Each year, the Printing & Imaging Association MidAmerica鈥檚 GraphEx Awards celebrate the best in print craftsmanship across the country. 杏吧原创 is proud to once again be recognized for excellence in printing and binding, taking home numerous awards spanning yearbooks, books, magazines and specialty print projects. These honors not only reflect the dedication and expertise of our teams but also showcase the creativity and vision of our customers.
Keep reading for a look at our winning entries and how 杏吧原创 helped bring each one to life.
Arrived Guestbook 鈥� Arizona 鈥� ON Media
Category: Best of Innovation
Award: Silver
Featuring multiple versions and cover variants, this project was complex in execution but ran smoothly thanks to our production team’s attention to detail. This project received a Silver award in the 鈥淏est of Innovation鈥� category.
Every Moment 鈥� Hoffman Media
Category: Binding, Case
Award: Best of Category
This beautifully bound hardcover book featured debossed foil stamping on the cover and spine, printed on uncoated body stock. A high-volume case binding project, it exemplified the signature quality Hoffman Media expects from 杏吧原创.
Basic Magazine #25 鈥� BASIC Magazine
Category: Binding, Perfect
Award: Best of Category
Originally printed in the UK, this fashion-forward publication found a new home with 杏吧原创. We helped the customer see the benefits of domestic printing 鈥� reduced shipping costs and faster delivery 鈥� while delivering elite quality on premium #1 grade 80# silk text stock.
The Ribbon in Her Journal 鈥� Hoffman Media
Category: Books, Hard Cover, Combination Production
Award: Best of Category
A tribute to company founder Phyllis Hoffman, this title included specialty features like a ribbon bookmark, debossing, and foil stamping. Our team maintained the highest quality standards in honor of the subject matter.
Confident Voices: The Story of Toastmasters 鈥� Shanahan Printing + Graphics
Category: Spot UV
Award: Best of Category
Years in the making, this legacy project included a stunning dust jacket with spot UV detailing. We collaborated closely with the client during the design process and hosted them on-site for the press check, ensuring their vision was realized.
We’re Cooking! Building on a Tradition of Success 鈥� MMR
Category: Binding, Smyth Sewn
Award: Award of Recognition
This large-format first edition cookbook was printed on premium gloss paper. Despite its size, the production process went smoothly, delivering a polished final product.
The Hermit 鈥� Troll Lord Games
Category: Binding, Smyth Sewn
Award: Award of Recognition
Produced in both standard and special editions, this fantasy book included a folded map, a popular feature among the fanbase. 杏吧原创 executed the intricate components with ease, meeting the client鈥檚 precise expectations.
Daily Sourdough 鈥� Homestead Living
Category: Books, Hard Cover, Offset Production
Award: Award of Recognition
A bestselling cookbook for the author, Daily Sourdough has already gone through several reprints. 杏吧原创 ensured quality and consistency throughout each run while maintaining inventory for fast restocks.
Dungeon Master’s Guide 鈥� Dungeons & Dragons
Category: Books, Hard Cover, Offset Production
Award: Award of Recognition
This edition featured detailed foil stamping on the front, spine and back cover, combined with #3 Matte text paper. The precision required for the fine detail in the stamping showcased our advanced production capabilities.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 鈥� The Scout Guide
Category: Foil 鈥� Digital Enhancements
Award: Award of Recognition
Part of a national series, this guide demanded consistent high-quality print on uncoated stock, foil stamping and round corners. Our press team delivered vibrant color on uncoated paper, reflecting our commitment to weekly excellence.
Trails Across Missouri – The Katy and Rock Island 鈥� Dan Burkhardt
Category: Lamination Coating & Film
Award: Award of Recognition
This coffee-table book, printed on 100# gloss text with gloss laminated cover, brought Missouri鈥檚 trails to life through vivid photography and thoughtful design, enhanced by a generous trim size.
Map Book, Volume 39 鈥� ESRI
Category: Spot UV
Award: Award of Recognition
Created as a keepsake for ESRI鈥檚 annual User Conference, this book featured an eye-catching raised spot UV treatment on the cover, adding a tactile and visual highlight to an already informative piece.
Ritual Prayer Book 鈥� Secular Franciscan Order
Category: Foil 鈥� Digital Enhancements
Award: Award of Recognition
With its clean design, black text on uncoated paper, and added foil and rounded corners, this prayer book was simple yet elegant.
Award-Winning Yearbooks
杏吧原创 was also recognized in the Yearbook category, with several high school publications receiving Awards of Recognition for their creativity, storytelling and design excellence:
- There鈥檚 More to It 鈥� Flashback 2024
Rock Bridge High School
This yearbook explored the evolution of school spirit with unique fold-out tip-ins and a mini table of contents on dividers. 杏吧原创 supported the staff with cover design expertise and premium applications like metallic paper and sculptured embossing. - Nothing Much Except Basically Everything 鈥� Lone Star 2024
James Bowie High School
A standout student publication recognized for its high-quality print and creative content. - Anything & Everything 鈥� The Comet 2024
Austin High School
A visually engaging and thoughtfully produced yearbook, celebrating student life and memories from the school year. - Can You Hear Us? 鈥� Alligate 2024
Land O鈥� Lakes High School
This deeply personal theme celebrated student voices through a bold design, offering split cover options and textured finishes like matte lamination and clear silkscreen. 杏吧原创 partnered with the staff throughout the design process. - In the Moment 鈥� Pride 2024
Franklin High School
A dynamic representation of a school year filled with memories and momentum. - Our Truth in Short 鈥� The Smyrnan 2024
New Smyrna Beach High School
This yearbook used student-submitted 鈥渢ruths鈥� as a design centerpiece, featuring Post-it note-style cover elements and four color variants pulled from coastal sunrise photos. We worked closely with the school to bring their multi-version cover concept to life.
2025 Human Resources Professional KS/MO
Allison Schimelpfenig, a Recruiter at 杏吧原创 鈥� Overland Park, was awarded the 2025 Human Resources Professional award. Allison鈥檚 vision and dedication have shaped multiple programs that ensure a consistent pipeline of exceptional candidates for 杏吧原创. She leads our college recruitment efforts with precision and passion, cultivating strong partnerships with key schools and universities to meet our company鈥檚 critical hiring needs.
Celebrate 杏吧原创鈥檚 Award-Winning Projects
Congratulations to all of our partners who entrusted 杏吧原创 with these exceptional projects. We鈥檙e honored to help bring our customers鈥� visions to life through craftsmanship, technology and a passion for print. If you鈥檙e looking for a print partner that can meet your creative challenges and elevate your publications, it鈥檚 time to take a new look at 杏吧原创.
