Press release | Winners of the Innovation Awards 2026 kick off Paris Packaging Week 2026
Paris, 5 February 2026 – Innovation took centre stage on the eve of Paris Packaging Week as the winners of the Innovation Awards 2026 were unveiled at an exclusive gala evening held on Wednesday,4th February. The awards honor the most groundbreaking packaging projects in the beauty, drinks, aerosol, and luxury sectors.
Selected from more than 260 international entries, the winners were chosen following rigorous jury deliberations in December, where industry experts evaluated projects against the highest standards of creativity and functionality.
The awards were presented at Pavillon Vendôme, Place Vendôme, in an exclusive gala attended by leading figures from the global packaging industry.
This edition marks a new step for the Innovation Awards with a fully dedicated evening designed as a key moment to highlight the sector’s most remarkable achievements, encourage casual networking and officially open Paris Packaging Week 2026. In total, 31 awards (including 1 joint award), 33 certificates of excellence and 2 special prizes were presented across four major categories, celebrating excellence, creativity and boldness in packaging design and development
PCD Innovation Awards 2026: sensory and premium experiences at the heart of cosmetic packaging
At this year’s edition, the PCD Innovation Awards once again highlighted the most innovative packaging in the perfume, cosmetics and personal care sectors and presented no fewer than 12 awards including 1 joint award. The selected projects share a common focus on responsible and premium sensory experiences. Each product transforms an everyday gesture into an immersive ritual by combining refined design, sustainable materials and technical innovation in the service of aesthetics and performance. Whether an ergonomic mascara, a fragrance with micro-sensory bubbles or a refillable cream jar, each pack reflects a premium and conscious approach designed to extend the user experience while respecting the environment.
PLD Innovation Awards 2026: packaging that combines ingenuity, aesthetics and emotion
The PLD Innovation Awards recognised 8 winners, 4 certificates of excellence and 2 special jury mentions, celebrating projects ranging from ultra-premium spirits cases to interactive packaging redefining brand experience. These distinctions highlighted innovation that is both functional and experiential, where each creation goes beyond simply protecting the product, adding emotion, purpose, and a unique identity. Smart materials and thoughtful design combine to improve usability and elevate the overall experience.
From a self-stabilising beer pack integrating coasters to finely engraved bottles and premium gift boxes combining aesthetics, storytelling and craftsmanship, each awarded project embodies technical and creative excellence in the service of a demanding and memorable consumer experience.
ADF Innovation Awards 2026: technical performance in the service of sustainability
For the 2026 edition, the ADF Innovation Awards rewarded innovations that push the limits of aerosol engineering with a clear common thread: optimising every component to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. A total of 5 awards and 3 certificates were presented to the most innovative projects by an expert jury (Unilever International, Procter & Gamble, Comité Français des Aérosols…).
“These Innovation Awards are not insignificant. They provide a way to assess the dynamism of the industry, reflected in the impressive number of entries received once again this year,” explains Jean Blottière, General Delegate of the Comité Français des Aérosols. Alain d’Haese, Secretary General of the European Aerosol Federation, adds: “These awards are an incredible tool to motivate teams, particularly younger ones, who invest a great deal of energy in each project. It is difficult to know what the future will bring, which is why supporting talent and emerging trends is essential.”
Packaging Première Premium & Luxury Awards 2026: a new benchmark for exceptional packaging
In 2026, the Packaging Première Premium & Luxury Awards join the prestigious Innovation Awards selection of Paris Packaging Week for the first time. This new programme highlights the most remarkable packaging innovations from the luxury world. These awards recognise creativity and excellence from brands in jewellery, watchmaking, fashion, fine food and premium accessories, sectors that are still under-represented in major packaging competitions. They celebrate packaging where design, innovation, sustainability and desirability come together to enhance brand experience. To guarantee the high standards of these distinctions, a high-level international jury composed of packaging leaders and creative visionaries from luxury houses (Louis Vuitton, BVLGARI, Diptyque…) carefully evaluated the projects.
In total, 6 awards and 8 certificates of excellence were presented, celebrating technical and creative excellence across projects ranging from premium cases and gift boxes to sustainable and highly personalised solutions.
