Victor Watson (1928-2015)
Now in its second year, the Victor Watson Trophy is seeking nominations for a Young Person of Outstanding Achievement in printing and allied trades.
The award was launched in memory of Victor Watson CBE DL, former president of Print Yorkshire [now known as CDi Yorkshire (Creative and Digital Industries)] and past president of the BPIF and The Printing Charity.
The trophy is open to any young person (under the age of 31 at the time of the presentation) employed in the printing industry – which includes the printing supply chain from journalism through all aspects of printing and allied trades such as: printing, publishing, manufacturing or operating presses, driving, cleaning, advertising, photography, graphic arts, making ink and recycling paper. The nominator and nominee do not have to be associated with any particular organisation.
The recipient will be encouraged to apply for a Printing Charity bursary of £1500.
The trophy, which is supported by the BPIF, The Printing Charity and The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards, will be presented on Tuesday 4 July at a ceremony in London.
The deadline for nominations is 5pm Tuesday 20 June 2017. Visit the BPIF’s website for further information.
