Rules & FAQs

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2024

The PAC Global Awards Competition is a global packaging competition, open to any international individual or company directly involved in the brand ownership, brand/graphic, structural design, pre-press or manufacture of a package sold anywhere in the world. The package must be sold in market after October 13, 2023 and no later than close of competition on October 18, 2024. The package may be taken out of market anytime between those dates.

WHO IS PAC GLOBAL?
PAC Global is the competition and the awards celebration host.

PAC Global is not-for-profit packaging association with over 2,400 members, and have remained the unified voice of the packaging community for over 70 years. PAC members receive a member rate for their competition entries, as well as all other PAC education and events. For more information on joining the PAC Global community, visit www.pac.global.

HOW OFTEN IS THIS COMPETITION HELD?
This is an annual event, with the call for entries in the summer.  

HOW DO I ENTER?
All submissions are made online with photos or video of the entry. Details on file size and number of photos required are provided within the entry form.

WHEN IS THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE?
The final entry deadline for the 2025 PAC Global Awards is October 18, 2024.

July 22 - Sept 2 — Early bird rate
Sept 3 - Oct 3 — Regular rate
Oct 4 - Oct 18 — Closing rate
See pricing page for full details

HOW ARE THE ENTRIES JUDGED?
Entries are judged by international brand design and packaging experts from around the globe.

HOW MANY ENTRIES CAN I SUBMIT?
As many as you feel are worthy of a submission. A discount is offered when three or more entries are submitted. 

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE AWARDS CEREMONY BE HELD?
Winners will be announced at the PAC Global Awards @ Futures Edge Summit in New York, in February 4, 2025. All winners will be offered an opportunity to attend, once ticket sales begin.

WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?
Payment is due when you have finished your entry form, in order to complete your submission.

CAN I SUBMIT THE SAME ENTRY INTO MULTIPLE CATEGORIES?
Yes, we encourage you to submit your entry into any suitable categories.

If you require additional information, please contact labraham@pac.global.