Awards

NAPIM’s 2025 Annual Convention/Technical Conference Awards

September 8 - 11, 2025 | Omni Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

One of the highlights of NAPIM’s Annual Convention is our Awards Reception and Dinner where we honor the accomplishments and contributions made by members of our great industry. Read more below for information about each of the NAPIM awards and see the 2024 winners.

To nominate an award winner for 2025, please complete the form(s) below. The nomination submission deadline is Friday August 8, 2025.

Note that dress code for our Awards Reception and Dinner is business formal, black tie optional.

The Printing Ink Pioneer Award (PIP)

Since 1956 our Printing Ink Pioneer Award has been given as a means of acknowledging the important part that so many people play in making the printing ink industry a respected and vital force among our printer and converter customers. By recognizing these individuals, we are expressing our appreciation not only to them but to the men and women who serve our industry today.

PIP Nomination Form

2024 Printing Ink Pioneer Award Winners:
Tom Socha, INX Ink International, Co.
Ron Rauck, artience Toyo Ink America
Dr. Scot Pedersen, Siegwerk USA, Inc.
Dr. Mohammad Farahat, Sun Chemical

The Ault Award

In 1954 the Ault Award was established in memory of L. A. Ault, who founded one of our country’s earliest printing ink companies some 130 plus years ago. Over the years, it has become the industry’s most respected award. Its purpose is to honor a resident of the United States or Canada in recognition of contributions made in the advancement of the printing ink industry.

Ault Nomination Form

2024 Ault Award Winner: Gregg Dahleen, Central Ink Corporation

The TAM Service Award

It is the purpose of the TAM Service Award to recognize and honor an outstanding individual who, as a supplier to the printing ink industry, has played a major role in the progress of printing ink technology.

TAM Service Nomination Form

2024 TAM Service Award Winner: Dave Tappa, BASF

The Technical Achievement Award

Nominations are solicited from members of both the ink and raw materials industries and the final selection will be made by a committee composed of individuals from both TAM and Active Member companies. The Technical Achievement Award is awarded for making contributions to the science of printing ink formulation, manufacture, or application.

Technical Achievement Nomination Form

2024 Technical Achievement Award Winner: Kim Hill, INX Ink International, Co.

Have Questions? Please email info@napim.org.