People of packaging, this is your final chance to get those making waves in your businesses and networks the recognition they deserve, as the deadline for entries to the next Future Trailblazer Awards has been confirmed for 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 10th, 2024.
Launched in 2024 by event organiser Easyfairs in partnership with IOM3 and Mercury Search & Selection, the Future Trailblazer Awards recognise and reward the industry’s most forward-thinking professionals who are reshaping the future of packaging. This prestigious initiative seeks to celebrate exceptional talent across a diverse range of roles, including technologists, designers, print technicians, engineers, production operatives, sustainability managers, project managers, and quality assurance professionals.
The awards feature five core categories:
- Designing the Future: For technologists, designers, and print technicians innovating in design.
- Production Pioneers: Honouring engineers and production operatives who enhance production processes.
- Sustainability Visionaries: Celebrating sustainability managers and specialists driving eco-friendly initiatives.
- Management Excellence: Acknowledging project managers, artwork coordinators, and production leaders for their leadership skills.
- Operational Champions: Recognising buyers, supply chain managers, logistics experts, and quality assurance professionals for operational excellence.
Winners will be unveiled during the Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 exhibition on 12 & 13 February 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. This flagship event in the UK packaging industry calendar attracts professionals from up and down the value chain and is the perfect platform to celebrate innovation and excellence.
Emma Verkaik, CEO of BCMPA, expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative, saying, “I’m truly delighted to be part of this exciting initiative. It’s all about celebrating the passion, innovation, and fresh perspectives emerging professionals bring to our sector. If you know someone making an impact, now is the time to nominate them.
Submitting a nomination is free and straightforward. Whether nominating yourself or a colleague, this is a chance to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of rising stars in the packaging field. This is more than just an award; it’s an opportunity to showcase the talent essential for the packaging industry’s continued evolution.
Don’t miss out! Start your nomination today and be part of an initiative that celebrates the future of packaging.
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