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Led by Deborah Corn, Girls Who Print (GWP) is a non-profit organisation that supports the advancement of female careers in the print and graphic communications industries. Through educational initiatives, mentorship and networking, GWP promotes a more equitable and forward-thinking print community. Girls Who Print continues to serve as a respected voice for progress, inclusion and professional achievement across the sector.FESPA partnered with Girls Who Print – to highlight its support of the organisation and diversity across print – at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, in May, at the Messe Berlin, Germany. During the event, GWP led a series of speaker sessions at the SmartHub conference, as well as a lunch. GWP’s conference sessions and lunch invited FESPA visitors to: hear from female leaders across the print industry, and share their knowledge and own experiences when kickstarting a career in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Neil Felton, CEO, FEPA says: “I’m truly honoured to receive the 2025 Girls Who Print Ally Award. We (the FESPA team) were delighted to initiate a partnership with Deborah Corn this year, and to us, this is just the beginning. Girls Who Print is a truly inspirational organisation and we look forward to seeing what is in store for our relationship in the future. This is more than just an award, it’s global recognition for the FESPA Foundation and I am proud to be accepting this on behalf of everyone who has supported us on our journey. Thank you.”
Deborah Corn, Executive Director of Girls Who Print, comments: “Our mission to support women in print throughout their careers will continue in 2026. The ARC and Print University strengthen this mission by expanding our access to experts, education, skill building, mentorship, and professional development. Membership and sponsorship contributions are essential to powering our mission, expanding our offerings, and strengthening our global community. We deeply appreciate the companies that support our work and look forward to welcoming many more in the coming year.”
For more information on the FESPA Foundation, visit www.fespa.com/en/about/fespa-foundation/