2009 Clear Choice Awards Winners Announced
Glass containers continue to provide a premium image in a ‘green’ package
GPI named the winners of its 20th Annual Clear Choice Awards through a virtual event on its website during Recycle Glass Week. The day winners were announced over 300 people viewed the Clear Choice Awards video announcement.
Twelve consumer product goods companies were recognized for their achievements in expanding the frontiers of glass packaging design. “It was incredibly refreshing and exciting to find so many extraordinary examples of creativity displayed by the powerful submissions entered in this year's Glass Packaging Institutes Clear Choice Awards,” said Chris Lyons, Group Publisher, ST Media, Design Group, and 2009 Clear Choice Awards judge.
Beyond an overall package design winner, categories included alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage, food, and cosmetics. Submissions were judged on innovation, package design, and shelf impact. Download photos of winning products. And see the winning package designs in person at Worldwide Food Expo and PACK Expo.
“Glass is an endlessly fascinating packaging sector and each year the Glass Packaging Institute's Clear Choice awards succeeds in recognizing and celebrating new and appealing container inventiveness,” said Ben Miyares, Vice President, Industry Relations, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, and 2009 Clear Choice Awards judge. Get the news release
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About the institute
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
