERATEthat we’re able to run it at maximum capacity, as proven by our 10 million-plus impressions in a month. It allows us to serve more customers and has publishing-grade quality and color that jumps off the page.”

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THE OCÉ VARIOPRINT i-SERIES IS SO FAST AND EASY TO OPERATEthat we’re able to run it at maximum capacity, as proven by our 10 million-plus impressions in a month. It allows us to serve more customers and has publishing-grade quality and color that jumps off the page.”

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Loftin & Company PrintersC H A R L O T T E , N C

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Best of Division CD O M T A R A W A R D

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Best of Division D

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P R I N T E R S ’ S E R V I C E P R I S C O A W A R D

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Laser Image Printing & MarketingD U R H A M , N C

Most Creative Use of PaperA T H E N S P A P E R A W A R D

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Loftin & Company PrintersC H A R L O T T E , N C

C A S E P A P E R A W A R D

Best Brochure or Broadside

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Graphic Visual SolutionsG R E E N S B O R O , N C

Best Wide FormatF U J I F I L M A W A R D

Hearn Graphics Finishing, Inc.W I N S T O N S A L E M , N C

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G R O W L L . C O M A W A R D

Best Finishing


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Judges’ ChoiceG W E N D O S T E R A W A R D

Heritage Printing & GraphicsC H A R L O T T E , N C

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H E I D E L B E R G A W A R D

Best Printer’s Self-Advertising

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Best DigitalH P I N C . A W A R D


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K O D A K A W A R D

Best Calendar

Salem One, Inc.W I N S T O N S A L E M , N C

Sun SolutionsW E S T C O L U M B I A , S C

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Best BookletK O M O R I A W A R D

Martin Printing Co., Inc.E A S L E Y , S C

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L I N D E N M E Y R M U N R O E A W A R D

Best Presentation Kit


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Best Process Color PrintingM A N C H E S T E R I N D U S T R I E S A W A R D

Sun SolutionsW E S T C O L U M B I A , S C

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S A W A R D

Our Story

PBM Graphics, Inc.D U R H A M , N C

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Best PackagingS U N C H E M I C A L A W A R D


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V E R I T I V A W A R D

Best Catalog

Subtle Impressions, Inc.G A S T O N I A , N C

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Best FlexographyW I K O F F A W A R D

Heritage Printing & GraphicsC H A R L O T T E , N C

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P I C A G U T E N B E R G A W A R D

Most “Best of Category” Awards

Kylie HillA P P L I E D T E C H N O L O G Y E D U C A T I O N C A M P U S , C A M D E N , S C

W A L K E R P . C A N A D A , I N S T R U C T O R

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High School DivisionP I C A F O U N D A T I O N S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D

Gregory HarrisL E N O I R C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E , K I N S T O N , N C

H O P E C A R R O L L , I N S T R U C T O R

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Collegiate DivisionP I C A F O U N D A T I O N S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D N A P C O S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D

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B E S T O F S H O W F I N A L I S T S

1207Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh

1072iTek GraphicsConcord, NC

Loftin & Company PrintersCharlotte, NC

1193Printery

Greensboro, NC

5123A

Anderson 1 & 2 Career and Technology Center Williamston, SC

Applied Technology Education CampusCamden, SC

Applied Technology Education CampusCamden, SC

5076Appalachian State University GAIT

Boone, NCChowan UniversityMurfreesboro, NC

5057Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NCMidlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC

BEST OF SHOW

BEST PRINTING COLLEGIATE DIVISION

BEST PRINTING HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

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S P O N S O R E D A W A R D F I N A L I S T S

BEST PRINTING

Division A(1 to 9 employees)

BEST PRINTING

Division B

(10 to 20 employees)

BEST PRINTING

Division C

(21 to 59 employees)

BEST PRINTING

Division D

(60 or more employees)

