In 2025, CBN was honoured with the ICMA Élan Award for Best ID Card for our work on the North Carolina driver’s license. The award was presented at the 35th Anniversary ICMA Card Expo Gala in Orlando, Florida, marking CBN’s fifth consecutive win and eleventh overall Élan Award in this category.

Why this award matters

The ICMA Élan Awards represent the highest level of recognition in the global card manufacturing industry, celebrating innovation, security, and design excellence. Winning this award underscores CBN’s commitment to delivering world-class identity solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional user experience.

Our award-winning design

The North Carolina driver’s license showcases:

• Bank note-grade security printing for unmatched protection against counterfeiting.
• Laser-engraved personalisation for durability and authenticity.
• Over 50 advanced security features, ensuring robust identity verification. Inspired by North Carolina’s natural beauty, the design incorporates the dogwood flower, marbled salamander, and Colonial Spanish Mustang, blending artistry with security.

Industry impact

This achievement highlights CBN’s leadership in secure ID solutions and our strong partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). It reinforces our reputation for delivering counterfeit-resistant credentials that are easy to verify and trusted worldwide.