This year’s prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards Ceremony, organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), will take place on May 30 at the Alcione Theatre in Milan, during the IPACK-IMA show (May 27-30).
This globally recognised event celebrates innovation in packaging and highlights groundbreaking industry achievements.
"This exceptional event will bring together industry leaders, design professionals, and brands from around the world, and will shine a spotlight on packaging innovation, celebrating the achievements of our industry while encouraging professionals to push boundaries for a more significant positive impact,” said Luciana Pellegrino, WPO president.
“As we gather in Italy, we will write another chapter in the esteemed history of the WorldStar global packaging awards, showcasing the evolution of the packaging industry through innovation, creativity, technology, marketing, digital transformation, and sustainability.”
According to Valerio Soli, Ipack-Ima president, the award ceremony being at Ipack-Ima represents the most tangible sign of the level of internationalisation achieved by the event, which is now recognised as the ideal global stage to award the best packaging solutions.
“The event is a unique networking opportunity favoured by the presence at the fair of the most relevant players in the sector, including machine manufacturers and end-users, who, together with the protagonists of the WorldStar, represent a snapshot of excellence in the global packaging, processing, and innovative materials market,” Soli said.
Soha Atallah, WorldStar coordinator and WPO vice-president for marketing, said this year’s competition was fierce, reflecting the global advancements in packaging.
“WorldStar represents the best of the best, as only winners of recognised national or regional competitions are eligible. This adds a layer of rigour to the selection process, making the achievement even more meaningful,” Atallah added.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed judges for their dedication and expertise in evaluating these exceptional entries and, of course, to Ipack-Ima for hosting our Gala Ceremony.”
The WorldStar Awards continue to set new benchmarks for excellence, providing a global platform to showcase the most innovative packaging solutions.
This year, the competition saw a record-breaking 550 entries from 40 countries, with 260 exceptional winners. The program is being coordinated in cooperation with WPO local member, the Italian Institute of Packaging.
For more details on the list of 2025 winners, click here. To book tickets, click here.
