FAQs
- How can I be sure you have received my entry?
- Entrants receive an email confirmation when they enter along with a link to the Guidelines document, which is the guide for all entries.
- What are the entry terms and conditions?
- PRINTING United Alliance assumes all entries have permission from an appropriate party to enter the nominee. In the event that an entrant without such rights submits an entry, the entrant will not be eligible for the competition. PRINTING United Alliance is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant. Submission of any entry acknowledges the right of PRINTING United Alliance to use it for exhibition and publication in any medium.
Timely submission of an entry meeting the eligibility requirements and payment of the entry fee as stated herein ensures that an entry will be reviewed and considered for recognition.
If an entry receives an award, the manner and details of announcing such nomination and award is strictly within the discretion of PRINTING United Alliance. We are committed to publicizing all Pinnacle Product Awards recipients in the same manner.
- Do you have to be based in the United States to participate?
- We encourage and welcome entries from all over the world. All submissions must be in English to participate.
- Is it possible to receive judges’ ratings and comments for my entry?
- Judges’ score sheets are available upon request.
- How many entrants win a Pinnacle Product Award each year?
- The Pinnacle Product Award consists of about 85 categories this year (it can vary from year-to-year). Not all categories have a winner. For those categories with less than three entries, the entry must receive a minimum score for a winner to be declared. Typically, 65-75 winners are chosen in any given year.
- How do I order a trophy?
- Winners will be notified the week of June 24th. You can order a trophy by filling out this FORM and returning it to dnye@printing.org by July 28th.
- How many Pinnacle Product Award trophies can I purchase for my team or other office locations?
- There is no limit; you can purchase as many Pinnacle Product Award trophies as you’d like. Each award is $200 and includes shipping.
- Can we submit videos?
- For Non-Output entries in the categories of Finishing, Automation or screen print equipment categories, you may submit a video to help the judges better understand the capabilities of your product. For software categories, send a link and/or video for your product for the judges to review. This is in addition to the image that must be submitted for use in the virtual gallery.
- When does the competition open?
- The competition opens February 5th, and the site will remain open to submit entries until April 12, 2024. Entries must be submitted online by midnight, Friday April 12, 2024 and samples must be received by end of day Friday May 10, 2024, to be judged. Winners will be notified the week of June 24, 2024.
- What exactly does the photo opportunity entail at the PRINTING United Expo?
- There will be a scheduled date and time where you’ll have a photo taken with a sample award star and the award program manager. Details, date, and time will be provided to all award winners.