Awards Archives | 58Թ Book, Magazine & Catalog Printing Company Fri, 09 May 2025 20:50:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.10 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-58Թ-W-transparent-black-white-circle-32x32.png Awards Archives | 58Թ 32 32 58Թ Honored with Multiple 2025 GraphEx Awards /blog/2025-graphex-winners Fri, 09 May 2025 20:50:05 +0000 /?p=10566 Each year, the Printing & Imaging Association MidAmerica’s GraphEx Awards celebrate the best in print craftsmanship across the country. 58Թ is proud to once again be recognized for excellence in printing and binding, taking home numerous awards spanning yearbooks, books, magazines and specialty print projects. These honors not only reflect the dedication and expertise of...

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Each year, the Printing & Imaging Association MidAmerica’s GraphEx Awards celebrate the best in print craftsmanship across the country. 58Թ is proud to once again be recognized for excellence in printing and binding, taking home numerous awards spanning yearbooks, books, magazines and specialty print projects. These honors not only reflect the dedication and expertise of our teams but also showcase the creativity and vision of our customers. 

Keep reading for a look at our winning entries and how 58Թ helped bring each one to life.

Arrived Guestbook – Arizona – ON Media

Category: Best of Innovation
Award: Silver
Featuring multiple versions and cover variants, this project was complex in execution but ran smoothly thanks to our production team’s attention to detail. This project received a Silver award in the “Best of Innovation” category.

Every Moment – Hoffman Media

Category: Binding, Case
Award: Best of Category
This beautifully bound hardcover book featured debossed foil stamping on the cover and spine, printed on uncoated body stock. A high-volume case binding project, it exemplified the signature quality Hoffman Media expects from 58Թ.

Basic Magazine #25 – BASIC Magazine

Category: Binding, Perfect
Award: Best of Category
Originally printed in the UK, this fashion-forward publication found a new home with 58Թ. We helped the customer see the benefits of domestic printing – reduced shipping costs and faster delivery – while delivering elite quality on premium #1 grade 80# silk text stock.

The Ribbon in Her Journal – Hoffman Media

Category: Books, Hard Cover, Combination Production
Award: Best of Category
A tribute to company founder Phyllis Hoffman, this title included specialty features like a ribbon bookmark, debossing, and foil stamping. Our team maintained the highest quality standards in honor of the subject matter.

Confident Voices: The Story of Toastmasters – Shanahan Printing + Graphics

Category: Spot UV
Award: Best of Category
Years in the making, this legacy project included a stunning dust jacket with spot UV detailing. We collaborated closely with the client during the design process and hosted them on-site for the press check, ensuring their vision was realized.

We’re Cooking! Building on a Tradition of Success – MMR

Category: Binding, Smyth Sewn
Award: Award of Recognition
This large-format first edition cookbook was printed on premium gloss paper. Despite its size, the production process went smoothly, delivering a polished final product.

The Hermit – Troll Lord Games

Category: Binding, Smyth Sewn
Award: Award of Recognition
Produced in both standard and special editions, this fantasy book included a folded map, a popular feature among the fanbase. 58Թ executed the intricate components with ease, meeting the client’s precise expectations.

Daily Sourdough – Homestead Living

Category: Books, Hard Cover, Offset Production
Award: Award of Recognition
A bestselling cookbook for the author, Daily Sourdough has already gone through several reprints. 58Թ ensured quality and consistency throughout each run while maintaining inventory for fast restocks.

Dungeon Master’s Guide – Dungeons & Dragons

Category: Books, Hard Cover, Offset Production
Award: Award of Recognition
This edition featured detailed foil stamping on the front, spine and back cover, combined with #3 Matte text paper. The precision required for the fine detail in the stamping showcased our advanced production capabilities.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Scout Guide

Category: Foil – Digital Enhancements
Award: Award of Recognition
Part of a national series, this guide demanded consistent high-quality print on uncoated stock, foil stamping and round corners. Our press team delivered vibrant color on uncoated paper, reflecting our commitment to weekly excellence.

Trails Across Missouri – The Katy and Rock Island – Dan Burkhardt

Category: Lamination Coating & Film
Award: Award of Recognition
This coffee-table book, printed on 100# gloss text with gloss laminated cover, brought Missouri’s trails to life through vivid photography and thoughtful design, enhanced by a generous trim size.

Map Book, Volume 39 – ESRI

Category: Spot UV
Award: Award of Recognition
Created as a keepsake for ESRI’s annual User Conference, this book featured an eye-catching raised spot UV treatment on the cover, adding a tactile and visual highlight to an already informative piece.

Ritual Prayer Book – Secular Franciscan Order

Category: Foil – Digital Enhancements
Award: Award of Recognition
With its clean design, black text on uncoated paper, and added foil and rounded corners, this prayer book was simple yet elegant.


