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Bookings are now open for the 2026 PKN Women in Packaging Awards, with the packaging industry set to come together to celebrate the outstanding women driving innovation, leadership and progress across the sector.

The annual awards event, taking place this year at Quarterhouse in Docklands, Melbourne on 25 June from 6pm, recognises excellence across a broad range of disciplines, including packaging innovation, design, sustainability, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and communications. Finalists from across the industry will be recognised on the night, with winners announced across all award categories.

The list of 2026 finalists can be viewed here.

Now in its third year, the PKN Women in Packaging Awards have continued to build momentum, highlighting the achievements of established leaders while also shining a spotlight on emerging talent through the Rising Star category.

With fresh ideas on building your personal brand from our keynote speaker, and a fireside chat session with an industry leader (details to follow soon), the event promises an evening of inspiration, networking and celebration, bringing together professionals from across the packaging value chain to acknowledge the people helping shape the future of the industry.

Space is limited. Industry professionals are encouraged to secure their bookings early to attend one of the Australian packaging sector’s flagship recognition events.

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