“This first edition is a foundational phase for a new category, which is set to expand next year in order to increase the number of projects and diversify profiles. The preparatory phase went very smoothly, thanks to excellent organization and structure, particularly under the leadership of Christelle (Anya). Beyond design and technicality, we emphasize strong environmental responsibility, incorporating performance and functionality objectives. This applies in particular to B2B packaging subject to intensive use cycles, which must combine durability, quality of execution, creativity, and technical ingenuity,“ explains Olivier Gaugey, Perfumes Development & Operations Senior Director at Bvlgari and President of the Packaging Première Premium & Luxury Innovation Awards.
Below is the list of winners for the 2026 edition:
PCD Innovation Awards winners:
Personal care and haircare (Premium)
- Award : Mircea
Make-up (Premium)
- Award : Mascara PRADASCOPE, L’Oréal
Limited Edition Pack: exceptional products <2000 pieces
- Award : J’adore Diamonds of dreams, Parfums Christian Dior
- Award : Les récoltes Majeures 2025, Parfums Christian Dior
- Award : ROUGE MILLESIME, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Skincare (Premium)
- Award : Darphin Stimulskin Plus Sculpting Cream Jar (TNT), Darphin / TNT Group
- Award: Orchidée Impériale – The Longevity Cream – Complete Exceptional Care – 50 ml, Guerlain
Fragrances (Women)
- Award : EDP Eau Splendide, Chanel
- Award : Jil Sander, Coty
Limited Edition Pack: products sold on the market > 2000 pieces
- Award : LIBRE Vanille Couture, L’Oréal
- Award : L’Or de Vie Le Grand Cérémonial Millésime 2024, DIOR
Personal care and haircare (Mass Market)
- Award groupé : Ushuaia restage/NOUVEAU DOP, L’Oréal
PLD Innovation Awards winners:
Mass Market Innovation (<15€)
- Award : Craft Beer Pack, RAFEIRA, Rafeira / Alzamora – Stora Enso
Premium Innovation (15€ – 30€)
- Award : La Visione di Luigi, Grappa, Fratelli Francoli SpA / MCC Label
Super & Ultra Premium Innovation (30€ – 100€)
- Award : CUTTY SARK 17-YEAR-OLD, Cutty Sark, La Martiniquaise
Luxury Innovation (100€ – 1000€)
- Award : Grey Goose Altius, Bacardi Martini
Packaging Redesign
- Award : Havana Club Iconica Tributo 2025, Pernod Ricard SA / Havana Club
Award catégorie Value Added Packaging
- Award : The Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can, William Grant & Sons / Hunter Luxury
Hyper luxury and bespoke (>1000€)
- Award : The Glenrothes 51 Year Old, The Glenrothes / Zone Creations
Prix du jury
- Sous les Mers, Maison Camus
Mention spéciale du jury
- Johnnie Walker x Olivier Rousteing, Johnnie Walker x Olivier Rousteing / Servaire & Co
Service ritual for on trade/ hotels, restaurants and cafes
- Award : 1.75L Cradle D’Ussé Cognac, D’Ussé Cognac – Bacardi / Planet Design
ADF Innovation Awards winners:
Personal Care
- Award : SMART 35, Vogue Women / Precision – Czech Aerosols
Packaging component
- FlipStraw – A dual spray actuator with foldable straw designed for homecare and technical applications such as insecticides, disinfectants and woodworm killer and also for DIY applications like grease, lubricants, and precision treatments, Lindal Group
Concept of the Year
- Award : ALUWOOD, Envases Group
FEA Aerosol Technology of the Year
- Award : CosterEco Regulator, Coster Group
Sustainable Innovation
- Award : EZ ROTATE AIRLESS, Yonwoo
Premium & Luxury Innovation Awards winners:
Transport packaging
- Award : Stelneo
Fashion & Accessories Packaging
- Award : Annecy Bicycle and Ski Helmet, Veldt SAS
Premium / Luxury Jewellery & Watch Packaging
- Award : NO PACK IS THE NEW PACK, Maison Boucheron
Best Gift Boxes, Limited Editions & Collector’s Packaging
- Award : The lantern of time, The Maccalan / Parcôme Paris
- Award : The CHAUMET Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern, Chaumet / Dapy
Lifestyle Packaging
- Award : 2L Home fragrance diffuser, Diptyque
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