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IoPP is choosing the best packages of the year in one of the industry's oldest and most prestigious design competitions. Think you have what it takes to compete in one of our categories—or even for a top prize? Enter your team's most creative packaging solution. The final entry deadline is April 30, 2021. The Student AmeriStar Package Awards Competition honors the most innovative packages developed by students enrolled in college, university or vocational/technical school programs (undergraduate or graduate). This program is an excellent way to get noticed by professionals in the business. |
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Winning packages receive industry-wide recognition, including:
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Top AmeriStar AwardsBest of Show AwardThe Best of Show Award honors a package that surpasses all judging criteria. To win this award, a package must receive top ratings in every category of judging. |
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Design Excellence AwardThe Design Excellence Award recognizes the package that best integrates structure and graphic design. Judges consider how improved functionality can persuade consumers to think about the product in a new way, as well as design benefits such as presentation and findability on a shelf. |
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Sustainable Packaging AwardThe Sustainable Packaging Award honors the most resourceful package in the AmeriStar competition. Judges consider how the packaging can reduce its impact on the environment, evaluating efficient energy usage; recycling efforts; and effective use of reusable, recyclable and eco-friendly packaging materials. |
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Packaging That Saves FoodIoPP introduced this category in 2017 as part of the World Packaging Organisation’s Packaging that Saves Food initiative. It recognizes packaging that minimizes food losses and food waste, extends shelf life and improves the supply of food. |
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Entry FeesProfessional Student |
For questions regarding your AmeriStar entry, please contact +1 (571) 266-4403 or info@iopp.org.
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Training Opportunities in 2021
Fund of Packaging Technology
Sept 13-17 & Oct 4-8
Packaging Machinery: Basics
Oct 11-13
e-Learning available 24/7
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