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Closing 30 May 2026
SAVE THE DATE: 27&28 Aug 2026 - FPLMA Conference
Our Major Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge our 25+ sponsors, with special recognition to our long-standing Patron and Platinum partners.
Why Enter the FPLMA Print Awards?
Print Awards celebrate excellence in the packaging industry, spotlighting exceptional creativity, innovation, and technical prowess. In today's competitive market, these accolades offer a unique platform to showcase your best work and stand out from the crowd.
The Business Case for Entering
Winning an FPLMA Print Award delivers real business results:
- Boosts credibility and industry reputation
- Attracts new clients and partnerships
- Enhances visibility across Asia-Pacific
- Demonstrates your commitment to quality and innovation
- Can open doors to new business opportunities
Award Categories
The FPLMA Print Awards span diverse categories, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the packaging industry:
- Flexographic
- Offset
- Letterpress
- Gravure
- Digital
- Combination
- Booklets
- Screen
- Innovation.
The Value of Award Participation
Participating in FPLMA's award competition is an invaluable experience that challenges you to push boundaries and strive for excellence. The value extends beyond winning — it's about elevating your standards, gaining industry recognition, and demonstrating your commitment to quality and innovation in print and packaging.
Why Participate?
Benefits of participating include:
- Benchmarking your work against industry leaders
- Internal reflection and process improvement
- Exposure to new partnerships and collaborations
- Networking with the best in the industry
- Learning from peers and industry experts
FPLMA Apprentice Of The Year
Apprentice of the Year
2025 Submissions Now Open
closing 30 May 2025
2025 Submissions Now Open
closing 30 May 2025
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Recognise Rising Talent
The FPLMA Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates exceptional emerging talent across Australia and New Zealand in the printing and packaging industry. This prestigious accolade recognises dedication, skill and innovation demonstrated by these future leaders of our industry.
Award Benefits and Career Opportunities
- Winner announced at the prestigious FPLMA Gala Ball, delivering instant industry-wide recognition
- Featured prominently on the FPLMA website with photo, name, and company profile
- Direct networking access to senior industry leaders, executives, and potential employers
- Trip to the United States, including:
- Airfares and accomodation
- Attendance at the FTA Forum and Print Awards as FPLMA representative
- VIP tour of the Print Awards Platinum Sponsor's manufacturing facility
- Ongoing industry connections that extend beyond the award year
Who Should Apply?
Final year apprentices in flexographic printing demonstrating:
- Technical Excellence – Outstanding skill and craftsmanship
- Innovation – Creative problem-solving and fresh approaches
- Dedication – Commitment to learning and professional growth
- Industry Impact – Contributions that advance workplace practices
Why Nominate Your Apprentice?
Nominating an apprentice showcases your company's commitment to developing future industry leaders. Recognition benefits both the apprentice and your organisation through enhanced reputation, improved staff retention, and stronger industry standing.
FPLMA Gala Ball Photos
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FPLMA Sponsors
FPLMA gratefully acknowledges our sponsors for their generous support.
Your partnership powers our awards, conferences and industry programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you for helping elevate standards in packaging and printing.
Your partnership powers our awards, conferences and industry programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you for helping elevate standards in packaging and printing.
FPLMA Leadership Council
Our Mission
FPLMA dedicates itself to the growth and development of the printing and packaging industry across Asia Pacific. Our core mission is to provide comprehensive technical information that empowers professionals in the field. We strive to be the leading resource for the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices in flexographic printing, ensuring that our members stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
A key aspect of our mission is the creation and maintenance of a vibrant Technical Conference for the exchange of ideas and solutions, and spotlight exceptional achievements in the printing and packaging industry through print awards and apprentice of the year award. We recognise that some of the most innovative breakthroughs come from collaborative efforts and shared experiences. Our technical conference serves as a platform where industry professionals worldwide can connect, discuss challenges, share successes, and collectively brainstorm solutions to common issues. This collaborative environment fosters creativity, problem-solving, and the cross-pollination of ideas that drive the industry forward both on a local and global basis.
By focusing on technical information dissemination, training, and idea exchange, we aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry across Asia Pacific and beyond. Our efforts are geared towards enhancing the quality of print production, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices within the industry. Through our mission, we aspire to elevate the standards of flexographic printing in the region, ensuring that it remains competitive and innovative on the global stage.
A key aspect of our mission is the creation and maintenance of a vibrant Technical Conference for the exchange of ideas and solutions, and spotlight exceptional achievements in the printing and packaging industry through print awards and apprentice of the year award. We recognise that some of the most innovative breakthroughs come from collaborative efforts and shared experiences. Our technical conference serves as a platform where industry professionals worldwide can connect, discuss challenges, share successes, and collectively brainstorm solutions to common issues. This collaborative environment fosters creativity, problem-solving, and the cross-pollination of ideas that drive the industry forward both on a local and global basis.
By focusing on technical information dissemination, training, and idea exchange, we aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry across Asia Pacific and beyond. Our efforts are geared towards enhancing the quality of print production, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices within the industry. Through our mission, we aspire to elevate the standards of flexographic printing in the region, ensuring that it remains competitive and innovative on the global stage.
Contact details available to paid members
FPLMA Hall Of Fame
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