March 15, 2023 — Printing Arts Press powered by PROforma is proud to announce Chuck Gherman, General Manager & President as the recipient of the Franklinton Award from the Graphic Media Alliance during Print Week . He has been active in the Graphic Media Alliance for many years including serving as the Chairman of the Board. The Print Week traditions not only include celebrating Print Excellence Award winners, but honoring individuals and companies who have greatly impacted the industry.
In the early 1970’s, the Printing Industry of Central Ohio and the Columbus Club of Printing House Craftsmen came together and created the Franklinton Award. The first was awarded in 1974 and has continued each year to be presented to individuals or groups who have made outstanding public contributions to the central Ohio community. This award, the highest recognition made by the Central Ohio graphic arts industry, honors Benjamin Franklin, the patron saint of the printing industry, who dedicated his life to the betterment of his community and country.
In 2008, Graphic Media Alliance began presenting this prestigious award to a member of the industry who had made significant contributions to our central Ohio graphic arts community. Congratulations to our own Chuck Gherman as the recipient of the 2023 Franklinton Award from GMA President Andrew Schall during Print Week .The GMA Membership of printing companies in Northern Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan along with the next generation of 30 students with three educators were in attendance at Print Week on March 9 was truly remarkable. The GMA works specifically with the graphic communications area of the Skills USA competition with the students of Eastland Career Center taking home the Peoples Choice Award. In addition, the Printing Industries Education Funds (PIEF) has provided valuable scholarships to College students in Ohio and Northern Kentucky since 1981. Special thanks to the GMA amazing team, Judy Kellum, Ashley Snyder, Karen M. Robinson, Grant Hosler, and Kelley Grooms.
Printing has always been a progressive industry counted on as essential workers from CISA.gov while continuing to expand from educating students with books, promoting business with marketing materials and banners, packaging with Wheaties boxes, providing labels for prescriptions, entertaining with magazines or books, and informs with newspapers and so much more all the while supporting our environment through recycling and reforestation.
About Graphic Media Alliance — Graphic Media Alliance is an affiliate partner with over 20 Printing Industry Associations across the country. Graphic Media Alliance serves commercial printing companies and suppliers to the industry in its service area of Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Michigan. For additional information on Graphic Media Alliance, please contact GraphicMedia.org
About Printing Arts Press powered by PROforma — For over 78 years with more than 85 Print Excellence Awards from creative design to print marketing, publishing, mailing services and promotional merchandise we’re able to meet our Central Ohio clients’ needs with easy online ordering. Founding Stockholders include Dr. Warren G. Harding (nephew of President Warren G. Harding) of the current OSU Harding Hospital, and John Vogt of the current Norfolk Southern Railway. For more company history or general information please visit our website at PrintingArtsPress.com and at LinkedIn.
