Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the HBA IPDA Awards What are the International Package Design Awards? The International Package Design Awards showcases and recognizes innovative packaging in the cosmetic, fragrance, skin care, and personal care industries. We have also included Sampling/Travel Size Packaging and At-Home Devices and Tools Packaging. When are the International Package Design Awards Announced? Finalists in each category are announced in a press release distributed on PR Newswire and through other trade media in May. The Winners in each Category will be announced during the HBA Industry Awards taking place June 19, 2012 in the Special Events Hall. Date and time will be announced. All Finalists and Winners will be showcased in the IPDA Showcase exhibit, sponsored by Happi and Beauty Packaging magazine, HBA Global Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City.
Who is Eligible to Submit an Entry for the IPDA? Entries will be accepted from designers, suppliers, and marketing companies from small as well as large companies, and from anywhere in the world. The IPDA is a tribute to our judges that the awards are granted based on the merits of the package, rather than the market strength of the company. What is the Procedure and Criteria in Selecting an IPDA Finalist and Category Leader? All entries are submitted to the Committee of 100, composed of designers, suppliers and marketing companies and trade media. (Space permitting, new members from these groups are eligible to be a part of the Committee of 100 – you may indicate future interest by contacting Annie Scully at ascully@hbaexpo.com.)
Committee of 100 selects the finalists, up to four in each category, and base their judging on the following criteria:
Originality
Design Concept
Creative use of new materials, components and decorating processes
Technical Competency
Effective Brand Messaging What is the Timeline for the IPDA? General Fee After this date the entry fee will be $275 per entry/per category. Entry Deadline Date: March 23, 2012
Finalist Judging will be completed by mid- April.
Finalist will be notified by end of April.
Winners are announced the first day of HBA Global Expo, June 19-21, 2012 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
*If you are selected as an IPDA Finalist you will need to provide actual full-size samples for promotional and judging purposes in early May. How Do I Enter a Submission? The submission process is simple--
register on-line; submit contact details, product and packaging information; upload product image; and pay submission fee.Click here to learn more about submitting online.
Note: It is essential that the photograph uploaded be the best possible digital representation of the package. This is all that the "Committee of 100" will see.
What is the definition of the "Mass" and "Prestige" sub-categories? The Mass and Prestige sub-categories are defined in terms of price point and distribution.
Entries in the Mass category are considered products that have launched in a distribution outlet that is a mass, food or drug retailer. Examples of this type of distribution include, but not limited to: Drug stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse centers, pharmacy chains, etc.
Entries in the Prestige category are considered products that have launched in a distribution outlet that is NOT a mass, food or drug retailer. Examples of this type of distribution include, but not limited to: Department Stores, Spas, Salons, Specialty Stores and Television, etc. How Are the IPDA Awards Promoted? The International Package Design Awards (IPDA) are promoted in HBA direct mail pieces, e-mails, and through press releases distributed through PR Newswire. In addition, the Finalists and Category Winners are listed on the HBA Global Expo website in the Awards Section.
Winners are announced during the HBA Industry Awards on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Javits Center in New York. During HBA Global Expo, the IPDA Finalists and Category Winners are displayed in the HBA IPDA Showcase on the exhibit floor. The IPDA Awards are featured in the on-site HBA Show News, a featured spread (print and online) in Beauty Packaging and Happi magazine as well as coverage from other trade media. What Type of Payment is Accepted for the Entry Fee? American Express, MasterCard, Visa are accepted.
Can I Pay My Entry Fee by Check?
This year we strongly encourage submitters to pay entry fees by creadit card, however we will accept a check as payment. Please do not send cash. If you choose to pay by check, please notify Nicole Bullock at nicole.bullock@ubm.com. *Checks must be received and cleared before the entry deadline date (March 23, 2012) or your entry(ies) will be considered "incomplete" and disqualified.
For your convenience, if you are submitting more than one entry, you may send one check with the total amount of your entry fee. Checks should be made payable in US Dollars to: UBMi Princeton LLC
*Please send your check to:
Attn: Nicole Bullock
HBA Global Expo/ IPDA
350 Hudson Street, Ste. 300
New York, NY 10014 USA *We suggest all check payments be sent via FedEx or UPS. HBA IPDA is not responsible for lost or stolen payments via USPS or International mail. Please allow 3-5 business days to process your payment once it has been recieved. Need Help Getting Started?
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