The BPIF  Annual Print Reception will be back this year on Thursday 13 July and we would love for you to join us, so be sure to add to your calendars! The Print Reception will be held at the House of Lords from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, and will include the presentation of three awards:

1. The Kathy Woodward Award

The Kathy Woodward Award for Learning was launched in 2015 in memory of the BPIF's much loved CEO who sadly passed away in 2014 - sponsored by Webmart - supports individuals in the print, packaging and graphic design industries to further their careers.

The deadline for entry is 16 June 2023. The winner will be invited to receive their award on 13 July at this year's BPIF Annual Print Reception at the House of Lords.

The winner will receive £1,000 to support them in their career development.

To enter fill in the below form here, and tell us why you think you should receive the award

2. The Victor Watson Award

The Victor Watson Trophy was launched in memory of Victor Watson CBE Dl to recognise a Young Person of Outstanding Achievement. The Award is open to any young person (under the age of 31 at the time of the presentation) employed in the printing industry - which includes the printing supply chain, from journalism through to all aspects of printing and allied trades such as: printing, publishing, manufacturing or operating presses, driving, cleaning, advertising, photography, graphic arts, making ink and recycling paper. It is supported by the BPIF, The Printing Charity and The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards.

The deadline for entry is 16 June 2023. Winners will be invited to receive their award on 13 July at this year's BPIF Annual Print Reception at the House of Lords.

The winner will be presented with the Victor Watson Trophy and an opportunity to apply for the Printing Charity Bursary of £1,500.

Any young person can be nominated for the award by filling in the below form here. The nominator and nominee do not have to be associated with any particular organisation

3. The Lifetime Achievement Award

The reception will give the printers the opportunity to network and share current concerns with politicians in a relaxed and informal environment, and to raise the profile of the printing industry.  Please email Heena Bulsara at [email protected] to register your attendance.