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NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma’s Printing and Mailing Services has earned the highest honor in the 2026 In-Print™ Awards competition, receiving the Best of Show Award for excellence in printing. Selected from 686 entries submitted by in-plant print operations across the United States, the award recognizes the single most outstanding project in the competition.
Presented annually by the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) and In-Plant Impressions, the In-Print Awards recognize excellence in print production across higher education, government, healthcare and corporate organizations. The Best of Show distinction is awarded to the top Gold Award-winning entry across multiple divisions, making it the competition's highest overall honor.
OU Printing and Mailing Services earned the recognition for a project that demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, color accuracy, production quality and creative execution. The competition included top winning entries from organizations including Arizona State University, Oregon State University, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt, Yale, World Bank, Mayo Clinic, Lockheed Martin, Bloomberg, U.S. Government Publishing Office and Nestlé Purina. OU received the competition's highest honor.
"This award is a tremendous honor for our entire team," said Sherri Isbell, director of OU Printing and Mailing Services. "Every day, our staff is committed to helping the university communicate its mission through high-quality printed materials. Receiving Best of Show validates the dedication and innovation our team brings to every project."
The award reflects the department's continued investment in advanced printing technology, skilled craftsmanship and collaborative partnerships with university departments. From recruitment publications and marketing materials to event signage and specialty projects, OU Printing Services supports the university's teaching, research and outreach missions through professional printing, finishing and mailing services.
"Our success is built on the trust our campus partners place in us," Isbell said. "We share this recognition with every department that challenges us to produce creative, impactful work."
OU Printing and Mailing Services has earned numerous regional and national awards over the years, consistently demonstrating excellence in design, production and customer service. The Best of Show honor represents another milestone in the department's longstanding tradition of quality and innovation.
About OU Printing and Mailing Services
OU Printing and Mailing Services is a full-service print and mail production facility serving the University of Oklahoma community. The department provides offset and digital printing, large-format graphics, finishing, mailing and specialty print solutions that help advance the university's academic, research and public service missions.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu.
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