NJPEC Package Of The Year Awards Open For Nominations

OAKLAND, N.J. - Aug. 12, 2014 - PRLog -- The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) (http://www.njpec.com/) is now accepting nominations for its annual Package of the Year Awards (http://www.njpec.com/package-of-the-year-awards-banquet.html).  These awards honor the year's most innovative packaging in several industries including health and beauty, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical.

         Submissions are due September 12, 2014 and the winners will be announced at the annual Package Of the Year Banquet, November 20, 2014 at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ.

         Designed to spotlight the best in packaging, the long-running Package of the Year Awards (http://www.njpec.com/package-of-the-year-awards-banquet.html) are an ideal way to gain exposure and brand recognition.   The industries that are represented include Color Cosmetics; Food and Beverage; Fragrance; Graphics; Health and Beauty; Household and Industrial; Personal Care; Pharmaceutical; and Promotional.  Products launched between September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014 are eligible.

         The judging panel for the NJPEC includes a variety of packaging and branding experts as well as trade media.  Package of the Year submissions will be evaluated on the following: design excellence, shelf impact, uniqueness, cost effectiveness, and graphic presentation.  At the discretion of the judges, special awards may also be given in the following categories: Sustainable Packaging, Best Use of Stock Packaging, Marketing Impact, Technical Merit, Packaging Innovation, and Visual Impact.

         The Package of the Year Awards (http://www.njpec.com/package-of-the-year-awards-banquet.html) is opened to members and non-members of NJPEC, and any size company, including suppliers, agencies and brand manufacturers can submit.  NJPEC Members receive one free submission and a discounted rate for additional entries.

         “As an organization that has been fostering packaging excellence for more than 35 years, these awards are a highlight for NJPEC.  We are honored to recognize and celebrate the year’s most outstanding packaging achievement,” said Howie Greenberg, President of NJPEC and Sales Manager of Allstate Paper Box Company.

         Visit the NJPEC website – www.NJPEC.com  - to view full guidelines and download the Package of the Year Application Form (http://www.njpec.com/package-of-the-year-awards-banquet.html), which is due September 12^th.

For more information about the Package of the Year Awards contact Peter Gould at pgould13@gmail.com or Karen Hadden Wolf at khaddenwolf@coloroptics.com.

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North Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC)

Founded in 1962, NJPEC (http://www.njpec.com) is an organization of packaging professionals from all disciplines in the industry, who share information and hands-on business experience.  The culture of NJPEC is comfortable, collaborative and professional; creating an environment of learning, and business networking.  Members invest their time, skills and knowledge to strengthen the packaging industry with talent and innovation.  Numerous scholarship programs and mentoring opportunities are offered to support those entering the packaging field. The members of NJPEC are shaping the future of packaging.  For more information visit: www.njpec.com