The Printing Charity’s 2020 Print Futures Awards has awarded grants of up to £1500 to 44 people between the ages of 18 and 30 working in the UK printing, paper, publishing, packaging, and graphic arts sector.
This year’s awards received 125 applications from across those industries. The charity said that the standard of candidates was ‘extremely high’ and 63 were shortlisted for interview.
‘We’re really proud to have achieved 44 winners this year,’ said chief executive, Neil Lovell. ‘We could have postponed the awards, for obvious reasons, but decided it was important to keep them running and we are really pleased we did as this year’s winners are a positive reminder of the talent and potential of young people working in the sector.
‘It’s easy to forget the future when we’re in the middle of a crisis but these winners are the sector’s future. This year’s awards more than ever have shown the enthusiasm and commitment of the new generation to a sector they see as a rewarding, long-term career choice.’
More information about the 44 winners can be found on the Printing Charity’s website.
