Nomination and Entry Process


Stage 1 – Nominations (Now Closed)

The nomination stage has now closed. During this phase, individuals were nominated by colleagues and peers within the sector by completing a short nomination form and selecting relevant award categories. Please note: a nomination is not an entry. All nominees were informed that they would be invited to formally enter the awards once nominations closed.


Current Stage – Entries Now Open

We are now in the formal entry stage of the awards process. All nominees have been invited to submit a full entry into the categories they were nominated for. Nominees may also choose to enter a different category if they feel it is more appropriate. Even if you weren't nominated, you are still invited to enter the awards. The entry form requires more detailed information, including structured, statement-style questions tailored to each award category, allowing entrants to fully showcase their achievements, impact, and leadership.


Stage 3 - Judging 

Judging commences! Our panel of industry experts will review all entries against the category criteria and devise a shortlist of the top entries in each category.


Stage 4 - Shortlist announced

Our finalists will be announced on our event website and packagingnews.co.uk, in the magazine – print and online.  


Stage 5 - Awards Night

Join us at the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards for a night of networking and celebration – take part in the industry awards applauding women in the sector. The awards will be held on Thursday 18 June at Hilton Bankside, London.



Criteria & Eligibility

  • The awards are open to women working in any role across the packaging supply chain including, but not limited to; design, manufacturing, engineering, research and development, supply chain, marketing, customer service, technology, finance, sales, and human resources
  • Entrants may also work in roles supporting the industry, such as sustainability consulting, procurement, or project management.
  • Entrants for the awards can be based internationally but should have a UK presence within their job function
  • Individuals are required to submit an entry for a colleague, yourself, a team or an organisation. Pick from a range of 30 categories to enter. 
  • Entries can be made in up to 3 categories only per individual
  • Entrants must have been working in the industry before 1 October 2023