Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition
Showcasing the Industry
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) proudly celebrates the 70th anniversary of its prestigious Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition in 2026. Since 1956, this annual competition has recognized the packaging innovations and technological advancements that have transformed our industry. Over the decades, the competition has become one of the most respected honors in the field, thanks to the exceptional quality of entries, a rigorous and objective judging process, and broad FPA and media coverage of the winning submissions.
The 2026 competition is officially closed and we are no longer accepting submissions at this time.
Details for the 2027 Competition will be available soon.
View the 2026 Award Winners
Learn more about the incredible innovation taking place in the flexible packaging industry.
RESPECTED INDUSTRY-WIDE
The FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition is among the most respected in the industry thanks to the outstanding caliber of packaging entries, the objective and methodical judging process, and the extensive media coverage of the competition winners.
CUTTING-EDGE FOCUS
The competition’s focus on new technologies, processes, printing techniques, and sustainability of flexible packaging places the Achievement Awards program in a class by itself.
Award Categories
Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards are given in the following categories:
EXPANDING THE USE OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
TECHNICAL INNOVATION
SUSTAINABILITY
PRINTING
SHELF IMPACT
PACKAGING EXCELLENCE
Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to present the 2026 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, which features flexible packaging solutions that meet expectations and needs through advancements in materials, graphics, structure, new uses, extended shelf life, and sustainability.
Independent Judging
All entries are judged by an independent panel of experts. The Highest Achievement Award is given to the Gold Award winner ranked by the judges as having contributed most to the advancement of the industry. Gold and Silver Awards are given in the Technical Innovation, Sustainability, Printing and Shelf Impact, and Packaging Excellence categories. Special thanks are given to the 2026 competition judging panel: Fred Crowe, Managing Partner, Crowe and Associates LLC; Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, Packaging Digest; and Dr. Yoorae Noh, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University School of Packaging.