The Printing Charity Rising Star Awards were presented at an event at the House of Lords on Thursday 3rd July.
Konica Minolta have proudly announced that The Printing Charity has chosen Sales Development Representative, Alex Jordan as a recipient of one of its Rising Star Awards 2025.
The Printing Charity is a national organisation with King Charles III as its patron. It provides support to those who need it in the printing, paper, packaging, publishing and graphics sectors. The charity also champions young talent, and each year recognises the accomplishments of those new to the industry (aged between 18 and 30) with its prestigious Rising Star Awards.
Alex joined Konica Minolta as a Sales Development Representative in July 2024. Since joining, he has been supported by the company with a development plan targeted at gaining an in-depth knowledge of print solutions and their applications, account management, demonstration training, and industry insight through visiting print rooms and workshops throughout the UK.
Commenting on his award win, Alex said, “I am honoured to receive this prestigious award from The Print Charity at the start of what I hope to be a long career in the industry.” Having such a positive experience, Alex is eager for other young people to follow his lead, adding, “With the digital world being so all-encompassing for young people today, it’s important that they understand the relevance of print, so they can see it’s a sector that is worth building a career in. It’s up to those of us already here to promote the many great opportunities to be part of this industry’s bright future.”
In addition to attracting the next generation of print professionals through initiatives with schools and colleges, Konica Minolta has a raft of initiatives to retain and nurture young talent and feed their ambition as Gillian Nuttall, ESG Partner at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd explains, “We provide extensive apprenticeships and training programmes to nurture young talent, including opportunities for existing employees to develop skills or transition within the company, and schemes to fill junior-level vacancies.
Rebecca Boulton, Marketing Manager Professional Print, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, has mentored Alex since he joined the company and commented, “We are all incredibly proud of Alex. He has immersed himself in the industry and it’s fantastic that his commitment, hard work, and progress have been deservedly recognised.”
The Printing Charity Rising Star Awards were presented at an event hosted by The Printing Charity at the House of Lords on Thursday 3rd July.