Rise & shine

Aug 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By AP staff

The use of foil stamping, embossing and holography represents quality, added value, shelf presence, individuality and security. To promote and acknowledge continued creativity in this area, the Foil Stamping and Embossing Assn. (FSEA) (Topeka, KS) honored the winners of its annual Gold Leaf awards competition in May during the IADD/FSEA Odyssey in Milwaukee.

This year's awards drew more than 300 entries. Entries were judged on design (creativity), execution (technical excellence) and level of difficulty. One Gold, Silver and Bronze Leaf were awarded in each of the 13 categories, with one “Best of Show” chosen from all the Gold Leaf recipients. A sampling of the Gold Leaf winners follows.

For more information on FSEA and the Gold Leaf awards, see www.fsea.com.

Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Book Jacket/Cover

2007 Trumpet Awards Program

Superior Graphic Finishing

M Kluge

D Metal Magic

F Crown Roll Leaf

D Jones Worley Design, Inc.
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Greeting Card

2006 Diamond Holiday Card

Diamond Packaging

M Heidelberg, Iijima

D ITW Davis Engraving

F API Foils

D Jennifer Seiser, Lesley Bates
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Client Promotion

2007 Year of the Pig Calendar

C&C Offset Printing Co.

M Bobst, Kolbus

F Gleam Foil

D Hon Bing-Wah, So Man-Yee
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Self Promotion

A Patriotic Salute

Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI)

M Bobst

D Metal Magic

F Crown Roll Leaf, Inc., Kurz Transfer Products

D Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI)
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Presentation Folder

Viper Motorcycle Co. Presentation Folder

McIntosh Embossing, Inc.

M Bobst

D Universal Engraving, Inc., a UEI Group Co.

F ITW Foils

F John Gamades
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Label (Sheet or Rotary)

Newton Unfiltered Merlot

Collotype Labels

M Nilpeter

D Kocher & Beck Magnetic Die

F Kurz Transfer Products

D Sterling Cross Creative
Best Use of Stamping/Embossing with Diecutting

2007 Diamond Calendar

Diamond Packaging

M Heidelberg, Iijima

D ITW Davis Engraving

F API Foils

D Mark McOmber, Bethany Marconi
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Business Card

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics

Fine Arts Engraving

M Heidelberg Windmill

D Midwest Engraving, Owosso

F Crown Roll Leaf, Inc., ITW Foils

D Quintella Printing
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Stationery Ensemble

Anchor Stationery Ensemble

Scarab Printing Arts

M Kluge

D Metal Magic

F Nakai

D Jackie Colorado
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Announcement/Invitation

Cowboy's Wedding Invitation

Arizona Embossing

M Kluge

D Metal Magic

F Crown Roll Leaf

D Sam Haring
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Folding Carton — Most Creative Use of Foil Stamping/Embossing

Curious — Britney Spears

Arkay Packaging Corp.

D Elizabeth Arden
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Folding Carton — Best Use of Ink with Foil

Stetson Gift Set

Diamond Packaging

M Heidelberg, Bobst

D ITW Davis Engraving

F API Foils

D Coty Stetson Creative Group, Bethany Marconi
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Folding Carton — Most Difficult Application of Foil Stamping/Embossing

Chinoiserie Collection Carton & Insert

Graphic Impressions, Inc.

M Heidelberg, Brausse

D Universal Engraving, Inc., a UEI Group Co.

F API Foils

D Anthousa
Best Use of Holographic Foil

Lise Watier — Neiges

Bellshire Ltd.

M Bobst

D h+m USA

F ITW Foils

D Lise Watier
Best Use of Ink Over Foil

Neopets Cover #16

Letterhead Press, Inc. (LPI)

M Bobst

D E.C. Schultz

F API Foils

D Beckett Media LP
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Corporate Brochure/Annual Report

Boy Scouts of America Annual Report

McIntosh Embossing, Inc.

M Bobst

D Graven Images, St. Cloud Engraving

D Martin Williams
Best Foil Stamped/Embossed Miscellaneous Item

Wonderful World of OZ

C&C Offset Printing Co.

M Bobst, Kolbus

F Gleam Foil

D Robert Saluda