Recognizes outstanding achievement in the preparation of the product binder. Only one Award of Excellence may be presented.

Exceptional entries with limited deficiencies earn this award. The number of Honourable Mention Awards presented is at the discretion of the Quality Documents Competition Committee.

Entries that use new or unusual approaches or handle specific conditions in a particularly effective manner are eligible for this award. The number of Merit Awards presented is at the discretion of the Quality Documents Competition Committee.