The WorldStar Packaging Awards

The World Packaging Organisation has announced that entries for WorldStar Packaging Awards 2015 will be open from 1 July to 10 October 2014. Judges are looking for a pack that is better in its class, execution and innovation that other packaging products.

The judges consider the following criteria: protection and preservation of contents; ease of handling, filling, opening and closing; adequacy of information; sales appeal; graphic design; quality of production; economy of material and cost reduction; environment; ingenuity of construction; and adaption to local conditions (production, materials, market).

This year there will be a new category – the Point of Sale Category – that recognizes the best packaging in the end of aisle display in store.

WorldStar Awards are presented only for packages that have already won recognition in either a regional or national competition in 2013 – 2014, normally organized by an Association, member of WPO. Details about qualifying competitions to enter can be found here: www.worldstar.org

The judging process will be held in Sri Lanka, during the week commencing 17 November, 2014 during the WPO Board meeting.