Innovation Awards

Where packaging innovations set the standard

The Innovation Awards recognise innovations that drive the packaging sector forward.

They offer teams the opportunity to place their project at the heart of the sector, under the watchful eye of leading brands, key industry professionals, the most influential media outlets and a jury comprising the industry’s most renowned experts.

Taking part in the awards is about much more than simply entering a competition. It’s about putting your innovation at the centre of the conversation, where tomorrow’s standards and trends are shaped.

4 sectors, 4 worlds, a place for your

ADF

The ADF Innovation Awards recognise innovations in aerosol technology that enhance the user experience, technical performance, sustainability and brand differentiation.
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PCD

The PCD Innovation Awards celebrate the most daring, desirable and influential beauty packaging, ranging from skincare and make-up to perfume, haircare and personal care.
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PLD

The PLD Innovation Awards recognise the most creative and strategic packaging for wines, spirits and premium drinks, where design, materials, sustainability and storytelling make all the difference.
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Packaging Première

The Packaging Première Innovation Awards recognise premium and luxury packaging that evokes emotion, enhances desirability and conveys brand identity with accuracy and sophistication.
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2027 Innovation Awards Ceremony

It all starts with an idea, a challenge, an ambition. And sometimes, it leads all the way to the stage at the Innovation Awards gala.

This year, it will make its grand return to announce the winners in front of leading experts.

As judged by the most influential brands

New for 2026

Our 2026 winners

Find out how our 2026 award winners have made a difference.

Celebrate the world’s best packaging designs

The Paris Packaging Week Innovation Awards are the unmissable event where excellence is recognised.

A true celebration of the world’s most striking innovations in the fields of perfume, cosmetics, premium beverages, luxury goods, aerosols and dispensing systems, this event showcases bold ideas, technical mastery and excellence in luxury.

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New for 2026

Packaging Première Innovation Awards

The Premium & Luxury Awards are a groundbreaking initiative designed to recognise excellence in packaging within the luxury sector, extending beyond industries such as cosmetics, wines and spirits. Forming part of the Paris Packaging Week Innovation Awards, this new accolade has been devised to meet a market need and reflect the growing demands for design and innovation in high-end packaging.

This programme is dedicated exclusively to promoting innovation in areas such as jewellery and watch cases, fashion and accessories packaging, exceptional gourmet products, limited-edition or collectible gift sets, as well as sustainable and highly personalised solutions.

New for 2026

Innovation Awards party

In 2026, we are taking our Innovation Awards to a whole new level with the launch of a brand-new dedicated gala evening, which will kick off Paris Packaging Week on the eve of the trade fair, on 4 February 2026. This exclusive event will bring together the leading innovators from the beauty, drinks, aerosols and luxury packaging sectors, right at the heart of Paris’s luxury scene.

It is the perfect opportunity to meet key influencers from market-leading brands, network with promising new talent and celebrate the most innovative achievements in our industry.

New for 2026

The ‘Contribution to the Sector’ Award

This award is presented to an individual who has had a long and distinguished career and whose work has been recognised for the entirety of their career. It acknowledges the recipient’s sustained dedication, impact and commitment to the industry over the years, and highlights their legacy and lasting influence within the packaging sector for beauty products, beverages, luxury goods and aerosols. Do you know someone you would like to nominate for this award?

There is no formal nomination process for this award. Please email christelle.anya@easyfairs.com with your nomination and the reasons why this person should receive the award.

Press coverage of the ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards