Greeting Card Association

The Greeting Card Association’s 73rd Annual Convention Is September 17-20, in Boulder, Colorado

The 73rd Annual Convention of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) will take place from Wednesday, September 17, through Saturday, September 20, at the scenic St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, Colo. All members of... more »

Greeting Card Association Announces 26th Annual LOUIE Awards Winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the winners of its 26th Annual International Greeting Card Awards Competition, better known as the "LOUIE Awards." Winners in each of the 29 categories in this year's competition,... more »

Greeting Card Association Announces Sponsors of 26th Annual LOUIE Awards

Winners of the Greeting Card Association's 26th Annual LOUIE Awards competition will be announced at an elegant gala on Sunday, May 18, at Espace in New York City. This important industry event - considered the... more »

LOUIE Exhibit to Showcase Winners and Finalists of the GCA’S 26th Annual LOUIE Awards

The finalists and winning cards of the Greeting Card Association's 26th Annual LOUIE Awards will be showcased at a special LOUIE Exhibit in the Crystal Palace Lobby of the Javits Center in NYC during the... more »

From Frank Is Named a Finalist in the 26th Annual LOUIE Awards

From Frank has been named a finalist by the Greeting Card Association (GCA) in the prestigious 26th Annual International Greeting Card Awards Competition, better known as the "LOUIE Awards." Three finalists were chosen for each... more »

Greeting Card Association Announces 26th Annual LOUIE Awards Finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists of its 26th Annual International Greeting Card Awards Competition, better known as the “LOUIE Awards.” Three finalists were selected for each of the 29 categories in... more »

Americans Still Prefer “Real” Valentine’s Day Cards

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) anticipates approximately 145 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine's Day this year in the U.S., with sales remaining relatively stable over last year. This figure is based on... more »

Greeting Card Association’s Louie Awards Call For Entries Now Open

Submissions for the Greeting Card Association’s 26th Annual LOUIE Awards – the Oscars of the stationery industry – are being accepted now through December 16, 2013. Officially known as the International Greeting Card Awards Competition,... more »

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