Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards

The Sustainability and Print Innovation awards in newspapers and magazines, presented by the World Printers Forum, the print community within WAN-IFRA.

Entry Round: 1 June – 31 July 2026
Jury Evaluation: 3 August – 28 August 2026
Awards Ceremony: 5 October 2026 at World Printers Summit in Rotterdam

The annual Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards competition identifies the world’s most innovative print advertising products, publications about sustainability as well as sustainable working processes. This competition is open to 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.

An international jury of experts will assess the projects submitted. Winners will be honored at the World Printers Summit 2026 in Rotterdam on 5th October.

What makes the Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards competition unique and why should you participate?

• There are many media awards, but the Print Innovation Awards have a clear print and sustainability focus.
• The Print Innovation Awards are a worldwide competition. There are many national or regional awards, but no other worldwide competition.
• Participation in the 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
2. Next Gen Reader Engagement Award
3. Sustainable Print Excellence Award
4. Supply Chain Innovator Award 
5. Print Advertising Creativity Award