The Heidelberg NSW Graduate of the Year is Jervis Tsui of Frontline Printing, Artarmon, Sydney. Along with other state winners over the past 2 years, he is now in the finals for the $15,000 national biennial LIA - Visual Connections educational award, to be presented on 4th May, during the Visual Impact Expo and sponsored by Heidelberg, Ball & Doggett and Visual Connections.
(LtoR) Heidelberg GM Michael Collins, Frontline Print's Jervis Tsui & LIA NSW President Angus Scott
Presented yearly in each state, the LIA Graduate of the Year Awards are the longest running continuous awards of the Institute, dating back to 1972, when it was known as the LIA Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by Heidelberg Australia. This award is presented annually in each mainland state at special award presentation dinners. Heidelberg provides handsome award plaques to the winners and certificates to the employer.
Every two years, Heidelberg funds the air fares and accommodation of the winning state graduates to the LIA’s Biennial conference. There, apart from active participation in the conference program, they are individually interviewed by a national judging panel of eminent industry leaders and a winner is selected to receive the $15,000 Visual Connections – LIA National Graduate Scholarship Prize. This year, it occurs during the Visual Impact Expo in Sydney in the evening of Thursday 4th May, sponsored by Heidelberg, Visual Connections and Ball & Doggett. (Tickets cost just $30 HERE)
Jervis' employer, Yash DeGamia (C) of Frontline Print also received an award for his apprenticeship support
Jervis Tsui said he was honoured to be awarded NSW graduate of the year for 2023 and receive the Heidelberg/LIA award. He was looking forward to attending and competing for LIA national awards at Visual impact in May. Frontline print, business manager, Yash DeGamia thanked Heidelberg's Michael Collins for the employer’s award. Frontline specialises in plastic card printing and also general commercial such as brochures, business cards and wide format.
There are usually ten graduates vying for the $15,000 prize, comprising the winning state graduates from the current and previous year. Without exception, when they come together, their spirit and enthusiasm is infectious.They are hosted by major printing companies, who provide informative plant tours and hospitality, they get to know each other and in some cases form lasting friendships. New Sponsor Ball & Goggett has donated $5,000 as a 'Future Leaders' Award, also presented on the night.
If you would like to attend the May 4th National Graduate of the Year presentation and cocktail party, tickets cost just $30 and can be booked on THIS LINK.
Where: Seminar Theatre at Visual Impact Sydney, Halls 5 & 6, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Cnr Grand Parade and Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
When: Thursday 4 May 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
