PRINTING United Alliance Opens Entries For The 2026 Pinnacle Awards To Honour Industry Innovation
Philadelhia - February - 2026 – PRINTING United Alliance, the leading trade association for the printing and graphic arts sector, has officially announced that the 2026 Pinnacle Awards are now open for entries.
As one of the most prestigious recognition programmes in the industry, the awards serve to highlight and honour the innovative products, software, hardware, and technologies that are significantly advancing quality and productivity within the global printing marketplace.
By evaluating technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible, the programme identifies solutions that are not only enhancing operational efficiency but are also driving the industry towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Manufacturers and suppliers who have developed groundbreaking solutions in hardware, software, or consumables are strongly encouraged to submit their work for consideration.
The competition is open to all Alliance supplier members, offering a unique platform to showcase developments that address the pressing challenges faced by today’s print service providers.
Whether through machinery that reduces waste, software that streamlines workflow automation, or materials that offer superior performance with a lower environmental footprint, the Pinnacle Awards seek to celebrate the ingenuity that keeps the printing industry vibrant and essential.
Entries will be evaluated by a highly qualified panel of judges from across the printing industry.
These experts will assess submissions based on whether they are truly new to the market and the tangible value they offer to the end-user.
Winning a Pinnacle Award provides companies with industry-wide recognition, validating their commitment to research, development, and the advancement of print technology.
Detailed information regarding entry criteria and submission guidelines is available through the Alliance's official channels.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities.
The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Promo Impressions.
PRINTING United Alliance also produces PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.
