Professional Resources

Call for Nominations

 2012 Harry V. Quadracci VISION Award

The Harry V. Quadracci VISION Award is conferred to that web offset printing industry executive who has reached an unsurpassed level of excellence and achievement in the industry—a leader who has gone far beyond the standard obligations to become a dominant force in shaping the business of web offset printing. The Harry V. Quadracci VISION Award is dedicated to the spirit of those industry pioneers whose hard work and determination have created a vibrant, growing, and changing industry.

Past recipients of this prestigious honor include James Andersen, IWCO Direct; Edward Barr, Sun Chemical Corporation; Thomas Brinkman, Sr., Metroweb Corporation; Ken Field, Sr., Continental Web Press; John Frautschi, Webcrafters, Inc.; Michael Keene, The John Roberts Company; Remi Marcoux, Transcontinental Direct USA, Inc.; Robert Murphy, Japs-Olson Company; Roger Perry, Perry Judds; Thomas Quadracci, Quad/Graphics, Inc.; F. Edward Treis, Arandell Corporation; and Jerry Williamson, Williamson Printing Corporation.

This award is dedicated to the memory of Harry V. Quadracci, president and founder, Quad/Graphics, Inc. A
true pioneer, Harry V. Quadracci co-founded Quad/Graphics, Inc. in 1971. The company consisted of a 20,000-sq.-ft. building, 11 employees, a rented press, and a borrowed binder. Quad/Graphics is the quintessential American business success story. From those humble beginnings to becoming the largest privately held printer in the world, Quad/Graphics remains the breakaway company of those early days, asking “what if?” and “why not?” at every turn to uncover the next revolutionary idea that will push print’s potential.

Nomination Criteria

When nominating an individual for this prestigious award, please provide information that strengthens the nomination, including:

1. Complete nominee contact information
2. Years in the industry
3. Previous honors and industry certifications
4. Professional career achievements
5. Industry involvement such as organizations in which nominee has been active

Include with your submission a letter of recommendation which outlines why this individual should be considered for this award. A formal bio or resume may be submitted but are not required. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact Elise Cohen, WOA at (412) 259-1713 or ecohen@printing.org.

Nomination Submissions
All submissions must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 23, 2012, to qualify. Nominations without supporting documentation will not be accepted. The award recipient will be chosen by a selection committee and honored during the Offset & Beyond 2012 Conference, June 4–6, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Return your nomination via mail, email, or fax directly to:

Elise Cohen
Meetings Assistant
WOA/Harry V. Quadracci VISION Award
200 Deer Run Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: 412-259-1713
Fax:  412-259-1800 
Email: ecohen@printing.org