Excellence in Thermography
The call for entries in the Excellence in Thermography Contest will be issued in the first quarter of 2008 Any company involved in the thermographic process is eligible to enter. Entries are judged based on excellence in quality of thermography including color control, design, registration and how the use of thermography enhances the finished piece. The 19 award categories include excellence in thermography for business cards, envelopes, letterheads or personal stationery, social announcements or invitations, foil stamping and self promotion. Winners will be announced at the 11th Annual Conference at the Bishop's Lodge and Resort. Santa Fe, NM, June 25-28, 2008.
The excellence in Thermography Contest is appropriately named the "Freddie" to honor Fred Nicotera, who is known within the industry as the Father of Thermography. Mr. Nicotera was active in the industry for a half century. He started as a jogger at the end of a thermography machine. He retired as founder and president of Faust Thermographic Supply, Inc., one of the industry's largest powder manufacturers. Mr. Nicotera also developed many products and processes that continue to benefit thermographers worldwide. His numerous contributions to the industry have forever linked his name to excellence in thermography.
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WPT Announces Call for Entries for the 8th Annual Excellence in Thermography Contest - The Freddies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Worldwide Printing Thermographers
Association (WPT) has announced its 2005 CALL FOR ENTRIES for the
Eighth Annual Excellence in Thermography Contest - the FREDDIEs.
Any company involved in the thermographic (raised printing) process is
eligible to enter. Entries are judged based on excellence in quality
including color control and thermography, design and registration,
and how the use of thermography enhances the piece. The 19 award
categories include excellence in thermography for: business cards,
envelopes, letterheads or personal stationery; social announcements
or invitations; foil stamping; and advertising, self-promotion and
promotional work. Winners will be announced at WPT's 8th annual
conference at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, PA, June 22-25, 2005.
Eligible pieces for judging must have been printed between May 1,
2004 and April 30, 2005. Entries must be postmarked no later than May
1, 2005. WPT membership is not a requirement. For an official entry form,
contact WPT at 202-393-2818 or downloaded here.
The Excellence in Thermography Contest is appropriately named
the "FREDDIE" to honor Fred Nicotera, who is known
within the industry as the Father of Thermography. Fred's
contributions to the thermography (raised printing) industry span
45 years.
He started in 1945 as a jogger at the end of thermography
machine and retired in 1995 as the founder and president of Faust
Thermographic Supply, Inc., one of the industry's largest
powder manufacturers. Fred developed many products and processes
that continue to benefit thermographers worldwide. His numerous
contributions to the industry have linked his name forever to
excellence in thermography.
Official Rules can be downloaded here and Entry Summary/Master Shipping Form can be downloaded here.
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