Could you be a Rising Star?
It’s time to shine!
The Rising Star Awards are all about celebrating young talent –
the bright future of print
Each year, our winners get up to £1,500 to sky-rocket their career development and unlock their potential in the print industry.
From print and packaging to paper, publishing, and graphics, past winners have come from all kinds of roles across the sector.
They’ve used their awards to fund training that’s helped them level up their skills, open new career doors, and bring fresh ideas and expertise back to their workplaces.
If you’re aged 18-30 working in any role in our industry, this is your chance to invest in you – what would you do with a Rising Star Award?
Applications are now open!
Applications will close on Sunday 30th March.
2025 could be your time to shine. Read on for everything you need to know…
How to apply
A handy guide to help you prepare before applying
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What are the Rising Star Awards?
Time to shine
The rising Star Awards provide up to £1500 for emerging talent working in the print, paper, packaging, publishing and graphics, people like you, to invest in personal skills development and training to help you grow and shine in a stellar career in our rapidly evolving sectors.
Putting together the strongest application
Choosing the right course for your career ambitions
Not sure where to start searching for the right course?
How to produce the best Rising Star Award application – top tips from those who know
Hear from people who know – 2023 Award winner Aaron Toombs and 2022 and 2023 Award judge, Emma Fells – on steps to produce the most powerful awards application, and answers to specific questions about any part of the preparation and application process.
What could the Award be used for?
Rising Star applications for 2025 are now open until 30th March! Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for updates, and contact awards@theprintingcharity.org.uk if you have any questions. Good luck with your application!
Congratulations to our
Rising Star Constellation of 2024!
Rising Stars joining our constellation with core skills training
Rising Stars choosing training from professional bodies for stellar future careers
Rising Stars reaching new heights with personal skills development training
Rising Stars shining in leadership & management
Listen to our Stars talk about the positive impact of the Awards on their career.
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