People & Places
The Ben Franklin Honor Society recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of the printing and graphic communications industry. Honorees are recognized for mer- itorious service that can encompass industry and association leadership,
PRINTING United Alliance PRINTING United Alliance has announced the indus- try leaders who will be recognized through several of the organization’s honors in 2026, including the newest members of the Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS). The Alliance will also recognize the recipient of the 2026 Joe Clarke Innovator Award and this year’s Swormstedt Best-in-Class Award winners. The honorees will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sep- Lane Hickey- Wiggins
Matthew Rhome
technological innovation, entrepreneurial achievement, support for education and scholarships, industry vision, and other meaningful contributions.
The BFHS Class of 2026 includes: • Lane Hickey-Wiggins, Douglass Screen Printers, Inc. dba DPRINT • Michael Magerl, Trabon • Matthew Rhome, Sticker Mule
tember 23, during PRINTING United Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Alliance’s honor societies rep- resent a long tradition of recognizing individuals whose contributions extend well beyond their own organizations. Through volunteer leadership, educa-
• John Seymour, Clemson University • Chris Ulmer, Crystal Coast Graphics The Ben Franklin Honor Society was formed in 2005 John Seymour
through the consolidation of two es- tablished industry honor societies — the Ash Khan Society of Printing In- dustries of America and the Society of Fellows of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation — bringing their traditions of service and recognition together under one organization.
Michael Magerl
tion, mentorship, technical advancement, innovation, and service, their members have helped strengthen the printing and graphic communications industry while sharing their experience with those who will carry it forward.
Chris Ulmer
46 August 31, 2026
www.boardconvertingnews.com
Made with FlippingBook Annual report maker