“Last year for our debut awards event there were 24 entries and the overall winner from the top 10 was The Ryedale Group, which had developed a means of litho printing electronic circuitry onto plastic using conductive inks,” said event organiser Tony Mash.

“We are sure we will receive even more entries this year and are targeting a broader range of industry sectors and many more start-up enterprises. Changes in processes as well as technology are welcomed.”

Entries are sought from companies or individuals active in the print industry or allied trades such as packaging, kit and consumables supply and manufacturing, publishing the  design and advertising sectors.

Submissions can be made direct to Stationers’, or via trade associations. Entry forms can be downloaded here. For more information visit The Stationers' website or contact Deborah Rea via communications@stationers.org.

The closing date for entries is 31 March and winners will be revealed at an exhibition and awards lunch at Stationers’ Hall on Monday 29 June.