THE European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) is now accepting entries for its 2025 edition.
Hosted by Pro Carton and the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA), the award challenges partners across the cartonboard supply chain to showcase the most innovative, fibre-based packaging designs.
The competition is open to brands, converters, manufacturers, and designers from across Europe. Entrants have until 16 May 2025 to submit entries on the Pro Carton website. Winners will be announced at the official awards gala on 18 September in Istanbul during the annual ECMA Congress.
New for 2025, the ECEA will feature revamped entry categories, placing a greater emphasis on the brand owner category. Recognising the growing importance of sustainable packaging in consumer choices, both virgin and recycled fibre designs will be awarded.
Entries can be submitted across seven core categories:
- Beverages
- Frozen & Chilled Food
- Ambient Food
- Confectionery
- Pharma/Health Care
- Cosmetics & Beauty
- General Packaging
On entry, participants can also choose to be considered for the Sustainability Award and/or the Innovation Award. All shortlisted award submissions will automatically be in running for the Carton of the Year Award and the Public Award.
Winners are selected by a judging panel representing different stakeholders from the cartonboard value chain.
Winfried Muehling, director of marketing & communications at Pro Carton, said, “The refreshed ECEA 2025 structure represents the rise of cartonboard as a future oriented packaging solution. The change in entry categories reflects a stronger focus on brand owners and the importance of differentiation by sustainable packaging solutions.
“The ECEA not only celebrates the eye-catching designs on the shelves but also the talented individuals who bring these innovations to life with great skill and detail. We encourage all supply chain members to submit entries in 2025 and be part of this prestigious competition that recognises the brilliance of our industry.”
For more information and to enter the European Carton Excellence Award 2025, visit here: https://www.procarton.com/awards/european-carton-excellence-award/2025-2/
