Presented yearly in each state.

This is the longest running continuous award of the Institute, dating back to 1972, when it was known as the LIA Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by Seligson and Clare, then the Heidelberg agents in Australia. This award is presented annually in each mainland state at special award presentation dinners. Heidelberg provides handsome award plaques to the winners and certificates to the employer.

The winning graduate in each state is chosen by a highly qualified judging panel of LIA members. The candidates are put forward by TAFE teaching staff or RTO as the ‘pick of the bunch’ in their particular stream. There are usually four to eight such candidates in each state, generally covering the spectrum of the printing trades.

Every two years Heidelberg funds the air fares and accommodation of the winning state graduates to the LIA’s Biennial conference. There, apart from active participation in the conference program, they are individually interviewed by a national judging panel of eminent industry leaders and a winner is selected to receive the Visual Connections – LIA National Graduate Scholarship Prize.

The Visual Connections, LIA National Graduate Scholarship Prize

Presented biennially.

A condition of acceptance of this prize is, that the money must be used in the furtherance of the winner’s education. The announcement of the winner and the presentation of the Prize is the highlight presentation of the conference gala dinner.

There are usually ten graduates vying for the $15,000 prize, comprising the winning state graduates from the current and previous year. Without exception, when they come together, their spirit and enthusiasm is infectious.. They are hosted by major printing companies, who provide informative plant tours and hospitality, they get to know each other and in some cases form lasting friendships.

hursday 13th April, for the Heidelberg/LIA NSW 2023 Graduate of the Year Award presented to winner “Jervis Tsui” and Employers Award presented to Frontline Print’s Business Manager "Yash DeGamia".

Quote,” Jervis Tsui said he was honoured to be awarded NSW graduate of the year for 2023 and receive the Heidelberg/LIA award. He was looking forward to attending and competing for LIA national awards at Visual impact in May. Frontline print, business manager,  Yama DeGamia thanked Heidelberg's Michael Collins for the employer’s  award. “

Heidelberg/LIA 2023 Graduate of the Year Trophies @ Frontline Print

Michael Collins (Heidelberg,General manager - Service & Consumables, ANZ), Jervis Tsui 2023 Gradiate of the Year, Angus Scott - President LIA (NSW) 

Employers 2023 Heidleberg/LIA Graduate  of the Year Award, Frontline Print, presented by Michael Collins  to  Yash DeGamia - Business manager , Frontline Print , Angus Scott.

Michael Collins, Yash DeGamia, Jervis Tsui, Angus Scott

Yash DeGamia and Jervis Tsui.