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01/19/2017
Spotlight: Franklinton Award Honorees / Print Week Reminder
The Franklinton Award
In 2008, the Printing Industries of Ohio • N.Kentucky began presenting this prestigious award to a member of the industry who had made significant contributions to our central Ohio graphic arts community as opposed to a community leader/contributor. This year, there are two deserving recipients of the Franklinton Award.
Mary M. Held
Mary and Bernie Held raised four children and together purchased Old Trail Printing Company in June 1964. Mary and Bernie built the company from a letterpress shop to a large commercial printing company. Upon Bernie’s early death in 1987, Mary not only had to deal with the loss of her husband, but had to step up and run her company. Mary continued to build the company and even made it the largest woman-owned commercial printing company in the Midwest for several years.
Mary has a very giving spirit and believed in giving/sharing with the employees of Old Trail. She also has donated over the years to many worthwhile organizations and has supported the preservation of St. Leo’s Parish in Columbus, where she was baptized, attended school, and was married.
Sue Horn
In 1972, Sue joined Borden, Inc. and also attended Franklin University in the evenings where she majored in Accounting. While at Borden, Sue worked in a variety of financial and administrative capacities and was promoted in 1978 to Financial Analyst for Borden’s Food Division.
While raising a family, Sue joined her family's business, Old Trail Printing, on a part-time basis as an estimator and assuming HR and financial responsibilities.
When Old Trail purchased Mid-Ohio Graphics in 1994, Sue was named General Manager and continued to serve in an administrative capacity at Old Trail. She served as MOG General Manager until Spring of 2000 when Old Trail merged the two companies. Sue returned to Old Trail as Principal to handle all administrative, accounting and Human Resource functions.
Sue served on the Printing Industries of Ohio and N. Kentucky Board for 10 years and also served on many committees. In addition, she serves on the Printing Industry Education Fund Board. (PIEF).
Sue retired in January, 2017. She continues to serve on the PIEF Board and helps promote students to gravitate towards a career in the printing industry. Sue also volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House once a week, enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and mom, Mary.
More info about the Print Week Events:
NOTE that these events are scheduled one week later than in previous years. We're hoping winter weather will cooperate better with these dates.
Join us to review and honor all the wonderful printed work in Ohio and N.Kentucky. Put your region's event on your calendar and celebrate the best of the best AND take part in choosing the best of the best. Attend one (or more) of the three regional banquets and you can vote for that region's People's Choice Award. Registration is coming soon! In the meantime, contact your BDD or the Association office to reserve your seat!
Print Week Events:
In the South, join in the fun at our annual Bierstube at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport, Ky on Tuesday, January 24th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring your press operators, bindery workers customer service reps and your graphic designers for a few hours of fun and networking. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Hofbrauhaus
200 East 3rd Street
Newport, KY 41071
To register, CLICK HERE.
Also in the South, you can attend the annual Southern Region Banquet to honor the Print Excellence Award winners and vote for the People's Choice Award winner. We will also be presenting the 30th Maxwell Winner Award and the 55th Printer of the Year Award. The Southern banquet is set for Thursday, January 26th starting at 6:00 pm.
Kenwood Country Club
6501 Kenwood Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45243
To register, CLICK HERE.
The Central Region Banquet will honor Print Excellence Awards winners at the Creekside Conference and Event Center in Gahanna on Thursday, February 2nd, at 6:00 pm. The Franklinton Award will be presented to a member of the industry who has made significant contributions to our central Ohio graphic arts community.
Creekside Conference and Event Center
700 Creekside Plaza
Gahanna, OH 43230
To register, CLICK HERE.
The Northern Region combines the fun and the awards at the annual Ben's Bash. Join us at the 100th Bomb Group to honor the Print Excellence Awards winners and the Hall of Distinction Inductees. Held on Thursday, February 9th at 6pm, this event will be the highlight of the print scene. Don't miss it!
The 100th Bomb Group
20920 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
To register, CLICK HERE.
