Pentawards 2026: Last chance for packaging design submissions
The Pentawards, an international packaging design competition, will close submissions for the 2026 edition tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. BST. Agencies and designers still have the opportunity to submit their packaging designs released between July 2024 and June 2026 for evaluation by a high-caliber jury.
Time is running out: tomorrow, 10 April at 23:59 BST, is the deadline for entries to the 2026 Pentawards competition. The prestigious international award recognizes excellence in packaging design and offers creatives the opportunity to present their work to a high-calibre jury and receive valuable feedback from leading design experts.
Conditions of participation and requirements
All packaging designs developed and launched on the market between July 1, 2024 and June 2026 are eligible to enter. Submissions must be complete by the deadline and contain high-quality images. Video material can also increase the chances. Important: All submissions must be anonymous.
A design can be submitted in several categories, which increases the chances of winning. Interested parties should take a look at the complete list of categories in order to optimize the placement of their projects.
Evaluation criteria and jury tips
The jury pays attention to specific criteria when evaluating the submitted works. The User Guide contains a checklist for successful submissions, detailed information on the evaluation criteria and tips and tricks from the jury. Examples of previous winning entries are also available for inspiration.
The organizers have made it clear that there will be no further deadline extensions. April 10 is the final deadline for all submissions.
Contact and support
If you have any questions about the competition, please contact the Pentawards team by phone on +44 7438 022 161 or by email at [email protected]. The User Guide is available in several languages, including English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
More information: https://www.pentawards.com
