2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards

Venue: SOFITEL Wentworth
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
30 Apr, 2019
Web: http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=191

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand, are pleased to advise that submissions are now open for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.

The Design Innovation of the Year company awards will recognise organisations that have designed innovative packaging materials within each of these five manufacturing categories:

FOOD

BEVERAGE

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD

LABELLING & DECORATION *NEW AWARD

There will be three special awards available:

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD

SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD

ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD *NEW AWARD

In addition there are three awards designed for people who have made specific contributions to the packaging industry.

These Individual Awards will include:

YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR.

INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR.

PACKAGING NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP This annual scholarship will offer one person from New Zealand the opportunity to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology course; an internationally recognised and accredited course.

The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards.

Entries close 8 March 2019

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