Award-Winning Yearbooks

58Թ was also recognized in the Yearbook category, with several high school publications receiving Awards of Recognition for their creativity, storytelling and design excellence:

  • There’s More to It – Flashback 2024
    Rock Bridge High School
    This yearbook explored the evolution of school spirit with unique fold-out tip-ins and a mini table of contents on dividers. 58Թ supported the staff with cover design expertise and premium applications like metallic paper and sculptured embossing.
  • Nothing Much Except Basically Everything – Lone Star 2024
    James Bowie High School
    A standout student publication recognized for its high-quality print and creative content.
  • Anything & Everything – The Comet 2024
    Austin High School
    A visually engaging and thoughtfully produced yearbook, celebrating student life and memories from the school year.
  • Can You Hear Us? – Alligate 2024
    Land O’ Lakes High School
    This deeply personal theme celebrated student voices through a bold design, offering split cover options and textured finishes like matte lamination and clear silkscreen. 58Թ partnered with the staff throughout the design process.
  • In the Moment – Pride 2024
    Franklin High School
    A dynamic representation of a school year filled with memories and momentum.
  • Our Truth in Short – The Smyrnan 2024
    New Smyrna Beach High School
    This yearbook used student-submitted “truths” as a design centerpiece, featuring Post-it note-style cover elements and four color variants pulled from coastal sunrise photos. We worked closely with the school to bring their multi-version cover concept to life.

2025 Human Resources Professional KS/MO

A group of 58Թ employees holding GraphEx awards

Allison Schimelpfenig, a Recruiter at 58Թ – Overland Park, was awarded the 2025 Human Resources Professional award. Allison’s vision and dedication have shaped multiple programs that ensure a consistent pipeline of exceptional candidates for 58Թ. She leads our college recruitment efforts with precision and passion, cultivating strong partnerships with key schools and universities to meet our company’s critical hiring needs.

Celebrate 58Թ’s Award-Winning Projects

Congratulations to all of our partners who entrusted 58Թ with these exceptional projects. We’re honored to help bring our customers’ visions to life through craftsmanship, technology and a passion for print. If you’re looking for a print partner that can meet your creative challenges and elevate your publications, it’s time to take a new look at 58Թ.

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58Թ Celebrates GEA Award-Winning Print Projects /blog/gea-awards-2025 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:45:06 +0000 /?p=10377 58Թ is proud to announce the 12 print projects that have been recognized in the 2025 Graphic Excellence Awards (GEAs). These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in print production, and we are honored to have brought these exceptional projects to life.  “The GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards evaluate entries not just on printing quality, but as complete...

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58Թ is proud to announce the 12 print projects that have been recognized in the 2025 Graphic Excellence Awards (GEAs). These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in print production, and we are honored to have brought these exceptional projects to life. 

“The GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards evaluate entries not just on printing quality, but as complete creative works – from design conception to final finishing,” said Alyssa Schultz, Quality Control Specialist at 58Թ – Ripon. “Judges examine technical execution alongside design integration, paper selection and finishing techniques, meaning excellence is required at every production stage.”

These winning projects, printed at 58Թ – Ripon, are a testament to our company’s dedication to quality and print expertise. “These awards validate the skill, dedication, and high standards we uphold every day,” said Roger Greer, Quality Control Supervisor. “They’re a great morale booster and a reminder that our commitment to quality and continuous improvement sets us apart.”

Here are 58Թ’s 2025 GEA award winners:

Sophisticated Weddings – Spring/Summer 2024

Category: Fashion/Health/Pop Culture Magazines
Awards: Best of Category, Best of Division
This stunning publication captured top honors in its category, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of high-end wedding editorial design and print production.

Homestead Living – Annual Edition 002

Homestead Living

Category: Architectural/Art/Travel/Other Magazines
Awards: Best of Category, Best of Division
This beautifully crafted magazine highlights the art of home and lifestyle, earning top distinctions for its exceptional print quality and design.

Luxury Portfolio Magazine – Autumn 2024 Volume 14 Issue No.2

Luxury Portfolio

Category: Magazines (Cover: Sheetfed, Interior: Web)
Award: Best of Category
With its premium design and luxurious aesthetic, this publication stood out as the best in its class, delivering stunning visual appeal and print precision.

Dupont Registry – December 2024

DuPont Registry

Category: Web Press Printing, Coated Paper (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
This high-end automotive and lifestyle publication showcased 58Թ’s expertise in producing vibrant and dynamic print materials.

Paizo – 2024 Catalog

Paizo Catalog

Category: Booklets (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
This catalog for gaming enthusiasts was recognized for its high-quality print production, setting the standard for booklets in its category.

The Lang Companies, INC. – 2025 Wholesale Catalog

Lang Wholesale Catalog

Category: Product Catalogs (4 or more colors)
Award: Best of Category
Bringing artistic and commercial appeal together, this wholesale catalog was honored for its outstanding print and color execution.

