PRINTING United Alliance Announces Final Call For 2026 Pinnacle Awards Entries
LAS Vegas – Nevada- May 2026 -– PRINTING United Alliance has issued a final call for entries to the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, with the submission deadline set for 8 May 2026.
As the industry's most respected competition for print-related technology, the awards recognise breakthrough hardware, software, and solutions that redefine quality, capability, and productivity in the modern printing landscape.
As the printing sector faces rapid technological transformation, there is an urgent need for sustainable and forward-thinking solutions.
The competition is divided into three distinct categories designed to capture the full spectrum of industry advancement.
The Output Products category evaluates entries based on IT8 and spot colour quality, ensuring the highest standards of visual fidelity.
The Non-Output Product category recognises significant improvements to existing products that enhance daily operations.
Finally, the Technology category honours the development of foundational technologies predicted to have a major, lasting impact on the broader industry. Across all these categories, there remains a vital focus on solutions that promote sustainable production processes.
Earning a Pinnacle Award provides companies with a powerful third-party endorsement that instantly differentiates their offerings in a competitive market.
This recognition fosters trust with prospective customers, accelerates lead generation, and opens doors to new business opportunities.
With the 8 May deadline fast approaching, organisations must act swiftly to ensure their groundbreaking products are evaluated by the panel of industry experts.
By participating, companies can signal their commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in print while maintaining a humane, responsible approach to manufacturing.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Allianceis the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities.
PRINTING United Alliance is a trade association built by and for printers and professionals in the industrial, graphic, garment, textile, electronics, packaging and commercial printing markets. Alliance members grow their businesses through connections, resources, content and education.
PRINTING United Alliance membership comprises these diverse segments, all of which are moving rapidly towards digital adoption.
As long-time champions of digital technologies and techniques, PRINTING United Alliance is the community of peers you are looking for to help navigate the challenges of this process.
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 producesPRINTING 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.
