To ensure that print remains attractive to future generations, the industry must listen to what young people expect from their working lives and employers. Since 2017, Intergraf has provided a platform for the next generation of print professionals to share their ideas with the industry. Every year, one outstanding submission is selected by a panel of experts to win the Intergraf Young Talent Award.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

This award is a unique opportunity to present your vision to industry leaders, gain valuable exposure at national and European level, and contribute to making the print industry a welcoming space for young talent.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Entrant must be a young student, apprentice or worker in print (maximum age 25) from one of Intergraf member countries.
• All entries should be written in English and be 2-5 pages in length. The applicant can supply any other visual support they deem necessary to present their idea.
• Applicants to also include a short CV (maximum 2 pages).

PRIZE

• €3,000 Award: The first-place winner will receive a prize of €3,000.

• Presentation Opportunity: The first-place winner will be invited to present their ideas at the « Print Matters » conference in Zurich on June 13, 2025. Attendance is highly encouraged but not required to receive the award. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered.

• Promotion and Exposure: The top three participants and their work will be highlighted across the pan-European print industry and to key stakeholders.

The brochure with more information about the Award and past winners can be found here.

Candidates for the 2025 award were requested to respond the following question:

• How can print companies effectively attract and engage younger generations to pursue careers in the print industry?

Read more about the 2025 winners in Intergraf’s press release.

1st place: Sarah Schumacher (Germany) – download

2nd place: Yuliana Tsigova (Bulgaria) – download

3rd place: Viktoriya Stanimirova Dimitrova (Bulgaria) – download

Candidates for the 2024 award were requested to respond the following question:

• How might artificial intelligence affect the print industry, and what are the associated risks and opportunities?

Read more about the 2024 winners in Intergraf’s press release.

1st place: Pien Haks (The Netherlands) – download

2nd place: Marcus Rasmussen (Denmark) – download

3rd place: Constança Barbosa Simões (Portugal) – download

Candidates for the 2023 award were requested to respond the following question:

• What is print’s place in a digital world?

Read more about the 2023 winners in Intergraf’s press release.

1st place: Manon Lassaigne (France) – download

2nd place: Loïc Voisin (France) – download

3rd place: Mário Mendes Alexandre (France) – download

Top 5: Inès Capdevila (France) – download

Top 5: Dorottya Anna Topa (Hungary) – download

Candidates for the 2022 award were requested to respond to the following questions:

• 1. How do you see print products (graphics and packaging) in the circular economy?
• 2. What is your vision for print for a sustainable future?

Candidates for the 2021 award were requested to respond to the following questions:

• 1. How will print develop in the future?
• 2a. What kind of working environment are you looking for?
• 2b. How could a printing company provide this?

Candidates for the 2020 award were requested to respond to the following question:

1) Submit your ideas on how to attract young people to the printing industry.