Swiss Packaging Award 2021: These are the nominees

A total of 46 packaging solutions were submitted by 34 different participants, including five entries for the Young Talent Award, in which schoolchildren and students were able to present their packaging ideas. The special circular economy award, which was offered for the first time, recorded 15 entries. The sustainability category was particularly well represented this year with 26 entries, reflecting the demands of the times: packaging companies are under enormous pressure to develop recyclable and reusable packaging, especially in the plastics sector. However, the large number of entries shows that the Swiss packaging industry is doing its homework, according to a statement from the Swiss Packaging Institute.

With the Swiss Packaging Award, the SVI honors outstanding achievements in packaging every year. The aim of the competition is to showcase the creativity and innovative strength of the Swiss packaging industry. Companies can submit their packaging solutions in the categories of sustainability, convenience, design, marketing, technology and construction. A maximum of three packaging solutions are nominated per category, one of which is chosen as the winner.

Packaging of all materials is eligible for the competition. The focus is on promoting and awarding holistic packaging solutions, regardless of the packaging material. This year, the special prize for recycling management was introduced for the first time.

The winners of this year's award will be announced on June 10. The organizer of the competition SVI hopes that the award ceremony can again be held physically.