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The Packaging Innovation Awards

Judging criteria & Categories

Learn more about the award categories and the criteria our expert judges are using to decide on the most innovative designs in packaging.

Award categories

Our four award categories chart excellence across packaging technology, sustainability and user experience, mirroring the multifaceted and interconnected nature of today’s packaging value chains. 

Diamond Logo

Diamond Award

Recognizing one package that demonstrates superior excellence in all three categories.

Platinum Awards

Platinum Awards

Recognizing packaging that demonstrate excellence in all three categories.

Gold logo

Gold Awards

Recognizing packaging that demonstrate excellence in at least two categories.

Silver Logo

Silver Awards

Recognizing packaging that demonstrate excellence in at least one category.

Why enter the Packaging Innovation Awards?

The awards provide emerging talents and established brands alike the chance to showcase their most innovative packaging on a global platform. Winning designs will be featured prominently within the worldwide packaging industry, earning acknowledgment from peers and expanding visibility into new markets and audiences.

Industry-Wide Acclaim
New Market Exposure
Featured in Top Publications
Showcased at Tradeshows
Achievement Trophy
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Global Social Media Reach
2022 Packaging Innovation Award Winners

2022 Winners

Learn more about previous winners

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Judging Criteria

FAQs

We want to help you to make the most of the opportunity to have your design recognized at the Packaging Innovation Awards. We’ve collected some of the more commonly asked questions to make the preparation and entry process as easy as possible.

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