2026 finalists announced!
Analogue-to-digital
Sponsored by Dantex Group
Company: MCC Americas Wine & Spirits
Entry: Memento Mori 2023
Customer: Memento Mori Winery
Press: HP Indigo 6000+
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): 80# Estate 8
Software: Esko
Company: Sealed Air
Entry: Wegmans Jambalaya
Customer: Wegmans
Press: Sealed Air 5540 Hybrid Print
Finishing and converting: Nordemeccanica Combi
Substrate(s): PET 12 mu
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Esko Automation, GMG Colour Management
Run length/volume: 20,800 ft (6340 m)
Company: Litograf
Entry: Slovenska Series
Customer: St. Nicolaus
Press: Xeikon TX500 – Titon toner
Finishing and converting: GM HF330 hot foil, 3D varnish and die cutting on MGI
Substrate(s): Antique white UPM
Software: X800, Esko
Run length/volume: 50,000pcs
Company: QLM Label Makers Australia
Entry: Hydreau Sports Hydration Powders
Customer: EHP Labs
Press: HP 6000
Substrate(s): PP Silver + Matt Laminate
Software: CERM + ESKO workflow
Run length/volume: 1500 x 3 styles
Application excellence – primary packaging
Sponsored by Packaging Innovations
Company: Label Power
Entry: Rivertown Artisan Gin
Customer: Queensland Distillery
Press: Epson SurePress L-65334VW
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): PP Silver
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Run length/volume: 3000 labels
Company: Label Apeel
Entry: Compass Box Gagga
Customer: Compass Box
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International
Substrate(s): Tintoretto Gesso UWS, Permanent adhesive, Glassine liner
Software: CERM, Esko Automation Engine, HP Indigo Production Pro
Run length/volume: 600 labels, 467m
Company: Harkwell
Entry: Peanut Butter v. Chocolate Brownie Film
Customer: Duel Fuel
Press: HP Indigo 25000
Finishing and converting: Karlville Combi Pack Ready laminator
Substrate(s): Metallised BOPP 20mu
Software: Packz, Color Pilot, X-Rite Color Management HP Print OS Production Pro
Run length/volume: 88m, 1000pcs
Company: pouches.co.uk
Entry: Chocolate Button Stand Up Pouch
Customer: Holdsworth Chocolates
Press: HP Indigo 25000 760 wide
Finishing and converting: Karlville, slitting laminating and converting
Substrate(s): 110mu duplex METOPP, clear PE EVOH and 20mu Matt PE finish
Software: Cerm, Cloudflow
Run length/volume: 30000 pouches, 4800m
Best company to work for
Sponsored by Compass Business Finance
Company: A4labels.com
Location: Fishersgate, West Sussex
Company: Midland Regional Printers
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Company: Bakers
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Best use of personalisation
Sponsored by Screen Europe
Company: Harkwell
Entry: Honey Rum Labels
Customer: Chew Valley Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Silver Vac LUX Ultra WS
Company: Fast Printed Packaging
Entry: Mailer Boxes
Customer: FFS Beauty
Press: Trojan Digital T3 OPX3
Finishing and converting: CMYK overspray
Substrate(s): Solid cardboard
Run length/volume: 1000
Company: Celeritas Solutions
Entry: Jack Daniels Honey Gift Experience
Customer: Brown-Forman
Press: Various including flatbed digital
Substrate(s): Wood, recyclable board materials, paper and glass
Software: Digital print workflow system
Best use of water-based inks
Sponsored by Epson SurePress
Company: Eco Flexibles
Entry: Hot Chocolate
Customer: Booja‑Booja
Press: Fujifilm Jet Press FP790
Finishing and converting: Nordmeccanica Simplex SL, Ash Diesel diamond slitter, Karlville Swiss KS‑SUP‑400‑D pouch line
Software: Esko ArtPro+, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Color Engine
Run length/volume: 1 SKU, 25,000 pouches
Company: Label Tec Scotland
Entry: Man O’ Sword
Press: SurePress L‑4533/AW
Finishing and converting: Newfoil
Substrate(s): Tintoretto Gesso – textured
Consumables: Silver foil
Software: Esko DFE
Run length/volume: 1000
Company: Perigon GmbH (Diageo)
Entry: Baileys Festive Bottle 2025
Customer: Baileys
Press: Digital HDMF (High Definition Micro Fusion)
Substrate(s): Glass
Consumables: Sihl film, Sensient Elvajet water‑based sublimation inks
Software: Hybrid Brandz Cloudflow
Run length/volume: 5000 bottles
Environmental company of the year
Sponsored by Cerm
Company: Midland Regional Printers
