The WPO (World Packaging Organisation) has confirmed that the entries for WorldStar Packaging Awards are now open and the closing date is 6 October, 2017. “We encourage every WPO member in the world to help us promote the largest and most important global packaging award”, says Thomas Schneider, President of WPO.
Packages eligible for WorldStar are those that have already received a national award recognized by WPO. “In its 50th year, WorldStar is one of the major events of WPO and last year attracted 291 entries from 35 countries around the world. As always, our aim for our next competition is to increase the number of entries and countries participating”, adds Schneider.
The calendar for the next edition is:
- 6 October 2017 – Closing date for entries which will be judged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the 9 November 2017.
- December, 2017 – Results announced.
- 2 May 2018 – Awards Presentations and Gala Evening, Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
For general enquiries on the WorldStar Packaging Awards contact Rachel Bayswater on [email protected] or visit www.worldstar.org
