Women in Packaging Excellence Awards
2025 Winners
Best Consumer-Centric Packaging Solution
Winner
Jess Morgan-Butler, Carlton Packaging
Best Packaging Innovator (SME)
Winner
Catherine Conway, GoUnpackaged
Highly Commended
Kate Berry, Colpac
Best New Product Packaging Design
Winner
Cora Keen, Suntory Global Spirits
Highly Commended
Jess Morgan-Butler, Carlton Packaging
Contract Packing Leader Award
Winner
Joanne Scrimshaw, Coveris
Sponsored by:
Creative Packaging Design Innovator
Winner
Katia Martins, Craft Design
Digital Transformation Leader
Winner
Sophie Walker, Dsposal
Highly Commended
Alice Rackley, Polytag
Excellence in Packaging Engineering
Winner
Anna Kaminska, Pulpex
Innovation in Packaging Excellence
Winner
Ruth Price, Faerch UK
Highly Commended
Virlina Choquette, Polytag
Innovative Materials Leader
Winner
Alexandra Burgess, Coveris
Highly Commended
Dr Marlin Magallanes, Glass Technology Services
Inspirational Mentor in Packaging - Commercial, Strategic & Creative
Winner
Rachel Watkyn, Tiny Box Company
Highly Commended
Diane Aston, Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Inspirational Mentor in Packaging - Technical & Operational
Winner
Olena Kudriashova, Univest
Highly Commended
Victoria Whyley, Aldi
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner
Denise Mathieson, Waitrose & Partners
Highly Commended
Diane Aston, Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Lisa Cain, Smurfit Westrock
Luxury & Premium Packaging Award
Winner
Polly Bartynek, Suntory Global Spirits
Most Inspiring Returner of the Year
Winner
Jude Allan, OPRL
Packaging Leadership Award
Winner
Talia Goldman, Colpac
Highly Commended
Clover Walton, Faerch UK
Packaging Marketing Excellence Award
Winner
Suzanne Howe, Suzanne Howe Communications
Highly Commended
Pip Gorringe, Zeus Packaging Group
Tania Vlasova, Univest
Packaging Operations Excellence Award - Brand Owners, Retailers & Food Producers
Winner
Laura Miller, Kingfisher
Packaging Operations Excellence Award - Manufacturers, Suppliers & Technology Specialists
Winner
Joanne Grundy, Contact Originators
Highly Commended
Roua Razak, SmartSkin Technologies
Quality Assurance Excellence Award
Winner
Frances Dickman, Colpac
Highly Commended
Eva Betty Smith, Muller
Rising Star in Packaging
Winner
Emily Mappin, Northern Monk
Highly Commended
Abigail Sawyer-Parker, ProAmpac
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Sales & Business Development Leader - Distributors and Service Providers
Winner
Jennifer Burley, Easyfairs
Highly Commended
Jo Bradley, Sparck Technologies
Sales & Business Development Leader - Manufacturers, Converters and Producers
Winner
Ruth Price, Faerch UK
Highly Commended
Emma Britee Steer, Vegware
Siobhan Parks, Hilton Foods
Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award
Winner
Liz Loonam, Beatson Clark
Highly Commended
Fiona Dempster, PG Paper Company
Deborah Dillon Foster, The Pallet Loop
Sustainability Champion Award - Brands, Retailers and FMCG
Winner
Natalie Agathou, L'Oréal
Highly Commended
Siobhan Parks, Hilton Foods
Sustainability Champion Award - Suppliers, Manufacturers and Materials
Winner
Kinza Sutton, Plastipak
Highly Commended
Safia Qureshi, CLUBZERØ
Sustainable Packaging Innovator
Winner
Gillian Garside-Wight, Aura
Highly Commended
Laura Fernandez, Ocado Retail
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion
Winner
Boma Krijgsman, JDO Global
Highly Commended
Anne Curtis, DS Smith
Woman of the Year - Retailers & Manufacturers
Winner
Angela Morris, Woolcool
Highly Commended
Rachel Watkyn, Tiny Box Company
Woman of the Year - Service Providers, Associations & Trade Bodies
Winner
Karen Graley, Food and Drink Federation
