The Awards are grants of up to £1,500 each, which help pay for training for careers in printing, paper, publishing, packaging and graphic arts, or to develop workplace skills in those sectors.

Applicants can be people who are studying or who intend to, individuals already working in the industry looking to progress their careers, apprentices and those studying for NVQs in print-related organisations.

Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity’s Chief Executive, commented: “The Awards are a good way for employers to put forward their rising stars or for individuals themselves to shout about what they are doing.

“All you need to do is put a good case forward for what you would spend the award on and how it will help your career.”

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in London in early June by a panel of judges from across the industry's sectors. Winners will receive their awards in London in July.

The closing date for applications is April 29. Apply here.