FESPA Awards 2025 deadline extended

The Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (FESPA) has announced an extension for printers and sign-makers to submit their entries to the FESPA Awards 2025.

The annual FESPA Awards takes place as part of FESPA’s Global Print Expo 2025 at the Messe Berlin, Germany, taking place from May 6^th to 9^th. The awards show honours the achievements of specialist printers and sign-makers worldwide, aiming to celebrate their expertise, creativity, and innovation.

Hundreds of entries are submitted across 18 specialised categories each year, which are evaluated and shortlisted by a panel of industry experts.

Those wishing to participate will now have until midnight on January 6^th, 2025, to submit their entry.

Categories for this year’s awards include Display, Printed Textiles, Creative Special Effects, and Printed Garments. The full list of categories can be found on the FESPA awards website.

Each submission is automatically considered for an additional four categories, namely the People’s Choice, Best in Show, Innovation, and Sustainability awards.

For the People’s Choice award, all entries will be showcased online and judged by the printing and signage community. Voting for the People's Choice Award is open from January, 6^th to 23^rd, 2025 with all shortlisted entries announced on February 23^rd. Following this, all shortlisted entries will be on display at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025.

The official awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday May 7th, 2025, followed by a drinks reception. All shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend alongside industry experts, media, and sponsors. More information on how to enter can be found on the FESPA Awards website.