The National Print Awards (NPAs) is proud to announce the Emerging Talent Award, proudly sponsored by Konica Minolta, celebrating the next generation of print and sign professionals, will receive a once-in-a-lifetime industry experience in London, United Kingdom.

Designed to shine a spotlight on the brightest up-and-coming talent across Australia’s print, paper, sign, display, publishing, packaging, and media sectors, the award will not only recognise technical excellence and creative vision but also underscore the essential role emerging professionals play in shaping the industry’s future.

Open to apprentices, trainees, and early-career professionals, the Emerging Talent Award will be judged across excellence, innovation and leadership. Entrants will be evaluated by a Judging panel and the Visual Media Association Board of Directors.

The winner of the Emerging Talent Award will join the winner of the Women in Industry Award and receive an exclusive professional development experience in London, that will feature:

A return trip to London in November including:

Attendance to the Power of Print Conference,
A tour of the Ricoh UK Experience Centre, showcasing cutting-edge print technology and innovation,
Industry engagement and introductions with leading organisations, including Two Sides International Country Managers meeting, BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation), World Land Trust and other key industry bodies, and
A tour of the UK print industry, connecting with leading professionals, and gaining insights into the future of print and visual media industry as well as build an international network.

“Our industry is built on innovation, craftsmanship, and evolving technologies – but most importantly, it is built on people. This Award celebrates those who are beginning their journey in our industry and are already demonstrating high levels of skill and passion. The VMA is proud to honor their contributions,” Kellie Northwood, Chief Executive Officer, Visual Media Association commented.

The award reflects the Association’s commitment to skills development, future workforce strategies, and the fostering of the next generation of industry leaders and the November UK tour will bring together a group of representatives from Australia - VMA CEO Kellie Northwood, along with the Women in Industry Award and Emerging Talent Award winners - building networking opportunities and an important and career changing professional development program.

“The week of activities planned across the London tour will include a jam-packed experience for all including learning from our international colleagues and gaining insights from international brands and customers to develop our careers and approaches. This tour will inspire confidence, reward hard work, and demonstrate to our emerging professionals that their contribution matters,” furthered Northwood.

Entries for the Emerging Talent Award and all National Print Awards remain open, following a recent extension, with the winner to be announced at the VMA National Print Awards Gala Dinner in Sydney in May.

A Guide to Entries, Key Dates, and Category Overviews can be found via the VMA National Print Awards page. For any queries, please contact Phillip Mariette at phillip@visualmediaassociation.org.au.