Celebrated as the benchmark for excellence in packaging design, the awards highlight the most forward-thinking and sustainable packaging solutions.

London Packaging Week 2024 is thrilled to unveil the inaugural finalists for the highly-anticipated Innovation Awards.

Among the finalists are various groundbreaking designs from emerging and established brands, each demonstrating remarkable innovation, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability. This year's entries represent the forefront of packaging evolution from avant-garde packaging for luxury spirits to eco-conscious beauty solutions.

The final 50, selected from hundreds of entries, will be displayed in a dedicated area during London Packaging Week, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to experience these exceptional designs up close. The winners will be announced during the prestigious Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 September, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where the best in packaging innovation will be honoured for their contributions to advancing the industry.

"The finalists exemplify a remarkable commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional packaging," said co-chair Christelle Anya. This year's entries reflect a transformative shift in the packaging industry. The level of innovation and attention to detail displayed by the shortlisted brands is truly inspiring. Each design meets the highest standards of aesthetics and functionality and demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility.

"This year's awards highlight how brands are redefining packaging by embracing new materials, advancing recyclability, and enhancing user experience, setting a powerful example for the industry's future."

Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub and LPW Innovation Awards Co-Chair, added: "The ingenuity and creativity exhibited in this year's entries are exceptional, with each design breaking new ground of what packaging can achieve by blending functionality with great aesthetics. It is inspiring to witness the commitment to sustainability from both emerging and established brands. Their innovative use of sustainable materials and practices is setting a new industry benchmark."

Jenkins continued, "The remarkable level of detail and thoughtfulness in these designs highlights that each entry showcases not just a product, but a vision for the future of packaging that prioritises both consumer experience and environmental impact. This year's shortlist signifies a shift towards innovative solutions that are visually striking, highly functional, and sustainable. The future of packaging is bright with such forward-thinking contributions."

To experience the innovative designs and find out who takes home the top honours, register for your complimentary visitor pass today.

The inaugural finalists are as follows:

Black Shuck - Black Shuck Pineapple and Coconut Schnapps
Ardbeg - Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 23 years old
Hocus Chew Valley Gin ECO Pump - Chew Valley Gin ECO Pump Low-No Gin
Mezzanotte London Dry Gin - Helium Mixology for Gin Mezzanotte
Renais - Renais Gin
Dunleavy - Rosé - music and wine by Dunleavy
The Dalmore - The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: Sherry Edition
The King of Hell - The King of Hell
The Macallan - The Macallan Harmony Collection
Bowmore - Bowmore ARC-52 Mokume
Highland Park - Highland Park 54 Year old
Tootilab - All Weather Styling Gel & Soft Leave-in Cream by Tootilab
Advanced Nutrition Programme - Skin Accumax
Advanced Nutrition Programme - 28-day daily protective pods
Active NAD+ - Active NAD+ Eye Serum Single Refill Kit
Hair by Sam McKnight - BIGGER LOVE COOL GIRL VOLUMISING TREATMENT MASK
Charlotte Tilbury - Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent 2023
Novenary - Eshgham Candle Gift Set®
GAIA Wellness - GAIA Wellness Advent Calendar
GGLOW - GGLOW Repurposed Coconut Shells
Lash Perfect - Lash Perfect Eyelash Extension Trays
Liberty - Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Lord of the Beards - Luxury Beard Oil Gift Set
Made for Life Organics - Mindful Moments
CULT51 - Molecular Hydration Elixir by CULT51
Palette London - Palette London Nail Paints
Qudos - Qudos Face Synergy Puffs
UpCircle Beauty - Santelle Eau De Parfum
Lush - Krabby bathy
Altra - The Altra Box
Abel & Cole - Club Zero Refillable Milk Bottles
Spice Kitchen - Indian Spice Tin with 9 Spices and Silk Sari Wrap
McVities Victoria Creations - Victoria Chocolate Creations
Gnaw Chocolate - 35g Chocolate Bar - Popcorn and Peanut, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Honey and Caramel
Little Big Flavour Kits - Beef Curry Kit
ALDI - Cambalala South African Shiraz (£7.99, 75cl), Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc (£7.99, 75cl), and Greyson’s London Dry Gin (£13.99, 70cl) by ALDI
ALDI - Chapter & Verse Shiraz (£5.25, 75cl), Chapter & Verse Chardonnay (£5.25, 75cl), and Chassaux et Fils Méditerranée Rosé (£6.99, 75cl) by ALDI
Heinz - Heinz EazySauce Dispenser
Jacobs - Jacobs Biscuits for cheese 800gr Assortment
NEO WTR - NEO WTR British Spring Water
Cadbury's - Personalised Cadburys Heroe's Gift Box
Hackney Church Brew Co. - Raspberry & Lemon Salt Gose / Peach & Vanilla Sour = Peach Melba by Hackney Church Brew Co.
Sacred Gin - Sacred Gin
Toblerone - Toblerone Truffles
Innovus Engineering - Vacuum-sealed printed tins for independent coffee roasters
Vi - Vi Shark Cartilage Supplements
Vitawake - Vitawake Vitamin Plan Packs
Whitworths - Whitworths Brand Relaunch - Be a Nutrition Magician
EARTHPACK - EARTHFLOW
Sprite - Sprite bottle by Coca-Cola Company