With the quality upheld by Empire, it's no wonder that we've accumulated this many awards for our work. Here are a few of our most recent honors.
Awards and Recognitions (PDF)
Awards Timeline (PDF)
"Having expanded production and diversified its goods to cutting-edge, high-quality products for many industries, Empire has demonstrated a superior level of innovation, industry leadership, and job creation, without compromising its promise to its employees and community. LADCO and the Coulee region are truly fortunate to have this company in our backyard, and it was LADCO’s honor and an easy choice to recognize Empire with its Manufacturer of the Year Award at its 23rd Annual Industry Appreciation event."
— Jorge Beltran, LADCO
2024 Green Masters - Master, with top performer recognitions
2023 Green Masters - Master, with high scores in customer welfare and diversity equality
2023 Wisconsin Green Tier - 10 Years of Participation
2022 Sustainabile Business Award for Innovative Service: UV LED Curing Technology
2022 Green Masters - Professional
2022 Manufacturer of the Year Nominee
Printing Impressions Top 300 Printers - Rank #140
2021 Green Masters - Professional
2021 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
2020 Green Masters - Professional
2020 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
2019 SGIA Golden Image Award: Interior Design (Digital) Bronze Rank
2019 SGIA Golden Image Award: Decals/Labels/Stickers (Single/Multicolor) Gold Rank
Products made for Interior Systems International and Pearl Street Brewery
2019 WMC Business Friend of the Environment
2019 LADCO - Diamond Recognition Award
2019 Green Masters - Professional
2018 SGIA Safety Recognition Award
2018 Inspiring Sustainability Award
2018 Family Business of the Year: I'm Not Afraid
2018 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
2017 SGIA Safety Recognition Award
2017 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
2016 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment (PDF)
2016 Family Business of the Year
2016 Earth Day Sustainable Business Awards
2016 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
2016 SGIA Golden Image Winner Silver Rank
Our Past Awards
- 2016 SGIA Safety Recognition Award
- 2016 Manufacturer of the Year Nominee
- 2015 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
- 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Nominee
- 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Nominee
- 2013 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award
- 2011 3M Simply the Best Choice Converter
- 2010 3M Simply the Best Choice Converter
- 2010 SGIA 25 Years Continuous Membership
- 2010 Gold Ink Awards Pewter Award
- 2010 Gold Ink Awards Bronze Award
- 2010 SGIA Golden Image Award Gold Rank (3 categories)
- 2010 SGIA Golden Image Award Silver Rank
- 2009 EMC Insurance Safety Achievement Award
- 2009 Task Force Tips Supplier of the Year Award
- 2008 Promo Print Solutions PEAK Award Winner
- 2005 Igloo Partners of Excellence Supplier Award