Herndon, Va. – The submission period for the 2021 IoPP AmeriStar Packaging Awards competition is now open, according to the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), producer of the prestigious packaging design competition. Both professional package designers and packaging students are welcome to submit their most innovative packages for a chance to win a coveted AmeriStar Award.

“Winning an AmeriStar Award will give you a boost to your career resume, industry-wide recognition for both you and your company, as well as a chance to receive international recognition by competing in the WorldStar Awards contest,” says Jane Chase, executive director, IoPP. “If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to submit your most innovative and creative packaging designs for consideration.”

Fees for 2021 AmeriStar Award entries will be as follows:
$499 per entry: through Jan. 31, 2021
$599 per entry: Feb. 1–March 31, 2021
$699 per entry: April 1–April 30, 2021
Students can submit their packages for a 2021 AmeriStar Award for FREE!

The final entry deadline is April 30, 2021.

More information about last year’s AmeriStar Award winners is available online. To learn more about this year’s submissions, or to submit, please visit iopp.org/AmeriStar.