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Company: Spectrum Digital Labels
Location: Watton, Norfolk
Company: A4labels.com
Location: Fishersgate, West Sussex
Excellence in design
Company: Spirit Labels
Entry: The Ephemera Collection
Customer: Mossburn Distillers
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): UPM multiprint
Software: HP Print OS
Run length/volume: 9600 bottles (12 variants)
Company: MCC Americas Wine & Spirits
Entry: RuVango 2019
Customer: Ruvango Winery
Press: HP Indigo 6000+
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): 70# Metallic Bright Silver
Software: Esko
Run length/volume: 15,000
Company: MCC Glasgow
Entry: Bruichladdich X4 Wrap
Customer: Bruichladdich
Press: HP 6800
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Sorolla Recycled H&O WS FSC SH6020+
Software: Esko
Run length/volume: 800 labels
Company: QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: JK 7
Customer: SEEKERS Independent Spirits
Press: HP Indigo 6800 & 20000
Finishing and converting: Matt Laminate, Zipper
Substrate(s): MPET
Software: HP Smartstream Collage
Run length/volume: 490 × 7 styles + 49 × 7 styles
Excellence in finishing and embellishment
Sponsored by AB Graphic International
Company: Reflex Labels+
Entry: Copeland Distillery Cask‑Strength Double‑Distilled Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Customer: Copeland Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6900 Series 3
Finishing and converting: Grafotronic DCL2, hot foil, emboss
Substrate(s): Sable Blanc FSC S2030 PET 23, Kurz Luxor MTS 220, Kurz Luxor RTV 362
Software: Esko Auto‑engine, Colour Pilot, X‑Rite Exact
Run length/volume: 131m /1253 labels
Company: Spirit Labels
Entry: Fettercairn 29yo Vanguard Series
Customer: Whyte & Mackay
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fasson Cotton Extra White
Software: HP PrintOS Production Pro for Labels and Packaging
Run length/volume: 99 bottles
Company: QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Saigon Spirits Labels
Customer: Saigon Spirits
Press: HP Indigo 6800
Finishing and converting: Embossing, Gold foil, Matt varnish
Substrate(s): Rafwine Antique White Paper
Run length/volume: 5,000
Company: MCC Adelaide
Entry: Terai India Craft Gin
Customer: Globus Spirits
Press: HP Indigo 6600
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3, Offline, Rotoflex
Substrate(s): Cotone Bianco Ultra 130gsm SH PET30
Software: Esko Smart Stream, HP Production Pro
Run length/volume: 1500m, 3000 labels
Excellence with hybrid printing
Sponsored by Domino
Company: Midland Regional Printers
Entry: HIIT Pre‑Workout Electric Orange
Customer: HIIT Supplements
Press: Mark Andy Digital Pro 3
Finishing and converting: Bar Graphic Elite eDSR
Substrate(s): Herma Silver Polypropylene – 62gsm
Software: Hybrid Cloudflow / Kodak Prinergy
Run length/volume: 56m/260 labels
Company: Showcase Creative
Entry: Spacestor
Customer: Spacestor
Press: HP Z9, Konica Minolta C6100, HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: Zünd S3
Substrate(s): 140gsm uncoated paper, 350gsm silk, 275gsm folding box board, anti‑scuff matt laminate, LD33 black foam
Software: Adobe programmes, Arden Impact, PitStop
Run length/volume: 100
Company: All4Labels UK
Entry: Rook Nitro Stout
Customer: Fyne Ales
Press: Nilpeter FA4/Domino
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Omega HSR
Substrate(s): PP White
Software: Adobe Illustrator, ArtPro+, GMG colour management, Esko DFE
Run length/volume: 4500 labels
Company: Label Apeel
Entry: Bad Wolf
Customer: Penderyn Distillery
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Silvervac, Permanent adhesive, Glassine liner
Software: Cerm, Esko, Adobe Illustrator
Run length/volume: 1000 labels/645m
Excellence with inkjet – labels
Sponsored by Durst
Company: Amberley Labels
Entry: Fancy That Double Dry Hopped IPA
Customer: Beyond Belief Brewery
Press: MPS EF Symjet Hybrid 430 (Domino + MPS)
Finishing and converting: MPS EF SYMJET 430
Substrate(s): PP Top Silver S7000ER – BG40 WH FSC (Fasson)
Software: GMC Colour Management, Esko Automation, Prin, Shoplogix, MPS Intellimat System
Run length/volume: 3,500m
Company: Label Express
Entry: Series 1 Doom – Imperial Stout
Customer: Sureshot Brewing Co.
