www.sherwoodgroupuk.com 0115 928 7766 

The Pop’n’Rock and Swing cards put it in the winning groove thanks to four-colour cards with spot sealer varnish and little tolerance in die-cutting. Sherwood also had the right moves for cards for Art File and Nigel Quiney Publications, as well as a conference menu for the Greeting Card Association. “A diverse range of samples with impressive details,” said the judges. 

Highly commended 

Loxleys

www.loxleys.co.uk 0114 250 1150 

Loxleys almost stole the show this year with samples for the Hello Neon, Orion and Umami greeting card ranges and an invite for RETA. “The foiling complemented eye-catching designs,” said judges of work from the Sheffield company, founded in 1854.

Taylor Bloxham Group

www.taylorbloxham.co.uk 0116 234 2600

Taylor Bloxham Group is in the mood for awards. Two of its samples this year were for the Baftas, the others were for Rosie Made a Thing and the Original Poster Company. The Leicester firm has become a star performer thanks to “great consistency across all samples”, said the judges.

Finalists

Loxleys

Midland Regional Printers

The Sherwood Group

Taylor Bloxham Group

Woodmansterne Publications