PIA Opens Nominations for Environmental Award

Published: January 11, 2017

WARRENDALE, PA | Printing Industries of America (PIA) announces that nominations for the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award are open. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2017. The Schaeffer Award recipient is honored with an engraved plaque before a prestigious group of peers and industry leaders during Printing Industries of America’s Spring Administrative Meetings on April 29, 2017.

Established in 1990, the award is named for environmental pioneer and researcher, Dr. William D. Schaeffer, who is celebrated in the industry for his contributions to environmental issues. The award is given to an individual, not a company, who has made significant contributions to the printing industry from an environmental perspective. It includes those involved in any type or printing operations, suppliers, or trade associations associated with the printing, publishing, and packaging industry.

Schaeffer Award qualifications include the following:

A focus on advancing environmental awareness and action in the graphic communication industry
Long-term efforts that resulted in successful environmental programs and improvements
Encouragement of sustainable business practices as part of a continuous improvement program
Contribution of industry assistance with EPA and OSHA regulations
Pioneering efforts or creation of an original development that results in improvement in sustainability

For more information and to download a nomination form, click this link.

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