imPRESS Celebration of Print

Every year, print industry professionals gather to toast the industry and its accomplishments at the imPRESS Celebration of Print.

One of the highlights of the event is honoring the winners of PIAG's Print Excellence Competition, which recognizes printing, finishing, and design companies for demonstrating fine craftsmanship, creativity, and innovative technology to produce outstanding finished products.

Additionally, we announce the recipients of the Benjamin Franklin Award and Emerging Leader Award, which honor individuals for their significant impact and contributions to the industry.

New this year, we'll have a silent auction during the reception where you can bid high and often on fun items while supporting PIAG. Following the program, a dessert bar will be featured, allowing for more networking and celebration after the award winner announcements. 

Join your peers and colleagues to celebrate our industry and the exceptional work you have helped produce over the past year.

View photos and winners from last year's event.

imPRESS 2026

Thursday, August 13
4:30 - 9:30 PM
Hilton Atlanta Northeast

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Agenda

4:30 PM – Reception with Showcase & Silent Auction
6:30 PM – Dinner & Awards Program
8:30 PM - Dessert Bar & Silent Auction Check Out

Hotel Details & Reservations

imPRESS will be hosted at the Hilton Atlanta NE, located at 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092.

A small room block is available for attendees wishing to stay Thursday night. Room rate is $129 and reservations must be made by July 23. You can reserve your room online or by calling the hotel at 770-447-4747 and mentioning PIAG Awards Banquet.

New - Silent Auction

Donate to our new silent auction, then bid high and bid often at imPRESS to support future PIAG programming! Your contribution is a great way to showcase your business, support the association, and make the event even more memorable. Thank you for helping make our silent auction a success!

• Suggested items include, but are not limited to, gift cards, gift baskets, sporting event tickets, and electronic items/gadgets. 
• Complete the online donation form or download a fillable PDF. Please submit completed forms no later than August 3!

Jan McInnis Returns as Emcee

Jan McInnis, aka "The Work Lady," is a comedian and keynote speaker. She has written for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue as well as many other people, places, and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and more. For 20+ years she’s shared her humor with thousands of organizations from the Mayo Clinic to Lockheed Martin, Pep Boys and the Federal Reserve Banks. She's been featured in the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.

We're excited to have Jan back for this celebratory evening.

Registration Pricing

Dinner tables are currently set for 8 people per table, subject to change. Table seating is pre-assigned.

Dinner Ticket (includes showcase/reception attendance)

• Early Bird (until Friday, June 26): $130 member / $245 guest
• Regular (until Friday, August 7): $160 member / $270 guest
• On-Site (after Friday, August 7): $180 member / $295 guest

Dinner Ticket & Showcase Table (includes vendor table for showcase/ reception, plus dinner attendance)

• Early Bird (until Friday, June 26): $380 member / $595 guest
• Regular (until Friday, August 7): $410 member / $620 guest

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Various sponsorship opportunities are available to view online here. Please contact Jennie Thomas with any questions.

Thank you to our 2026 imPRESS sponsors!

Award Sponsors

Photography Sponsor

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Friday, August 7, 2026 warrants a refund less a $15 administrative fee. Cancellations after August 7, 2026 will not be refunded. Name changes/transfers are always welcome. Simply send an e-mail to jennie@piag.org with the name of your replacement. If you do not attend the event and do not cancel your registration or submit a replacement, you will be billed after the event.

Consent for Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, PIAG meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to PIAG’s use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Acknowledgment of Enhanced Safety and Health Measures
Please do not attend the event if feeling sick or showing COVID or flu-like symptoms.