MOST CREATIVE USE OF PAPER

1386Buchanan Printing & Graphics

Greensboro, NC

1347Innovative Solutions

Aiken, SC

1392Innovative Solutions

Aiken, SC

1396Printery

Greensboro, NC

1027Arzberger Stationers

Charlotte, NC

1334Laser Image Printing & Mailing

Durham, NCLoftin & Company Printers

Charlotte, NC

1059Loftin & Company Printers

Charlotte, NC

Laser Image Printing & MarketingDurham, NC


1330


1540

Sheriar PressMyrtle Beach, SC


iTek GraphicsConcord, NC

1440Martin Printing

Easley, SC

1074Martin Printing

Easley, SC

1331Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh

1496Graphic Visual Solutions

Greensboro, NC

1478Sun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

1127Sun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

BEST PROCESS COLOR PRINTING

GWEN DOSTER JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD

BEST BOOKLET

BEST BROCHURE OR BROADSIDE

BEST CALENDAR

BEST CATALOG

1440Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh

1422Martin Printing

Easley, SC

1074Martin Printing

Easley, SC

1202PBM GraphicsDurham, NC


Greensboro, NC


Greensboro, NC Graphic Visual Solutions

Greensboro, NC

1180Sun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

1015Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh



1074Sun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

1138Daniels Graphics

Asheville, NC


Greensboro, NC

1252Indexx

Greenville, SCLoftin & Company Printers

Charlotte, NC

1480BP Solutions Group

Asheville, NC

1482Buchanan Printing & Graphics

Greensboro, NC

1225Heritage Printing & Graphics

Charlotte, NC

1257Salem One

Winston Salem, NC

1106Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh

1463Classic

Charlotte & RaleighGraphic Visual Solutions

Greensboro, NCLoftin & Company Printers

Charlotte, NC

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BEST DIGITAL PRINTING

BEST FLEXOGRAPHY

BEST PACKAGING

BEST PRESENTATION KIT

BEST PRINTER’S SELF ADVERTISING

BEST WIDE FORMAT

1473BP Solutions Group

Asheville, NC

1437PBM GraphicsDurham, NC

Salem OneWinston Salem, NC

1059Salem One

Winston Salem, NC

1352Martin Printing Co.

Easley, SC

134Salem One

Winston Salem, NC

1181Westmoreland Printers

Shelby, NC

1441347Classic

Charlotte & Raleigh Heritage Printing & Graphics, Inc.

Charlotte, NCPrint Management Group LLC

Charlotte, NCTCG LegacyGarner, NC


Greensboro, NC


Greensboro, NC

1469Laser Image Printing & Marketing

Durham, NC

1166Sun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

1510Pace Labels

Williamston, SC

1449Pace Labels

Williamston, SCSalem One

Winston Salem, NCSubtle Impressions

Gastonia, NC


Greensboro, NCHeritage Printing & Graphics, Inc.

Charlotte, NCHeritage Printing & Graphics, Inc.

Charlotte, NC

Telepathic Graphics Rocky Mount, NC

BEST FINISHING

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR “OUR STORY”

PICA GUTENBERG AWARD 1473

Heritage Printing & GraphicsCharlotte, NC32 BOC wins

Graphic Visual SolutionsGreensboro, NC

20 BOC wins

Salem OneWinston Salem, NC

15 BOC wins

Martin PrintingEasley, SC

15 BOC wins

1510Carolina Letterpress

Cayce, SC

1449Heritage Printing & Graphics

Charlotte, NCSun Solutions

West Columbia, SC

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1445Arzberger Stationers

Charlotte, NC


Greensboro, NCHearn Graphic Finishing

Winston Salem, NCiTek GraphicsConcord, NC

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Buchanan Printing Greensboro, NC

Best of Category

9

Special Judges Award

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Award of Excellence

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Carolina Letterpress, Inc. Cayce, SC

Best of Category

3


1

Award of Excellence

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Chowan University - University Graphic Services Murfreesboro, NC

Best of Category

–


1

Award of Excellence

1

Hearn Graphic Finishing, Inc. Winston Salem, NC

Best of Category

4


–

Award of Excellence

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Growll.com Best Finishing

Innovative Solutions Aiken, SC

Best of Category

4


2

Award of Excellence

1

Mullen Publications, Inc. Charlotte, NC

Best of Category

2


2

Award of Excellence

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Pace Labels Williamston, SC

Best of Category

2


1

Award of Excellence

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Pitt County Government Imaging Services Department Greenville, NC

Best of Category

–


–

Award of Excellence

1

Poole Printing Company Raleigh, NC

Best of Category

2


–

Award of Excellence

–

Printery Greensboro, NC

Best of Category

2


2

Award of Excellence

–

Konica Minolta Best Printing Division A (1 to 9 employees)

Westmoreland Printers, Inc. Shelby, NC

Best of Category

2


1

Award of Excellence

–

2 0 1 8 D I V I S I O N B W I N N E R S : 1 0 - 2 0 E M P L O Y E E S

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BCE South Indian Trail, NC

Best of Category

2


–

Award of Excellence

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Chamblee Graphics Raleigh, NC

Best of Category

2


–

Award of Excellence

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Deluxe Printing Group Hickory, NC

Best of Category

2


1

Award of Excellence

–

Heritage Printing & Graphics, Inc. Charlotte, NC

Best of Category

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10

Award of Excellence

1

Heidelberg Best Printer’s Self Advertising

Gutenberg Most Best of Category Awards

Laser Image Printing & Marketing Durham, NC

Best of Category

3


–

Award of Excellence

2

Athens Paper Most Creative Use of Paper

Loftin & Company Printers Charlotte, NC

Best of Category

9


–

Award of Excellence

1

Canon Solutions America Best Printing Division B (10 to 20 employees)

