Applications open for 2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence
Submissions for the 2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence are now open. Conducted by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), the awards provide a platform for the packaging and processing industry to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration and raise the profile of the sector.
The awards recognise excellence, innovation, leadership and best practice.
“Since 2022, APPMA has very much made the awards around four main points: recognition, celebration, inclusivity and education,” said APPMA Chairman Mark Dingley.
Open to all APPMA Members and APPEX 2024 Exhibitors, the program showcases outstanding contributions to the industry.
The award categories are:
- Australian Machinery Manufacturer Award — SME
- Australian Machinery Manufacturer Award — Corporate
- Import & Distribution Machinery Award — SME
- Import & Distribution Machinery Award — Corporate
- Customer Systems Integration Award
- Packaging Design Innovation Award
- Sustainability Excellence Award
- Digital Innovation Award
- Emerging Leader Award
Submissions will close in October 2023 and the finalists will be announced in November 2023.
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