15 April 2024 marks the start of the submission phase for the German Packaging Award 2024. Companies, organisations and individuals from home and abroad have until 31 May to submit their innovations and best solutions to Europe’s largest independent showcase for packaging. The award, organised by the German Packaging Institute (dvi), is decided by an independent jury of experts in 10 categories across all materials and sectors. And this year the application process is being made even easier with a new portal. “Innovations play a crucial role in shaping the future. They create new opportunities and overcome challenges. This is particularly the case with packaging, where innovations are the basis for growth, success and competitive advantage, for health, diversity, zest for and quality of life, for environmental and climate protection. The German Packaging Award puts this achievement centre stage – from the seemingly small detail to the all-encompassing new design. It celebrates the best solutions and pays tribute to the people behind them,” says Oliver Berndt, Head of Events & Marketing at the dvi.