Case Paper Best Brochure or Broadside

Morgan Printers Inc. Winterville, NC

Best of Category

7


12

Award of Excellence

3

Sheriar Press Myrtle Beach, SC

Best of Category

14


21

Award of Excellence

10

Spectra Integration Columbia, SC

Best of Category

2


4

Award of Excellence

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2 0 1 8 D I V I S I O N C W I N N E R S : 2 1 - 5 9 E M P L O Y E E S

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Arzberger Stationers Charlotte, NC

Best of Category

6


1

Award of Excellence

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BP Solutions Group, Inc. Asheville, NC

Best of Category

9


5

Award of Excellence

7

Daniels Graphics Asheville, NC

Best of Category

3


1

Award of Excellence

1

Indexx, Inc. Greenville, SC

Best of Category

6


7

Award of Excellence

3

iTek Graphics Concord, NC

Best of Category

13


8

Award of Excellence

4

Domtar Best Printing Division C (21 to 59 employees)

Martin Printing Co., Inc. Easley, SC

Best of Category

15


2

Award of Excellence

3

Lindenmeyr Munroe Best Presentation Kit

Print Management Group, LLC Charlotte, NC

Best of Category

2


2

Award of Excellence

3

Service Printing Company Columbia, SC

Best of Category

1


3

Award of Excellence

1

Subtle Impressions, Inc Gastonia, NC

Best of Category

4


1

Award of Excellence

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Wikoff Best Flexography

TCG Legacy Garner, NC

Best of Category

5


5

Award of Excellence

–

Telepathic Graphics Inc. Rocky Mount, NC

Best of Category

1


3

Award of Excellence

–

The Printing Port Myrtle Beach, SC

Best of Category

–


1

Award of Excellence

3

USC Printing Services Columbia, SC

Best of Category

1


1

Award of Excellence

–

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2 0 1 8 D I V I S I O N D W I N N E R S : 6 0 O R M O R E E M P L O Y E E S

Classic Charlotte & Raleigh

Best of Category

5


6

Award of Excellence

5

Mac Papers Best of Show

Printers Service Prisco Best Printing Division D (60 or more employees)

Manchester Best Process Color

Veritiv Best Catalog

Graphic Visual Solutions Greensboro, NC

Best of Category

20


10

Award of Excellence

1

HP Best Digital Printing

FujiFilm Best Wide Format Printing

Gwen Doster Judges’ Choice

ImageMark Business Services Gastonia, NC

Best of Category

–


4

Award of Excellence

1

Meredith Webb Printing Company Burlington, NC

Best of Category

–


1

Award of Excellence

–

NC Correction Enterprises — Print Plant Nashville, NC

Best of Category

1


2

Award of Excellence

1

PBM Graphics, Inc. Durham, NC

Best of Category

6


1

Award of Excellence

–

Sun Chemical Best Packaging

Salem One, Inc. Winston Salem, NC

Best of Category

15


18

Award of Excellence

6

Kodak Best Calendar

Sun Solutions West Columbia, SC

Best of Category

12


10

Award of Excellence

12

Komori Best Booklet

PICA Ptresident Our Story

Valassis Manufacturing Durham, NC

Best of Category

1


1

Award of Excellence

1

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2 0 1 8 H I G H S C H O O L D I V I S I O N W I N N E R S

2 0 1 8 C O L L E G I A T E D I V I S I O N W I N N E R S

Academy for Technology & Academics Conway, SC

Best of Category

1


1

Award of Excellence

2

Anderson 1 & 2 Career & Technology Center Williamston, SC

Best of Category

1


–

Award of Excellence

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PICA Foundation Third Place

Applied Technology Education Campus Camden, NC

Best of Category

3


5

Award of Excellence

2

PICA Foundation First Place

PICA Foundation Second Place

Carrboro High School Carrboro, NC

Best of Category

–


2

Award of Excellence

4

Lexington 2 Innovation Center Columbia, SC

Best of Category

2


–

Award of Excellence

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Appalachian State University GAIT Boone, NC

Best of Category

1


2

Award of Excellence

5

Chowan University Graphics Program Murfreesboro, NC

Best of Category

1


1

Award of Excellence

1

Clemson University Clemson, SC

Best of Category

–


5

Award of Excellence

6

Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC

Best of Category

4


2

Award of Excellence

1

NAPCO Best Printing

Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC

Best of Category

2


1

Award of Excellence

1

Trident Technical College Charleston, SC

Best of Category

–


1

Award of Excellence

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2017 – Salem One, Winston Salem, NC


2015 – Salem One, Winston Salem, NC


2013 – TCG Legacy, Garner NC

2012 – Classic, Charlotte & Raleigh

People’s Choice2 0 1 8 A W A R D W I L L B E V O T E D L I V E

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