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👀 Want to know what catches our Print & Design Contest judge's attention?
Ryan Moskun says it's often the work that isn't afraid to push boundaries.

"The pieces that aren't afraid to 'mess around and find out' tend to be the ones that raise the bar for what print can be."

The best submissions aren't necessarily the ones with the most embellishments or effects. They're the ones where every design and production decision feels intentional and where creators aren't afraid to experiment.

So experiment.
Take risks.
Try something new.

You might just create the next award-winning piece! 🏆

Submit your work today! ⬇
https://www.gpaprintdesigncontest.com/

The GPA Print & Design Contest closes July 31st! No entry fee. No limit on submissions. Just your best work printed on a GPA substrate within the last year.

Winners get featured on our social channels and compete for the top honor at our Award Celebration in Las Vegas during Printing United (Sept 23–25).

If you've been on the fence, there's no reason not to submit! We want to see what you've been creating. One entry could qualify for multiple categories.

Don't let July 31st pass without entering. The industry recognition, the Vegas celebration, the visibility — it's all waiting for you.

📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026
🔗 Enter here: https://www.gpaprintdesigncontest.com/

Our team had a great time attending the 2026 Book Manufacturers'​ Institute Spring Management Conference this week! John Crumbaugh, Jules Gonzales, and Jennifer Lamm joined industry leaders for conversations around the future of book manufacturing. It was a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, and bring back new ideas that continue to push our industry forward!

The bar was set high last year and we’re still thinking about it! 👀

The 2026 Print & Design Contest is officially open 🎉

This is your moment to show off and get recognized in the print industry.
It's free to enter, there's no limit on submissions, and it only takes a few minutes to get your entry in. So go ahead, dust off that project you're proud of and throw your hat in the ring!

📅 Entries open through July 31, 2026

👉 Enter now: https://www.gpaprintdesigncontest.com

Earlier this week, John Crumbaugh and Jules Gonzales were in San Antonio at the Inkjet Summit, where they had the opportunity to present, connect with a wide range of industry leaders, and dig into the real conversations shaping where inkjet is headed. From thoughtful one-on-one discussions to broader sessions, it was a valuable few days of sharing ideas and challenging perspectives.

We are thrilled to introduce our final judge for GPA’s Print & Design Contest – Ryan Moskun!

Ryan Moskun is a marketing leader at Harris & Bruno International, where he helps drive brand strategy and market education around print finishing, coating, and digital embellishment. With a strong focus on design, innovation, and the power of tactile print, Ryan works closely with printers, partners, and creatives to highlight how coating and embellishments can elevate the printed experience. His passion for premium print applications and emerging finishing technologies gives him a strong appreciation for the creativity and craftsmanship behind exceptional print design.

We are excited to introduce our next GPA Print & Design Contest Judge – John Dettmer!

John Dettmer brings over two decades of deep color expertise to his role as HP Indigo's Color Expert for the Americas. Based in Rochester, NY since 1996, John joined HP in 2019 following an 18-year tenure at RIT, where he formulated spot color inks, managed multi-platform prepress operations, and taught courses in digital printing, file preparation, and computer-to-plate technologies… Today, John serves as a Worldwide Color Subject Matter Expert for HP Indigo, delivering Color Value Added Service visits to commercial and Labels & Packaging customers across the Americas, developing color tools and documentation, and leading internal color training for HP team members. He holds Idealliance certifications in both G7 and Color Management.

Check out our contest details and submit your entry today: https://www.gpaprintdesigncontest.com/

We are thrilled to introduce one of our three judges for GPA’s 2026 Print & Design Contest – Chris Hyde!

is a marketing and creative director, event emcee, and professional translator — converting complex ideas into marketing messages that connect and entertain.

He's equally at home scripting a keynote opener, riffing on behavioral science, or hunting down the perfect visual for the third article in a long email newsletter. Because details matter. He’s worked with community and in the world of print since before he had grey hair. He always operated with one simple principle in mind: if it looks and sounds boring to you, it looks and sounds boring to everyone else.

John Crumbaugh and Jules Gonzales are heading to Inkjet Summit next week in San Antonio, TX for a few days of big ideas, meaningful connections, and everything happening at the forefront of Inkjet! If you’re there, don’t miss the chance to connect with them!

🎉 Congratulations to our Q1 2026 Award Winners!

Employees of the Quarter:
Latanya Jackson
Maricela Arroyo
Keith Hefner

Leader of the Quarter:
B. Talmadge Pearson

Quarterly Sales MVP:
Trish Maulson