Emerging Leader Award
Recognizing a rising star in the industry
Congratulations to our 2026 Recipient, Miles Haymond!
PIAG's Emerging Leader Award
In 2024, PIAG launched its Emerging Leader Award to celebrate a rising star who has demonstrated their commitment to excellence and made impactful contributions to their organization, the industry, and their community. This award acknowledges past achievements of an individual while honoring their expected trajectory of continued success and growth.
Nominees should meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership attributes and ability for continued growth
- Exhibits a forward-thinking mindset and is committed to driving positive change
- Contributes to their organization through their ability to innovate and inspire
- Recognized accomplishments through their company, professional organizations, and community
- Less than 10 years experience in the print and graphic communications industry
- Under 40 years of age at time of award
- Employed by a current PIAG member company in good standing
Nominations are open through June 1, 2026. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the imPRESS Celebration of Print on August 13.
Congratulations to the 2026 Recipient, Miles Haymond!
The Georgia printing and graphic communications community honored one of its rising stars with the 2026 Emerging Leader Award. Miles Haymond, sales manager with Lindenmyer Munroe in Atlanta, received the award during the imPRESS Celebration of Print banquet hosted by PIAG on August 13 in Peachtree Corners.
Beyond his work at Lindenmeyr Munroe, Miles is a member of the National Paper Trade Association’s Emerging Leaders Network and serves on the PIAG Board of Trustees. Earlier this year, he also volunteered at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, assisting with the mock interview portion of the competition and supporting students preparing to enter the workforce.