Issue: September '05
Annual Awards Issue

The packaging industry's most important organizations are among those displaying their annual award winners at Pack Expo Las Vegas as part of the Showcase of Packaging Innovation. These winners, along with our own "Designs of Distinction," comprise the best the industry has to offer. Take a look at these leading packages right here!

Jump to a specific section of the "Showcase of Packaging Innovations"

• Institute of Packaging Professionals: 2005 AmeriStar Awards
• Flexible Packaging Association: 2004 FPA Achievement Awards
• Paperboard Packaging Council: 62nd National Paperboard Packaging Competition
• Glass Packaging Institute: 2005 Clear Choice Awards
• DuPont: 18th DuPont Awards
• Brazil Packaging Association: ABRE's Packaging & Design Awards
• Associacín Mexicana de Envase y Emblalaje: Envase Estalar Awards

• National Association Of Container Distributors: 42nd Annual NACD Packaging Competition
• ALEX Entertainment Awards: ALEX Awards
• The Tube Council: 2004 Tubes Of The Year
• Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council: Compliance Packages Of The Year
• National Paperbox Association: 2005 Best of Show Winners

2005 Makeover Challenge

by M. Grace Maselli

The entries are in! Our five design teams rose to the challenge when redesigning the Golightly line of sugar-free hard candy. The teams used stunning graphics and innovative structures to raise the brand to its deserving height as a premium candy alternative. Now it's your turn to decide who did the best overall makeover, and vote online.
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Wow! What a Package

by David Luttenberger

OGO's round "waterball" package adds sensuality and stength to its high-end oxygenated water. [more]

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