International Hologram Manufacturers Association

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) is a not for profit organisation based in Sunbury-on-Thames designed to represent and promote the interests of hologram manufacturers and the hologram industry, worldwide. Founded in 1993, the association currently represents 89 members worldwide, and hosts an awards ceremony each year at the HoloPackHoloPrint conference designed to reward those whose outstanding contributions to holography advance the industry. The association has secretariat offices in both Europe and America.

Publications

The IHMA have published a number of publications offering guidance to converters, users and manufacturers of holograms and other holographic materials. These are

• The Glossary of Holographic Terms
• Specifying and Purchasing Authenticating DOVIDS
• Hologram Patent Guidelines
• Hologram Copyright Guidelines

Excellence in Holography Awards

Each year, at the Holopack-Holoprint annual conference, the IHMA presents 'Excellence in Holography Awards' to parties deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the holographic industry. The awards, divided into six categories aim to reward the developments which show the greatest innovation or commercial potential.

The six categories available to vote on are:

• Innovation in Holographic Technique
• Best Origination
• Best HOE Product
• Best Applied Security Product
• Best Applied Decorative Product
• The Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation

From these and the other categories one winner is chosen for the Best of the Year Award.

External links

• Official website

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