Award Recipients
Mullen Award
Named for James F. Mullen, NAGASA founding board chair, and presented to
an individual for setting a standard of excellence in the channel, through
integrity, leadership, and vision.
1999 Brian Kroot, Northeastern Graphic Supply
1998 John Dreyer, Pitman Company
1997 Richard Blair, Young Phillips
1996 Stenley Freimuth, Fuji Photo Film USA
1996 John L. Murphy, The Murphy Company
1995 Robert FitzPatrick, FitzPatrick Management Company
1994 Juergen Stolt, Agfa Division of Bayer Corporaton
1993 James F. Mullan, Phillips & Jacobs
Favat Award
Named posthumously for John Favat, Sr., who inspired the formation of NAGASA,
and presented to an individual for energy, commitment, and service that
advances NAGASA and its leadership.
1999 Dennis Cross xpedx
1998 Gil Carrillo BESCO San Antonio
1997 Tom Saggiomo Kodak Professional
1997 Jon Wright Graphic Systems
1996 Duane Cook Kodak Professional
1996 James Purcell Jetcom, a PrimeSource Co
1995 Gene Brett, Jr. Brett Business Machines
1995 O. Mike Fichera Dealer Communicator
1995 John Hunter Veratec Graphic Arts Products
1994 Joseph Bendowski Van Son Holland Ink Corporation
1994 Donald Mergler Washington Printing Supplies
Innovator Award
First given in 1996, the award highlights an innovative approach or practice
that is unique and outside the traditional way of business to make the channel
more competitive and customer responsive.
1999 LDR (Litho Development & Research)
1998 Standard Finishing Systems
1998 J.E. Halliday Sales
1997 Omnitrade Industrial Co. Ltd.
1997 Tompkins Printing Equipment Co.
1996 London Litho
1996 Lithco
1996 Luminous Technology Corp
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to an individual for lifelong achievement, loyalty, and service
to the channel and a career that inspires professionalism and creativity.
1997 marked the first year this award was given.
1999 Don Garner (ret.) Dixie Type/PrimeSource
1998 Not awarded
1997 Melvyn London London Litho