Canon Employees Win Girls Who Print Award

Canon Employees Win Girls Who Print Award

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Melville, NY—An online network of women in the print industry, Girls Who Print named two Canon Solutions America employees as winners of the Girls Who Print Rising Star Award.

The award recognizes Valentina Echavarria and Melody Ownby for their efforts in the creation as well as execution of the University Inkjet Program with Clemson University and Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Valentina Echavarria

“This is truly just the beginning for these two talented women,” commented Francis A. McMahon, executive vice president, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America. “It is our passion to invest in future generations of print leaders and women in STEM; as well as provide hands-on opportunities that provide insight and knowledge that otherwise may not have been achievable inside the classroom.”

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Melody Ownby

According to Deborah Corn, Print Media Centre, the award was created specifically with Echavarria and Ownby in mind. It is a way of recognizing the hard work and passion the two women brought to hundreds of students through the University Inkjet Program.

Launched in 2017 with Clemson University—Echavarria and Ownby’s alma mater—the program educates students on print industry trends. In addition, it highlights Canon’s inkjet technology.

Also, according to the company, it exposes the students to career opportunities in print production. What’s more, it sets a precedent for future programs with universities nationwide.

“Valentina and Melody took it upon themselves to create a program that introduces university students to inkjet printing. Their success at Clemson opened more doors to more schools,” remarked Corn.

“That level of drive and determination deserved recognition. So I created the Girls Who Print Rising Star Award and gave it to them during our 2021 conference. It’s incredible what they have accomplished, and a testament to the management team at Canon Solutions America for supporting Valentina and Melody and giving them the space to create something and shine.

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