We Energies 2024 Cookie Book – Childhood Memories

Cookie Book

Category: Cookbooks
Award: Award of Excellence
A cherished tradition, this nostalgic cookbook was recognized for its heartwarming design and exceptional print quality.

Rand McNally – The Ultimate Backseat Book

Rand McNally Ultimate Backseat Book

Category: Juvenile Books
Award: Award of Excellence
This engaging children’s activity book was awarded for its creativity and excellence in juvenile print production.

Dungeons & Dragons – Player’s Handbook

D&D Player Handbook

Category: Hard Cover Trade Books, Journals, and Other Books
Award: Award of Excellence
A must-have for tabletop gamers, this handbook was recognized for its superior hardcover printing and durability.

Celebrate! Arkansas – 12 Years of Wyley Elliott

Celebrate Arkansas

Category: Digital Books
Award: Award of Excellence
This digital book celebrating Arkansas culture and storytelling was honored for its exceptional digital print quality.

A.A.W.S. – Plain Language Big Book

Plain Language A.A.

Category: They Said It Couldn’t Be Done
Award: Award of Excellence
This innovative project was celebrated for breaking barriers in accessibility and readability, making an important resource more widely available.

Alive Magazine – Spring 2024

Alive Spring 2024

Category: Internal Communication Pieces
Award: Certificate of Merit
This engaging membership magazine was recognized for its outstanding design and informative content tailored for zoo members.

Congratulations to our Winners!

Please join us as we celebrate these winning projects! At 58Թ, we are committed to excellence in print, and we take great pride in helping our customers achieve recognition for their incredible work. These awards are a testament to the creativity, dedication and craftsmanship that go into every project we produce. To learn more about 58Թ’s award-winning printing, get in touch with us today.

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58Թ’s 2025 Print Excellence Awards: Best in Show and More /blog/2025-pea-award-winners Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:05:19 +0000 /?p=10311 On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Deb Holloway and Kim Thumm attended the Graphic Media Alliance’s 2025 Michigan Print Excellence Award (PEA) reception to accept multiple awards on behalf of the outstanding print work performed at 58Թ – Saint Joseph. 58Թ received nine awards, ranging from bronze to gold, as well as the coveted “Best in...

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On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Deb Holloway and Kim Thumm attended the Graphic Media Alliance’s 2025 Michigan Print Excellence Award (PEA) reception to accept multiple awards on behalf of the outstanding print work performed at 58Թ – Saint Joseph. 58Թ received nine awards, ranging from bronze to gold, as well as the coveted “Best in Show” award for web press printing. 

About the PEA Awards

The PEA Awards, hosted by the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA), recognize exceptional print products in Michigan, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. For 58Թ, the PEA awards are a chance for our company to show off our customers’ amazing work as well as our own craftsmanship. The submissions are judged by printing experts, so the awards are regarded as a true sign of printing excellence.

“We appreciate Graphic Media Alliance offering this opportunity to showcase the outstanding work that we produce,” said Deb Holloway, Quality Control Supervisor at 58Թ – Saint Joseph. “We don’t get feedback nearly enough as to the great work that everyone does, so it was very exciting to be recognized for our efforts in this way. It was also exciting to share these awards with our customers, who are very excited to proudly display their awards!”

Here are 58Թ’s 2025 PEA award winners:

Luxury Homes and Lifestyles

Coldwell Banker’s 2024-2025 edition of Luxury Homes and Lifestyles not only won gold in the Web Press Printing category, but earned 58Թ the Best in Show award for the same category.

58Թ’s Best in Show award for Luxury Homes and Lifestyles

Michigan Residential Architects 

Architects Publishing Network’s MIRA 9 edition of Michigan Residential Architects was awarded gold in the Web Press Printing category.

The American Quarter Horse Journal

From the American Quarter Horse Association, the March/April 2024 edition of The American Quarter Horse Journal took home silver in the Web Press Printing category.

Michigan Alum

The University of Michigan’s commemorative football edition of Michigan Alum was awarded silver in the Web Press Printing category.

Texas Land

CoStar’s Winter 2024 edition of Texas Land took home silver in the Web Press Printing category.

Potomac Lifestyles

Lifestyle Publication’s January 2025 edition of Potomac Lifestyles was awarded silver in the Web Press Printing category.

Celebrate! Arkansas Calendar

From Celebrate Publishing Group, the 2025 Celebrate! Arkansas Calendar took home silver in the Calendars category.

Cook Nuclear Plant Emergency Information Calendar

From Holte Bosse, the 2025 Cook Nuclear Plant Emergency Information Calendar for Berrien County took home bronze in the Calendars category.

First Indochina War Map

Finally, from Decision Games, the First Indochina War Map was awarded silver in the Posters category.

Congratulations to our Winners!

We would like to congratulate all of our customers whose print projects received awards, as well as the talented employees at 58Թ – Saint Joseph who created these projects. If you’d like to learn more about 58Թ’s 88 years of print expertise, get in touch with us today.

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