L-R: Neil Felton, Ayanfeoluwa Ibitoye, Tara Seth and Mackenzie Griffin
Girls Who Print (GWP) has announced the winners of the 2025 Girls Who Print Awards, along with its new 2026 career development scheme.
The 2025 Ally Award was presented to Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, for his leadership of Print for Good, an initiative of the FESPA Foundation that transforms surplus event materials into educational resources for schools around the world.
The Rising Star Award’s 2025 recipients were Tara Seth and Mackenzie Griffin, co-hosts of the Talk More Print podcast, who were recognised for their growing influence as student leaders and industry advocates.
The highest honour, the 2025 Girlie Award, was presented to Ayanfeoluwa Ibitoye for her leadership in expanding Girls Who Print across Africa, bringing women together for education, connection and career support.
The organisation has launched its new 2026 career development scheme The Advancement Resource Center (ARC).
The framework will allow access to subject matter experts, on-demand education, and community and career support.
Members will also gain practical tools, expert insight, mentorship connections, collaboration opportunities, and professional resources that align with the needs of women working in the print and graphic communications industry.
Deborah Corn, executive director of Girls Who Print, said: “Our mission continues in 2026 with a structured framework that supports women in print throughout their careers.
“The ARC and Print University strengthen that mission by expanding access to experts, education, skill building, mentorship, and professional development that help women advance on their own terms.
