European Carton Excellence Award 2026 in Europe for Sustainable Packaging Innovation
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Applicant criteria
NationalityAustria, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design
Deadline2026-05-15
Opportunity description
The European Carton Excellence Award 2026 is a prestigious European competition focused on sustainable carton packaging design and development. It targets designers, packaging companies, and innovative brands across Europe. The competition provides an opportunity to showcase outstanding packaging projects before leading European industry experts, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and design quality. Winners gain international exposure and wide professional recognition within the sustainable packaging and design industry.
Available Categories
- Food & Beverages
- Chocolate & Confectionery
- Health & Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Cosmetics & Beauty Packaging
- General Packaging
- Art of Cartonboard (New category for 2026)
Benefits
- Gain international recognition in the packaging and design industry.
- Present projects before a jury of European industry experts.
- Receive extensive media exposure and professional visibility opportunities.
- Compete for the prestigious Carton of the Year award.
- Eligibility to compete for innovation and sustainability awards with no additional fees.
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to:
- Designers
- Packaging companies
- Brands and brand owners
- Manufacturers
- Professionals working in the packaging industry across Europe
- Residents of European countries
- European companies and brands
- Designers and packaging agencies operating in Europe
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