DuPont Names Judges for Packaging Innovation Awards

Published: January 12, 2015

WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont sets the foundation for the 2015 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation with the selection of judges who choose which packaging solutions demonstrate excellence in technological advancement, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience from the pool of global nominations. 

Yasmin Siddiqi, global packaging relationship manager, DuPont, says, “The judges represent different parts of the value chain and different geographies so they can bring a broad and diverse perspective that enables them to thoroughly assess which ones are game-changing packaging innovations.”

For innovators looking to nominate their packaging solutions, the competition remains open until February 2. Entry forms and guidelines are available at this link.

Members of the 2015 judging panel include:

• Roza Altin - packaging development director, Yildiz Holding, Turkey

• Hung Le - VP, global innovation engagement, MeadWestvaco (MWV), USA

• David Luttenberger, CPP, global packaging director, Mintel Group, USA and lead judge

• Paul Pezzoli, VP, global packaging innovation & technology, Kellogg Company, USA

• Pat Reynolds, VP and editor, Packaging World, USA

• Jane Skelton, head of print and packaging, Sainsbury, UK

• Nandlal Tiwari, head of packaging development, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Singapore

• George Wofford, VP, core R&D, Sealed Air, USA

• Romulo Zamberlan, head of packaging development, Natura, Brazil

“One of the unique things about the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is that judges represent such a variety of industry knowledge and expertise and perspective,” says David Luttenberger, this year’s lead judge. “A great judging panel helps build credibility for the award, and year over year, DuPont manages to build a fresh panel who deliberate on what is truly innovative. As a result, you earn a DuPont Award, you don’t just win it.”

Brand owners, retailers, packaging designers, converters, and technology providers from around the world are encouraged to enter new packaging that has been commercialized since January 1, 2013. There is no fee for entry and DuPont materials do not need to be in the packaging structure.

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