Tickets on Sale Now for Industry’s Night of Nights!

The Visual Media Association (VMA) is delighted to announce the official release of finalists for both the Award Category and Major Award honours at the prestigious 2025 National Print Awards. This year’s judging panel praised the exceptional standard of entries, highlighting the continued excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship that defines Australia’s print, mail, labels, packaging, publishing and design sectors that make up the collective visual media industry.

Finalist entries span the entire breadth of the industry – from sole traders, small businesses all theway through to large-scale national operations – reflecting the depth of talent, craft and ingenuitywithin the sector. The full list of 2025 finalists is now available to view here: Award Finalists List.

VMA Chief Executive Officer, Kellie Northwood, commended the calibre of all entries and expressed her deep personal pride in connecting with the finalists.

“Contacting the Finalists over the past few days has genuinely been one of the highlights of myyear,” commented Northwood. “To hear their stories, share in their pride, and witness their reactions is wonderful. It’s these moments that remind me why I love what I do and why theNational Print Awards are so important to our industry. Celebrating achievement, recognising excellence, and shining a spotlight on our people – this is what makes our industry great.”

With momentum building and excitement growing across the industry, the VMA has officially opened ticketing for the 2025 National Print Awards Gala Night. The ‘cocktail with a touch of colour’ event will take place on Thursday 22nd May, Doltone House, Sydney and promises an evening of prestige, inspiration, and networking for industry professionals, stakeholders, and supporters.

Tickets can be purchased here: National Print Awards 2025 Gala Night Tickets.

Northwood issued a timely reminder to all members and supporters, noting that ticket sales are progressing swiftly.

“We’re already seeing a strong surge in ticket demand, and with a strict cap of only 450 tickets available or sale, we encourage everyone to secure their place early,” Northwood urged. “We don’t want anyone to miss out on what is set to be an unforgettable evening.”

The Gala Night will feature award presentations, keynote remarks, and entertainment, culminating in the announcement of the Major Award winners – including the coveted Print 21 Printer of theYear, Konica Minolta and Plockmatic Group Emerging Talent of the Year, Ricoh Australia Women in Industry Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award.

“The National Print Awards continue to raise the bar in recognising what is possible in our industry.We’re not just recognising work on a page – we’re honouring the dedication, passion and people that are the backbone of our industry. Join us to celebrate our wonderful industry,” concluded Northwood.