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Join in a celebration of all things uncoated with the release of Neenah Paper’s UnShow! This innovative new competition is open to work printed on any uncoated papers—not just Neenah's! Categories range from annual reports and posters to student work and invitations. Designers will get the opportunity to vote for their peers’ top work online, and contest entry is FREE of charge! All contest winners will receive cash prizes, and the Best of Show will win $1,000 plus a HOW Conference pass! Contest deadline is March 12, 2012. Submit your entries today!

Graphic Design USA's American Package Design Awards deadline for submissions is Thursday, December 9th. Your entries need to be postmarked by this date or uploaded at the submission site. If your project is printed on any Neenah Paper grade, the entry fee is waived. This is the fastest growing competition for the magazine. The competition rewards packaging, point of purchase and related projects that feature designs that advance the brand. Here is a look at past winners. Click here to enter the 2011 competition. Good luck.

Sappi's Printer of the Year Call for Entries is out. Printers, this is your opportunity to be recognized for excellence.  Gold winners are selected in each category and will receive up to $20,000 in design support for the printer's marketing with paper provided by Sappi. And all winning entries - gold, silver or bronze will be included in the Sappi Printer of the Year Online Resource. A database resource to better connect you with designers, print buyers and corporations. Since 1999, this award program has been regarded as a respected accolade for excellence in printing. For your printed material to be eligible, it must be printed predominately on Sappi products between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. There are ten categories:

• Annual Reports
• Books
• Brochures
• Calendars
• Catalogs
• Digital Print
• Magazines (sheetfed)
• Magazines (web)
• Printer's Own Promotion
• General Print

Be a winner in 2012.
Entries are due February 3, 2012.

Hello paper enthusiasts! Now is the perfect time to become an Olmsted-Kirk Paper fan & follower! Join our conversation on Twitter @okpaperco and “Like” us on Facebook beginning Tuesday, May 24th for your chance to win limited edition paper perks & giveaways! An assortment of one-of-a-kind prizes will be given away weekly through July 15th. Don’t miss your opportunity to win exclusive concert posters, books, letterpress items, collectibles & more!