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Participants to date include Federal Direct, Graytor Printing Company, HudsonYards, Printing News, Sandy Alexander, Quebecor World, and Xerox Corporation (all Platinum) and Hiflex Corp. of North America and Premium Color Group LLC (Gold).

The popular event, which this year recognizes a prestigious roster of award recipients, is slated for September 30 (5:30-10:00 pm) at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. Highlighting the ceremony with the coveted Franklin Award for Distinguished Service, the industry’s highest honor, will be Cathie Black, President, Hearst Magazines. Power of Communications Awards will be given to: (for Printing) Patrick Pagani, Vice President/General Manager, Ramsey Press; (for Publishing) Celie Baussan, Senior Vice President, Operations & Technology, SourceMedia; and (for Advertising) Lori Carrabba, Senior Partner/Director of Production Services, Ogilvy HealthWorld. Stephen Whittaker, Vice President, Quality Management/Sustainability Initiatives, Monroe Litho will receive the John Peter Zenger Medal for Exemplary Military Service to our nation.

“Over 500 CEOs and senior level executives attended this event last September—and we expect the same this year,” noted PIA Franklin Event Co-Chair Diane Romano (HudsonYards, New York City). “Franklin is the ultimate networking opportunity for anyone wishing to meet the movers and shakers within our industry. In addition to being a fun evening, it opens doors to immediate contact opportunities that are certain to bolster your business significantly.”