30th Awards for Packaging Innovation

International competition brings together the best innovations In commercial packaging, recognizing breakthroughs in technology, customer experience, and responsible packaging.

Deadline for entries is April 12, 2018.
Deadline for entries is April 12, 2018.

The Dow Chemical Company is proud to announce the call for entries for the 2018 30thAwards for Packaging Innovation, the independently judged program globally recognized as the industry leader. Entries will be accepted from Feb. 5 through April 12, 2018, with all necessary forms and information on www.DowPackagingAwards.com.

The 2018 30thAwards for Packaging Innovation continues the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation program established in 1986, the industry’s longest running independently judged awards program. Dow carries on the tradition of assembling an independent panel of leading international packaging judges from a great variety of disciplines, to provide the awards with a global perspective across design, engineering, retail, converting, and academia.

“In its 30thyear, the Awards for Packaging Innovation celebrate innovation and collaboration in packaging throughout the entire value chain,” said Diego Donoso, business president for Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. “The awards recognize companies that promote technological advancement, enhance customer product experiences, and demonstrate responsible packaging.”

Entry is free and applicants are not required to use Dow or DuPont materials in the products they enter. As in previous years, all of the products in the 2018 30thAwards for Packaging Innovation must be commercially available when they are entered. This year, applicants can utilize a streamlined entry process with a simplified online form to complete, submit, and track entries, as well as upload accompanying images and videos.

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