FAQs | Institute of Packaging Professionals

Competition FAQs

We only accept entries for packages that have already entered the market. he package can be produced or sold anywhere in the world.

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Brief Narrative
- Your brief narrative should clearly explain how the package meets the judging criteria. Avoid submitting generically-worded entries, as they typically lack important technical information.
- Limit your brief narrative to 500 words or less. We accept Word or .PDF documents.
Extended Narrative
- Your extended narrative should provide more detail about the package and address six key judging criteria - Innovation, Protection, Economics, Performance, Marketing, and Environmental Impact.
  - Review the extended narrative format and an example here.
- Limit your extended narrative to 1,500 words or less. We accept Word of .PDF documents.
Visuals
- You can include up to four (4) high-resolution photos of the package in .jpeg, .png or .AI format. We also accept video, a CAD drawing .PDF or prototype image.
Physical sample(s)
- Three physical samples of the package are required for judging.
  - Including the package's product is not required. However, including the product can give the judges a better understanding of the package's functionality.
- Physical samples must be received no later than May 15, 2024.
  - Send to:
    - Institute of Packaging Professionals
      12930 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200
      Herndon, VA 20170 USA
      Attn: Paige Jarvi
Promotional Statement
- We will use your promotional statement in our marketing materials.
- Limit your promotional statement to 300 words or less.
  - Check out the 2023 winners for examples.

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No. At the discretion of the judging panel, your entry will be moved into the most appropriate category.

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All entry payments must be complete prior to the entry deadline of May 15, 2024.