ACPME award winners at The Vale Resort and galleries of their fantastic entries
Service of the Year
Winner: total staff 6+ FTE Cardiff Metropolitan University
The judges were impressed with:
- Expanded and extensive range of services.
- New and improved studio layout and clear graphics.
- Solid wide ranging sustainability plan with excellent graphics
Winner: total staff 1– 5 FTE SHEFFIELD HALLAM University
The judges were impressed with:
- Increased revenue
- An increased portfolio
- Both a strong environmental plan and credentials
Best in-house digital design – SPONSORED BY PREMIER
Winner
SWANSEA University
The judges loved the creative way of integrating the Welsh language. A memorable, lively, and upbeat piece of work.
Highly-commended
University OF GLASGOW
The judges were impressed with an impressive translation of a brief with clever story telling throughout. A memorable video.
Best In-House Photography – Sponsored by CANON
Winner
LANCASTER University
The judges said these images conveyed a strong narrative – as a whole and individually. Passion for the subject was evident and the photography. High quality execution and stunning presentation of prints.
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Highly-commended
University of READING
The judges were impressed with the technical excellence of this submission.
They thought the images captured the energy and atmosphere of the festival with effective use of both natural and artificial lighting.
Most innovative use of print – Sponsored by PAPERGRAPHICS
Winner
University of SHEFFIELD
The judges were impressed with this excellent and original creative interpretation of a brief with innovative modern print on old Henderson’s Relish factory roof tiles. Far from a typical print substrate. They were also impressed by the departmental collaboration – between Print and Creative Services, Architecture and Engineering.
Highly-commended
University OF DERBY
The judges commented on the excellent digital printing and finishing processes, with effective use of metallic digital gold ink. They saw how this printed piece transformed what the department can offer.
Best In-House Wide Format – Sponsored ANTALIS UK
Winner
University of DERBY
The judges were impressed with technically innovative application of materials. They liked the strong messaging and imagery around sustainability. Excellent interpretation of a brief and fantastic execution.
Highly-commended
University of Sheffield
The judges said this was a terrific delivery of a brief. The entry demonstrated multiple print and finishing techniques. Very well executed.
Creative campaign of the year – Sponsored by KONICA MINOLTA
Winner
University OF PLYMOUTH
Great story strong use of colour, excellent photography and cracking design. The judges loved the fresh and stimulating editorial approach to Subject Guides which allowed testimonials to be incorporeal seamlessly.
Highly-commended
University OF GLASGOW
The judges said: “Excellent creative approach to tribute to Adam Smith. The narrative shone through.”
Team member of the year – Sponsored by DUPLO
Winner
JON GEDDES,
LANCASTER University
The judges saw how Jon goes above and beyond to support every member of the team through all aspects of the department.
Clearly highly respected and valued colleague. We all need a Jon.
Sustainability hero of the year – Sponsored by RICOH
Winner
STACEY COLDRON,
BISHOP GROTSETESTE University
The judges liked how Stacey introduced a wide range of clear sustainable practices and how she made the very small team she works in instrumental role in setting up BG Green. With her efforts there has been a significant carbon footprint reduction. Well done Stacey.
independent judgING at the University of LANCASter
Ensure your team’s name is in the limelight in 2025
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The ACPME Creative & Print Awards are an excellent opportunity for you to promote the work of your team, showcase your creativity, your best printed work, any innovations you have implemented and to tell us just how amazing your service and team are.
The awards will not only recognise your team’s achievements but will help to raise the profile of your service within your institution.
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