Graphic Village is proud to announce that we received 13 awards at the 2026 Print Excellence Awards, hosted by the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA) as part of its annual Print Week celebration.
The Print Excellence Awards recognize the highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation, and technical expertise in the printing industry across Ohio, Michigan, and Northern Kentucky. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry professionals who judge projects based on print quality, finishing, design execution, and overall production excellence.
The 2026 competition included 689 entries from 58 member companies, making this year’s awards highly competitive and a strong representation of the outstanding work being produced across the industry.
Graphic Village’s winning projects span a wide range of capabilities—from commercial print and corporate communications to packaging, large format graphics, and custom publications.
2026 Print Excellence Awards Results
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- 7 Gold Awards
- 2 Silver Awards
- 4 Bronze Awards
These honors reflect the incredible collaboration between our clients, creative partners, and the Graphic Village team who work together to bring complex, high-impact print projects to life.
Our Award-Winning Work
Here’s a look at the projects that earned top recognition:
Gold Award Winners
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- Ruah Woods Institute – Holy Spirit Cards (Booklets – 6”x9” or Smaller)
- Crossroads Church – Crossroads Adventure Booklet (Books – Other than Hardbound 6”x9” or Smaller)
- Cessna by Textron Aviation Inc. – Cessna Collateral (Corporate Communications)
- Xylem, Inc. – Mission: Water (Magazines and Publications)
- Graphic Village – City Sounds of America Calendar (Calendars)
- Graphic Village – City Sounds of America Calendar (Printer’s Self-Advertising)
- Graphic Village – GV LAM (Lamination Cards) (Creative / Design)
Silver Award Winners
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- Xavier University – The Campaign for XU (Brochures – Multi-Page)
- Beehive Industries – Beehive Industries Wall Graphics (Large Format Printing)
Bronze Award Winner
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- Moeller High School – The Main Event (Announcements and Invitations)
- Crossroads Church – Birth of Jesus Booklet (Booklets – 6”x9” or Smaller)
- Skyline Chili – Chicken Chili Packaging (Packaging)
- Skyline Chili – Original Recipe Packaging (Packaging)
A Team Effort: Continuing a Tradition of Print Excellence
For more than a century, Graphic Village has partnered with organizations to produce impactful print, packaging, and branded experiences. Awards like these highlight the craftsmanship and collaboration that go into every project — from concept and design to printing, finishing, and fulfillment.
We’re grateful to our clients and partners who trust us to help bring their brands to life, and we’re proud of the talented Graphic Village team whose dedication makes work like this possible.
