Gold Medal

This is the prestige award presented to entries in all categories, and is awarded to those entries that achieve a superior standard, as set out by the judges, when judged against other entries in the product category. It is not guaranteed that a Gold Medal must be awarded in each category as this depends on the overall standard of entries.

“Best in Category” Gold Medal

To differentiate between a excellent entry and an outstanding example of packaging, the organising committee and judges decided to recognise those entries that were exceptional in each category. These entries have been given the title of “Best in Category” and are considered to stand out against their peers, and had scored higher in the judging process

The Gold Pack Trophy

This is the premier award and this eyecatching trophy is presented to the pack considered by the judges to be the overall winner and best entry in the IPSA Gold Pack Awards programme.

Out of Africa Awards

Out of Africa Awards were instituted in 1997 and are a regular feature of IPSA Gold Pack, recognising and encouraging packaging excellence in African countries where there are no such awards. IPSA has a special responsibility through its membership of the WPO for packaging education in Africa, and this programme supports that ideal.

Special Gold Medals

Entries that are not necessarily category Gold Medal winners, could receive recognition by the judges for outstanding features. These could include superior production quality or a unique attribute that makes the entry stand out from the rest. The motivation for this award is to ensure that unique innovation and excellence is recognised and rewarded.