Initially, the competition was open only to TLMI Converter Members. Award winners in the categories of each organization's competition are submitted to contend for the highest level of international recognition. And, since the world competition began, TLMI members have repeatedly been honored as among the world's best tag and label converters. Each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form, furnished by TLMI or reproduced by the converter. In cases where labels were converted in continuous roll form, entries that are submitted to the competition in rolls will be given preference over cut samples in the event of a tie.
Companies are limited to two entries per subcategory.
Each company may enter as many subcategories as they choose. If a subcategory has more than two entries, a TLMI staff member will contact you to verify which two entries you would like to remain in that category. Each submission may only be entered in one subcategory of the converter's choosing. For example, a submission may be entered into a printing process category even if it could otherwise be defined as either a coupon or EDP label. Entries may be reclassified at the discretion of the judges.