BAMA celebrates aerosol excellence at 2025 awards

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association has announced the winners of the BAMA Awards 2025. Sponsored by Sonoco, the awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 15 October at a new venue, the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.

BAMA chief executive and CanTech editorial board member, Patrick Heskins commented: “We had an unprecedented number of entries this year which elevated the standard and presented the judges with a challenging task in deciding the winners in all categories.”

New Aerosol of the Year

Winner: NEBUMIST, JagoPro

Winner of the Aerosol of the Year category was JagoPro’s NEBUMIST, a medical device delivering an isotonic sodium chloride solution as a continuous ultra-fine mist to the upper airways. The entry was noted by the judges as being usable in a ‘number of scenarios’ from travel and school settings, to first aid kits.

Runner up: Batiste Sensitive Scalp – Lightly Scented & Fragrance Free, Church and Dwight

In second place was Church and Dwight’s Batiste Sensitive Scalp with judges acknowledging the submission as a ‘welcome addition to the Batiste range’ and demonstrating ‘high-quality consumer research.’

Sustainability

Winner: Our Decarbonisation Journey, Trivium Packaging

Joint winner in Sustainability was Trivium Packaging for its entry: ‘Our Decarbonisation Journey.’ The panel observed ‘impressive results’ and recognised the ‘efforts behind comprehensive reduction of environmental impact reduction across the site, even in the canteen.’

Winner: 100% PCR Digitally Printed Aluminium Aerosol for Maeva’s olive oil, Colep Packaging

Fellow winner of the sustainability category was Colep Packaging and its 100% PCR (Post Consumer Recyclate) digitally printed Aluminium Aerosol. It was applauded for being ‘Sustainable, aesthetic, waste reducing and efficient’ by the judges.

Runner Up: Zero Waste to Landfill policy, Coster Aerosols

The runner up prize went to Coster Aerosol’s ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ a pillar of the company’s operational policy ensuring environmentally conscious and responsible operations. Judges noted the entry as being ‘an important aspect of the wider circular economy.’

Highly Commended: ‘Yes we can’ Community Engagement Initiative, Massilly

‘Yes we can’ initiative from Massilly was given Highly Commended from the judges who remarked on its ‘commendable approach to improve sustainability through positive social engagement in the local community’ and ‘A striking entry that could serve as inspiration for a new awards category in 2026!’

Process, Safety and Training

Winner: Adapting to a Complex Order book, Massilly

Massilly picked up another award in Process, Safety and Training for its initiative for trainee engineers with its entry: ‘Adapting to a complex order book’. The judging panel commented on a ‘well-presented and detailed entry.’

Runner Up: Creating a personal and product safety culture, Trivium Packaging

Trivium Packaging were thrilled to collect the award for their entry: ‘Creating a personal and product safety culture’ which the panel believed was a ‘highly effective bottom-up approach to product and personal safety.’

Aerosol Packaging Award

Winner: FlipStraw, Lindal

Coming first place in the Aerosol Packaging category was Lindal’s FlipStraw – a dual spray actuator with foldable straw which was noted for its lightweight design which reduced waste.’

Highly Commended: PURO, Aerosol Service

Aerosol Service received a Highly Commended for its PURO Shave Foam and Gel Actuator which judges felt ‘shows real promise’ and offered a ‘unique packaging concept’ by eliminating post foaming.

Highly Commended: Felce Azzurra Aerosol Can Redesign Featuring Ball’s Eyeris Printing Technology, Ball Corporation

The judging panel noted Ball’s Eyeris printing technology as producing ‘Very high-quality print and outstanding detail’ as being ‘worthy of recognition.’

Highly Commended: Next-Generation Digitally Printed Tinplate Aerosol Can, Colep Packaging

Colep’s Next-Generation Digitally Printed Tinplate Aerosol Can was considered ‘an impressive entry’ from the panel who also recognised ‘a versatile, durable and sustainable solution’.

Aerosol Marketing Campaign of the Year

Winner: Sure Whole Body Deodorant Spray, Unilever

Topping the category for Marketing Campaign of the Year was Unilever’s Sure Whole Body Deodorant’s campaign which drew comments including a ‘ground-breaking’ approach and ‘strong consumer research’ from the judges.

Runner up: Ultra Light Protective Mist Over Make-Up SPF50, JagoPro

Judges believed JagoPro’s make over mist deserved recognition and commented on its success in relaying the message on SPF50 reapplication and ‘dynamic approach to social media engagement’.

Highly Commended: All Over Spray, Aptar Beauty

The panel awarded a highly commended for Aptar’s All Over Spray, noting how it ‘successfully delivers the Middle Eastern theme with impactful video content.’

Aerosol in Action Award

Winner: Church and Dwight

This year, four aerosol images from Volcke Aerosol, Church and Dwight JagoPro were shortlisted, and on display at the venue. Church and Dwight’s ‘Light up my Hair’ was voted the winner by attendees. Ahead of the voting, judges commended the aesthetic of the monochrome image as providing ‘an air of nostalgia for 1960s fashion design.’

Special Recognition Award – Peter Watmough

BAMA’s technical manager, Peter Watmough was awarded the Special Recognition Award for his contribution to the aerosol industry. Presenting him with his trophy at the awards presentations, Patrick Heskins remarked on the influence Peter’s knowledge and skills have had on the industry. He said: “As Peter now officially embarks on his retirement, the awards were a fitting occasion to recognise the exceptional contribution he has made to the aerosol industry throughout his nearly 50-year career.”