Judges announced for Australia’s Greatest Wrapper contest

Ball & Doggett has announced the three judges for the "Who is Australia’s Greatest Wrapper?" competition. The event, launched in February 2023, will showcase the best in wrap design and installation from around the country, with contestants vying for the top prize and recognition in the industry.

The competition is open to all registered Australian print, sign and display businesses.  The winner will receive a trip for two to Munich, Germany to attend FESPA Global expo,  including spending money, valued at $7500.

The three judges selected for the competition are industry experts with years of experience in the sign and display market. Their expertise and industry knowledge will provide valuable insights and guidance to the contestants as they compete for the top prize.

The first judge is Matt Horne, owner and director at Wrap Studio and renowned car wrap designer and installer with many years of experience in the industry. He has worked on numerous high-profile projects and is an accredited Metamark and Avery Dennison Specialist Installer. His expertise in installation will ensure that the contestants' designs are visually appealing but also practical and functional.

The second judge is Dan Sefton, International Business Development Executive from Metamark UK, a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films for use in the sign-making, digital printing, and graphics industries. Sefton has been with Metamark UK for over eight years and has held various leadership positions
The third judge is Steve Warn, National Self-Adhesive & Transfer Film Manager for Ball & Doggett, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Having previously owning his own business for 10 years before embarking on the sales side of the industry and supplying signage and hardware needs to the industry.

"We are thrilled to have these three experts on board as judges for our wrapping competition," said Rob Brussolo, general manager, Ball & Doggett. "Their expertise and knowledge of the industry will ensure that the competition is fair and objective, and that the contestants receive valuable feedback and guidance."