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May-June 2021 | www.packagingnews.com.au TECH SPEAK | PIDA AWARDS
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both currently working in, and wish to continue their career path within, the packaging industry in Australia or New Zealand.
• Azadeh Yousefi, industrial packag- ing designer, Production Packaging Innovations
• Caitlyn Richards, group responsi- ble sourcing manager, Coles
• Jessica Ansell, marketing manager, OF Packaging
• Nina Nguyen, founder and CEO, Pakko
“All of the 2021 PIDA entries across the 11 categories should all be con- gratulated for their achievements and we look forward to announcing the winners during our virtual awards ceremony.
As mentioned previously, the PIDA awards also acts as the exclusive feeder program for Australia and New Zealand for the prestigious
TOP ROW (L-R): Brendon Holmes, Caps & Closures, Graeme Lang, Labelmakers, Alan Adams, Sealed Air.
WorldStar Packaging Awards, with winners in the categories (excluding the people awards) automatically eli- gible for entry into the 2022 global competition.
“Winning a WorldStar Packaging Award, off the back of a PIDA, provides a platform to showcase innovative and intuitive local packaging design on a global stage,” explains Kelton.
“Many ANZ companies have been recognised over the years with a
BOTTOM ROW (L-R): Azadeh Yousefi, Production Packaging Innovations; Caitlyn Richards, Coles; Jessica Ansell, OF Packaging; Nina Nguyen, Pakko.
WorldStar Award, with a number also being acknowledged with Sustainable Packaging and Save Food Packaging Special Awards from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
“This global recognition is a true indication of the quality of packag- ing design that is developed in our region.”
The 2021 Australasian PIDA Award winners will be formally announced at a virtual event on 25 and 26 May. ■
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