RICHMOND HILL—Unisource Canada is looking for its next idols.

The national independent distributor of paper, industry supplies and more, has announced the return of its CMYK Idol Contest. Unisource will be in search of top print sales representatives across the country.


To help achieve this goal, the graphic arts community is being called on to submit nominations (until Sept. 16) and then vote for their favourite "superhero" through an online ballot on UnisourceDesign.ca. The contest winners will be selected based on number of votes cast in their favour.

One winner will be chosen for four different regions: Ottawa and  eastern Canada; Ontario (not including Ottawa); Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the territories; and British Columbia. The voting period ends Oct. 28, with the winners to be announced Nov. 14 and also be featured in an ad in the January 2012 issue of sister publication Design Edge Canada. Winners will also  receive a $1,000 gift certificate at Fairmont Hotels, which can be used anywhere in Canada.

Voters can also win prizes: 44 voters will also be randomly awarded $200 Fairmont Hotel gift certificates throughout the 11 weeks of nominations and voting.

"The CMYK Idol contest is about showing appreciation to amazingly talented and hard-working individuals with passion for outstanding print," noted Unisource.

Full contest rules and details are available here.