Press: Durst TAU 340 RSC E LED
Finishing and converting: A B G International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fasson Silver Polypropylene
Software: Hybrid Packz
Run length/volume: 1200 labels
Company: Label Power
Entry: Kingfisher Vodka
Customer: QLD Distillery
Press: HP Indigo WS6800
Finishing and converting: A B G International Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): Self Adhesive Silver BOPP + Rough Touch Matt Laminate
Software: HP Indigo Production Pro (DFE)
Run length/volume: 476m
Company: Beau Label
Entry: RIP Van Winkle
Customer: RIP Van Winkle Brewery
Press: PicoJet 1200
Finishing and converting: Matte Lamination
Substrate(s): Silver BOPP:
Run length/volume: 20,000+
Excellence with toner – labels
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Company: The Label Makers
Entry: Tempting Fete
Customer: Uncommon Wines
Press: Xeikon CX300
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Cotton Touch Craft Plus
Company: Label World
Entry: Killarney Irish Gin
Customer: Killarney Distillery
Press: Xeikon 3500
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3 with hot foil and embossing
Substrate(s): Fasson Martele Blanc
Consumables: Xeikon QB‑IC toner & developer, Kurz gold & clear hot foil
Software: Xeikon X‑800
Run length/volume: 80 unit sets
Company: QLM Label Makers Malaysia
Entry: Tastes of the Orient
Customer: Adelaide Gourmet Studio
Press: HP 6800
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): PP Silver
Software: Cerm, Esko
Run length/volume: 1100
Company: QLM Label Makers Australia
Entry: Pukara Estate – Connoisseur Labels
Customer: Pukara Estate
Press: HP 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): PP Silver + Matt Laminate
Software: Cerm, Esko, HP Smartstream Mosaic
Run length/volume: 1500
Future star
Sponsored by Mark Andy
Name: Cameron Davies
Company: Grit & Pearl
Job title: Samples artist and press operator
Name: Polina Hrechka
Company: Celeritas Solutions
Job title: Business support
Name: Charlie Hawker
Company: A4labels.com
Job title: Director
Name: Nat Haytayan
Company: Harkwell
Job title: Studio assistant
Name: Vytautas Konstantinavicius
Company: Label Apeel
Job title: Customer account manager
Innovation
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Company: Fast Printed Packaging
Entry: FlexHold Boxes
Customer: FFS Beauty
Press: Trojan Digital T3 OPX3
Finishing and converting: CMYK overspray
Substrate(s): Solid cardboard
Software: Photoshop, T3OPX Overprinter, Xitron RIP, Bespoke Management Software, Customer Approval System, Job Status/Custom Notice System/App
Run length/volume: 500
Company: PSL GmbH (Diageo)
Entry: Johnnie Walker Dubai 1 of 1
Customer: Diageo – Johnnie Walker
Press: Direct to Object Digital Inkjet Print (K&B Kammann K15 Series)
Finishing and converting: PSL, supported by Koenig & Bauer technical team and Diageo Innovation R&D
Substrate(s): Glass
Software: Diageo Halo Engine, Hybrid Software Brandz & Onyx
Run length/volume: 50,000 bottles
Company: Sealed Air
Entry: Sealed Air 5440 Digital Hybrid Print Technology
Press: Sealed Air 5440 Digital Hybrid
Finishing and converting: Lamination by Nordmeccanica
Substrate(s): MDO-PE 25um and PET 12um
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Esko Automation, GMG Color Management
Run length/volume: 500m
Packaging
Sponsored by Gallus, a Heidelberg Group Company
Company: Showcase Creative
Entry: Google Pixel
Customer: Russian Doll / Google
Press: HP 29 Indigo, Konica Minolta C6100 (Flatbed UV)
Finishing and converting: Zund S3
Substrate(s): 140gsm uncoated paper, 350gsm silk, 275gsm folding box board
Software: Adobe programmes, Arden Impact, PitStop
Run length/volume: 70
Company: Spirit Labels
Entry: Speymhor 12yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tubes
Customer: Glasgow Whisky Limited
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fenner Paper Spark one‑sided chromo paper
