Upcoming Entry Deadline – 2026 Graphics Excellence Awards

The Great Lakes Graphics Association proudly invites you to participate in the 2026 Graphics Excellence Awards! This annual competition honors superb craftsmanship in the design, creation and production of top-quality printed material. Entries must have been printed in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin between January 1, 2025, and March 1, 2026.

Handy Links:   

• 2026 Call for Entries
• Use our Online GEAs submission form to enter your projects and pay entry fees with a credit card.
• How to Select Your Best Entries for the Graphics Excellence Awards Competition
• The Beginner’s Guide to the GEAs

To Enter:    
Entry deadline is Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Tape your ID tags to your entries, package with your completed Master Form, and send to:
Great Lakes Graphics Association
Attn: Graphics Excellence Awards
N27W23960 Paul Road, Suite 200
Pewaukee, WI 53072

Judging:
GEAs Judging dates are March 5-6, 2026. Make sure your pieces have arrived at our office by the end of the day on March 4. We must have them on the judges table before the start of judging on the morning of the 5th.

Results:
All competitors will find out what they won in mid-March. Please allow us a little time after judging to verify the judges’ decisions and prepare your Winner’s Kit.

2026 Awards Celebrations:
This year’s Awards Celebrations will be held in two locations in late May/early June. Watch for more information coming this spring.

Questions:
For more info or questions, please contact Sharon Flick at (262) 201-4730 or via email at sflick@glga.info.

Best of luck to all competitors!