PACK.Nxt Awards 2026

Celebrate excellence in packaging solutions across all areas of packaging. PACK.Nxt Awards recognise breakthrough ideas and outstanding achievements shaping design, functionality, sustainability and technology.

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Ceremony Date

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● PACK.NXT AWARDS 2026 JURY

Judged by leaders from across the packaging ecosystem

Ranjeet Singh Saini

Director, Packaging Procurement, Zepto

Janavi Papriwal

Associate Partner South Asia, Circulate Capital

Vinay Karwa

Category Manager Growth, Country Delight

Vishal Poojara

Packaging Development Expert

Samson Ponselvan JK

VP & Head EHS & ESG, Viyash Life Sciences

PN Sridharr

Former GM Sustainable Products & Packaging, ITC Ltd.

Dr. Geetal Mahajan

Global Sustainable Packaging Lead, Kenvue

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Explore the entry categories

Good to know: the same entry can be nominated across multiple categories. When applying, entrants choose the specific sub-category within each main category they're entering for.

Sustainability

This category recognises the best practice, turns spotlight on the most important areas of R&D, and helps separate greenwash from innovations that make a real difference.

Overall Winner Machinery Best Practice E-Commerce Recyclable Packaging Pre-Commercialized Innovations Driving Circular Economy Plastic Free

Functionality

This category is for Food & Beverage, Alco Bev, Pharma, and Food, Beauty & Cosmetics – showcasing ease of usage and enhanced customer experience through functionality.

Overall Winner Dual/Triple Function Expanding Usage of Packaging Storage / Safe / Child Resistant Customer Communication

Technical Innovation

Covers aspects such as barrier properties, printing on eco-friendly surfaces, lamination, and newer technologies such as seal-at-ink, RFID, and cost efficiency.

Overall Winner High Barrier Innovation Bonding of Materials Printing Effects & Innovation Uniqueness — Light Blocking / Tracking / AI / Simplifying Process Anti-Counterfeiting

Design

Recognises the best in packaging design – including visual identity, brand visibility, retail shelf impact, ease of storage, and graphics.

Overall Winner Shelf Impact Eye-catchy Design Luxury Design Design / Storage Effectiveness Startup Product Design

● How It Works

From entry to the stage, in four steps

Submit Your Entry

Fill out the official nomination form with project details, images and supporting data before the deadline.

Jury Shortlisting

Our jury panel – packaging, sustainability & retail leaders from Zepto, Kenvue, ITC, Circulate Capital and more – reviews every entry.

Finalists Announced

Shortlisted entries across all four categories are notified and invited to the awards ceremony.

Winners Revealed

Winners are announced live at the PACK.Nxt Awards Ceremony on 16th December 2026.

● Moments From Past Ceremonies

Celebrating the winners before them

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