Software: HP PrintOS Production Pro for Labels & Packaging
Run length/volume: 12,000 tubes
Company: QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Jason Kong Gin
Customer: Seekers Independent Spirits
Press: HP Indigo 6800 & 20000
Finishing and converting: Matt laminate, zipper, one‑way valve
Substrate(s): MPET
Software: HP SmartStream Collage
Run length/volume: 5000 × 2 styles
Company: PackEz
Entry: Silk Route Dew of Dunhuang
Customer: Dew of Dunhuang
Press: Digital sheet form printing
Finishing and converting: Digital spot UV, digital gold foiling with thermal lamination
Substrate(s): 170gsm art paper
Run length/volume: 4000 sheets
Self-promotional print
Company: QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: QLink QLink Gift Box
Press: HP Indigo 5800
Finishing and converting: Gold foil, Matt lamination
Substrate(s): Ivory 400gsm
Run length/volume: 1000
Company: Saica Packaging Livingston
Entry: Digitally Printed Corrugated Packaging
Press: Mimaki JFX200‑2513 EX
Finishing and converting: Mimaki JFX200‑2513 EX, Esko Kongsberg X
Substrate(s): P‑Flute 135gsm white liner, 105dps,
Software: Adobe Illustrator + RasterLink 6Plus
Run length/volume: 10
Company: CCL Label / Unilogo Digital Printing
Entry: Fan‑deck
Press: HP Indigo digital press
Finishing and converting: HP Indigo, A B Graphic International, foils and Lesko
Substrate(s): Foils and papers with digital embellishments
Company: Harkwell
Entry: InfoPeel Tab
Press: Digital HP 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon 3
Substrate(s): Silver PP & Clear PP
Software: Cerm, Esko, ArtPro+, HP DFE
Run length/volume: 1000
Stand up pouches
Company: QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Petia Dog Food Pouch
Customer: Ant Company
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Matt Laminate, Zipper
Substrate(s): MPET
Run length/volume: 6000
Company: Eco Flexibles
Entry: Just Health Powders
Customer: Conscious Brands
Press: Fujifilm Jet Press FP790
Finishing and converting: Nordmeccanica Simplex SL solventless laminator, Ashe Diamond slitter, Karlville Swiss KS‑SUP‑400‑D pouch line
Substrate(s): Barrier paper
Software: Esko ArtPro+, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Color Engine
Run length/volume: 3 SKUs, totalling 20,000 pouches
Company: QLM Label Makers Australia
Entry: Whiskey Cashew Caramel Brittle
Customer: The Australian Sweet Co
Press: HP 20000
Finishing and converting: Zhoutai Pouching Machine
Substrate(s): MPET + Matt Laminate
Software: Cerm, Esko
Run length/volume: 750
Company: Harkwell
Entry: Full Power Cacao Pouch 1kg
Press: Full Power Cacao
Finishing and converting: Karville pouch line KS-DSUP 400, Karville slitter, Karlville Laminator
Substrate(s): METOPP/CPP
Software: Cerm, Esko, HP
Run length/volume: 5000pcs
Best first-time entrant
Sponsored by Keypoint Intelligence
Company: Label Express
Entry: Series 1 Doom – Imperial Stout
Customer: Sureshot Brewing Co.
Press: Durst TAU 340 RSC E LED
Finishing and converting: A B G International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fasson Silver Polypropylene
Software: Hybrid Packz
Run length/volume: 1200 labels
Company: Beau Label
Entry: RIP Van Winkle
Customer: RIP Van Winkle Brewery
Press: PicoJet 1200
Finishing and converting: Matte Lamination
Substrate(s): Silver BOPP:
Run length/volume: 20,000+
Company: Label Tec Scotland
Entry: Man O’ Sword
Press: SurePress L 4533/AW
Finishing and converting: Newfoil
Substrate(s): Tintoretto Gesso – textured
Consumables: Silver foil
Software: Esko DFE
Run length/volume: 1000
Company: Celeritas Solutions
Entry: Jack Daniels Honey Gift Experience
Customer: Brown-Forman
Press: Various including flatbed digital
Substrate(s): Wood, recyclable board materials, paper and glass
Software: Digital print workflow system
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