National Print Awards | Congratulations David Currie - Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award

Courtesy of the Visual Media Association & Print21

In the Major Awards category, David Currie, former majority shareholder of Currie Group, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The citation said, "David Currie's story is one of grit, instinct, loyalty and transformation, a story woven into the fabric of the Australian print and visual media industry... "his impact on the industry itself cannot be overstated".

"Across more than five decades, Currie has employed generations of Australians, transformed the technological capability of the local industry and built one of the nations most successful family-owned print businesses. But perhaps more importantly, he has done so with resilience, generosity and an unwavering commitment to people, technology and industry."

David Currie accepted the award with humour and grace, thanking the people in his life who had made his remarkable career possible, including his wife of nearly 50 years and many members of Currie Group staff. He commended what he called the print industry survivors, who he said have created a wonderful environment.

"People who say there's not going to be an image on paper anymore...look around, we're still printing and still celebrating," he said.