The 2011 Labels of the World Contest is now closed.  

The Neenah Paper Labels of the World Contest will reopen April 1, 2012 for submissions printed on CLASSIC® Wine Label Papers and ESTATE® Label.

WINNERS OF THE 2011 CONTEST

BEST IN SHOW:

The Best in Show for the Wine Label Category is awarded to Chris Noud of Now Design for L'iris 2007 Pinot Noir from Anne Amie Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon. This stunning label is printed on CLASSIC CREST® Wine Label Papers. Printed by Crush Creative Packaging in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

The Best in Show for the Other Beverage and Packaging Labels is awarded to Russ Wall for Spring 44 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This beautiful label is printed on CLASSIC CREST® Wine Label Papers. Printed by CCL Label/Wine Group in Portland, Oregon.

RUNNER UP AND HONORABLE MENTION:

Runner Up in the Wine Label Category is awarded to Now Design for Mad Violets 2009 Pinot Noir printed on CLASSIC CREST® Wine Label Papers. Printed by CCL Label/Wine Group.

Honorable Mention in the Wine Label Category is awarded to Richard Gomez for Basques 2010 Red printed on ESTATE® Label. Printed by Colorama S.A..

ADDITIONAL LABELS MAKING THE 2012 CALENDAR:

Now Design for Carpe Noctum 2009 Pinot Noir. Printed by CCL Label/Wine Group.

Level Design for Five Sons St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon. Printed by Ben Franklin Press & Label Co.

Anwyl Design for Open Range 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. Printed by Ben Franklin Press & Label Co.

CF Napa Brand Design for DFV Cabernet Sauvignon. Printed by Collotype Label.

Agencia Extila for Santa Digna 2010 Sauvingon Blanc. Printed by Artica.

Flint Design Co for Ponzi 2007 Pinot Noir Rose. Printed by Collotype Label.

Adam's Rib for Bizoe Estalet Syrah 2009. Printed by Collotype Label RSA.

Kraftwerk Design for Shale Oak 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. Printed by Collotype Label.

CATEGORIES

Wine Labels – Labels must be printed on CLASSIC® Wine Label Papers or ESTATE LABEL® Premium Label Papers.
Food and Other Beverage Labels – Pressure sensitive or glue-applied labels used in any number of applications such as spirits, oils, vinegars, and food. Labels can be printed on CLASSIC® Wine Label Papers or ESTATE LABEL® Premium Label Papers, or any other Neenah Paper stock.

PRIZES

Twelve labels across the two categories will be chosen to grace the pages of the Labels of the World calendar, providing excellent exposure for the designers, printers, wineries, and distilleries involved. The 2012 calendar will be distributed to 2,500 contacts within the label print and design community. The fact that this calendar contains actual labels adds a tactile quality and separates it from any other calendar of its type.

The winner of the “Best in Show” for Wine Labels will receive a $2,000 check along with a certificate of recognition of their work from Neenah Paper!

The winner of the “Best in Show” for Food and Other Beverage Labels will receive a $1,000 check along with a certificate of recognition of their work from Neenah Paper!

Winners will also receive global recognition through five prestigious publications throughout the world!