The PIAS Graphic Awards recognize the year’s highest-quality printed materials across the association’s eight-state region. A three-judge panel scores each entry on degree of difficulty, quality and technique of reproduction, creativity, design, typography, and layout. PIAS presented 496 Awards of Excellence in 2026 among more than 250 member companies, which makes five wins a strong result against the region’s leading printers.
River City Litho’s recognized pieces cover the range of work the Presort family produces every day. In the Direct Mail category, the “GLIK’s VIP” campaign and the “FV Showcase” mailer each earned an Award of Excellence, reflecting the group’s strength in direct mail and personalized, data-driven campaigns. In Digital Printing, the “SEMO Program” earned an Award of Excellence for event and program work, and the “Outdoor Makeover” booklet took Best of Category, the group’s top honor of the competition and a showcase for its commercial printing and bindery craft. River City Litho also earned an Award of Excellence in the Individual Card or Postcard category for its “Holiday Card,” a piece that highlights the design and print quality behind the group’s postcard and card work.
River City Litho joined Presort, Inc. in 2024, and these awards show what that partnership delivers. Presort clients now pair award-winning creative and print craft with the postal expertise Presort has built over 35 years. That means design, printing, mail presorting, mailing, and warehousing and fulfillment all handled under one roof, by one accountable partner.
The result is a rare combination. On the production side, River City Litho brings offset and digital printing, variable data, finishing, and bindery. On the mail side, Presort brings high-volume presorting, USPS postage discounts, Detached Mail Unit status with postal staff on site. Both companies run ISO-certified processes and union craftsmanship, so quality and security carry through from the first proof to final delivery.
“The River City Litho team has earned this recognition through their exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished and excited to have them as part of the Presort family. Together, we’re providing clients with one trusted partner for design, print, mail, and fulfillment–backed by award-winning expertise and proven postal knowledge.” Jeromy Fritz, President, Presort, Inc.
Presort, Inc. is a full-service direct mail, commercial printing, presorting, and fulfillment provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. In business since 1991 and now celebrating 35 years, Presort serves clients nationwide with design, printing, mailing list and data services, mail presorting, warehousing, and order fulfillment under one roof. The company holds ISO 27001 certification for information security, operates as a union printer, and leads a family of companies that includes River City Litho, PDQ Printing, and Jet Envelope.
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