February 2026

European Carton Excellence Award 2026 is now open for entries!

All BPIF Cartons Converter members are entitled to and encouraged to submit entries as they are all Associate members of Pro Carton. BPIF Cartons would like to see many more entries from the UK in 2026. Please remember you have to be in it to win it!

With the “Art of Cartonboard” Award, we are responding directly to feedback and requests from converters and mills following last year’s competition. The category is designed to showcase the full technical and creative capabilities of cartonboard and folding cartons, allowing participants to demonstrate what is possible when craftsmanship, innovation and material excellence come together.

As we approach the 30th anniversary, our ambition is to return to entry levels above 130 entries. I will be pleased to actively support your efforts and work in close coordination with your national activities. Please let me know how we can most efficiently support your country members and encourage participation. Every single entry strengthens the visibility of folding cartons as a preferred packaging solution. In addition, we will run targeted national communication campaigns together with the respective winners to maximise impact across Europe.

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