The Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards (PICA) season is off and running with the Tasmania winners presentations completed and Victoria extending its closing off date for entry submissions until 5pm this Friday 20 August.

The Victorian judging will get underway shortly in preparation for the announcement of winners on Friday 15 October at the Sofitel on Collins Ballroom, Melbourne.

Meanwhile the next PICA presentation is in Western Australia on Saturday 28 August at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre BelleVue Ballroom.

Some tickets are still available for the event featuring comedy magician Matt Hollywood and Adam Hall & the Velvet Playboys. For information contact Lee Shelley on (08) 9361 4625 e-mail: lee@printnet.com.au  

South Australia and Northern Territory have again broken their own entry record and are set for a major black tie event on Friday 8 October at the Adelaide Ballroom, Hilton Hotel. Inquiries to kay@printnet.com.au or call (08) 8373 0622.

Special guests The Rat Pack's Back will feature at the WorkCover NSW PICA which returns to Doltone House, Pyrmont on Friday 5 November.

But NSW printers have less than four weeks to submit their entries before the 10 September deadline. Inquiries to Irene Manacos on (02) 8789 7382 e-mail: irene@printnet.com.au

All award information including results is available from Printing Industries PICA and NPA Information section on www.printnet.com.au or by clicking here.