Benjamin Franklin Award

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WHAT IS THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD?

PIAG’s Benjamin Franklin Award is recognized throughout Georgia's print industry as the highest honor conferred to an individual. The award honors an individual for being a long-term major contributor to the graphic arts industry in Georgia.

Nominees for this award should meet the following criteria:

• Made a positive impact on Georgia's print industry and is widely recognized as such

• A person of high principles and integrity

• One who shares his/her time and talent to work toward the advancement of the industry

• Works for the betterment of society through civic, community or religious commitments

• Worked a minimum of 10 years in the print and graphic communications industry, with at least five of those years in Georgia

• Past PIAG Board Chairs are not eligible for nomination until two years after their chairmanship

Nominations are open through June 1, 2025. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the 2025 imPRESS Celebration of Print. 

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Congratulations to the 2024 Recipient, Ira Jackson!

Ira Jackson, Jr., President of Perfect Image in Marietta, received the 2024 PIAG Benjamin Franklin Award during the association’s annual imPRESS Celebration of Print awards banquet. From the podium, Mr. Jackson delivered an inspiring speech. He thanked the Georgia print community and PIAG for the honor and offered some poignant advice for attendees.

“I have three rules that help guide me as I navigate life,” Mr. Jackson said. “Number one: always take the opportunity to celebrate family. Number two: hard work will lead you to your passion. And finally, the greater good, is good.”

The Benjamin Franklin Award was presented to Mr. Jackson by past winner Kent Tucker with Tucker Castleberry who summarized Mr. Jackson’s career and the steps he took to build Perfect Image into a successful business.

“Ira’s ability to navigate challenges, embrace innovation, and foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration has set a remarkable standard for the industry,” Mr. Tucker said. “He is known for his creativity and is a deep thinker with a unique perspective on just about everything.”

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