This year the award for Best Sleeve Label went to Texas-based McDowell Label for its "Mad Hot Tingle Bronzer" entry.
AWA president Corey Reardon presents the Best Sleeve Label Award to Jay Luft of McDowell Label
Best Sleeve Label Award Winner and Best of Show: "Mad Hot Tingle Bronzer," an indoor tanning bottle by JWOWW.
McDowell Label used a variety of technologies, including effective use of tactile and foil, to achieve great shelf appeal, with the result "oozing quality," the judges said.
Printpack Inc. was honored with the award for Best Roll-fed MD Shrink Sleeve label
Lenora Phillips, Technical Project Manager, Printpack accepts the award from Corey Reardon
Printpack's winning Campbell Soup Company entry
The judges recognized the bold move to change to a foam container and appreciated how with this label Printpack Inc. was able to meet the brand owner and consumer needs, achieving equal levels of quality while using the same equipment.
Syracuse Label & Surround Printing was honored in the Heat TD Shrink Sleeves category.
Mark Howard, VP Graphic Services, Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, accepts the award from Reardon.
Syracuse Label was recognized for its Cosa Salvajé vodka label.
The judges commended the achievement of a quality look with depth to design and colors.
Reardon congratulates Jay Luft of McDowell Label for wining Best of Show