Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards 2025
Sustainability and Print Innovation in newspapers and magazines, presented by the World Printers Forum. The competition is open to members of WAN-IFRA, newspaper and magazine publishers as well as to advertisers or advertising agencies. Participation is confidential. WAN-IFRA will only publish the names of award winners.
Entry Round: June 6 – August 31 2025
Jury Evaluation: Sept 1 – Sept 15 2025
Awards Ceremony: Oct 8th 2025 at the World Printers Summit in Munich
More information and registration here.
What makes the Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards competition unique and why should you participate?
- The Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards competition focuses on sustainability and print innovation. There are many media awards, but the Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards have a clear focus on newspapers and magazines.
- The Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards are a worldwide competition. There are many national or regional awards, but no other worldwide competition.
- Participation in the Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards is simple, quick and affordable.
- Successful projects will receive international recognition, they will be presented on stage, in print and at international events.
Which categories can you enter?
1. Print-Digital Fusion Award
Honouring projects that blend print with digital tools like AR, QR, apps, or cross-platform storytelling.
Ideal for publishers, editorial teams, and tech partners.
2. Next Gen Reader Engagement Award
Celebrates print products that successfully reach Gen Z and younger audiences through bold formats, storytelling, and educational partnerships.
Open to publishers, editors, and content creators focused on youth.
3. Sustainable Print Excellence Award
Recognises outstanding environmental efforts in print production—from materials to energy use and circular systems.
For publishers, printers, suppliers, and eco-driven collaborations.
4. Supply Chain Innovator Award (with DistriPress)
Showcases innovation in the publishing supply chain—making it smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.
Targeted at logistics partners, suppliers, and tech-enabled publishers.
5. Print Advertising Creativity Award
Rewards standout print ad campaigns that engage, surprise, and deliver results using unique formats or technologies.
For publishers, printers, and advertisers driving creative impact.
Price for processing each entry is 150 Euros
An international jury of experts will assess the projects submitted. Chairwoman of the jury is Gundula Ullah, vice chairwoman of the World Printers Forum. Winners are celebrated at the World Printers Summit in Munich on October 8th 2025.
Winners of the past Print Innovation Awards.
The winners of the Print Innovation Awards 2022 will be honored on stage on October 26 during the European Printers Summit. We congratulate all successful participants!
Print Innovation Awards Winners 2021.
Print Innovation Awards Winners 2020.
Print Innovation Awards Winners 2019.
Print Innovation Awards Winners 2018.
Photo gallery of the Berlin Publishing Night and the video of the evening event.