Sappi Fine Paper North America announced on 20 May, the recipients of its 2006 North America Printers of the Year gold award Sappi Fine Paper North America announced on 20 May, the recipients of its 2006 North America Printers of the Year gold award winners. Culled from a field of almost 2000 entries, the eight gold winners were selected from 96 silver, bronze and judges' award winners. The eight gold winners will now compete for the distinguished Sappi International Printers of the Year title, to be awarded in Budapest, Hungary, in October.

Gold winners were announced at an elaborate gala and awards ceremony hosted in Seattle, WA on Saturday 20 May, at historic landmark, Union Station. The 2006 competition marks the 10th annual celebration of Sappi's North American Printers of the Year awards.

The Sappi Printers of the Year awards competition recognises print excellence and innovation for work produced on Sappi papers. Printers may submit entries for any of the eight categories: Annual Reports; Books; Brochures; Calendars; Catalogues (only in North America); General Print; Magazines; and Printer's Own Promotions. All entries were judged on overall impact of the piece; degree of difficulty in printing techniques; and technical excellence. A panel of four judges, selected from recognised print institutions and trade professions, ensured the highest possible standards and integrity.