The Dieline package design Awards honor the absolute best in consumer product packaging design worldwide.

For 2026, we’re introducing a brand‑new pricing structure that gives more creatives a chance to shine — from major agencies and global brands to independent studios, solo designers, students, and concept creators.

What’s New for 2026:

1. Independent Professional Tier

(≤5 employees or ≤$500K revenue)

Year after year, we’ve heard from smaller agencies and solo designers who wanted to enter but felt priced out compared to the big studios. For 2026, we’re thrilled to introduce a lower‑rate Independent Professional tier so more brilliant creative work — not just from the big agencies — can be recognized, celebrated, and awarded.

2. SAVE 20% ON ENTRIES AFTER YOUR FIRST 3

Showcase more of your work and save while doing it. When you submit three or more entries in a single transaction, you’ll get 20% off each additional entry beyond your first three — no codes, no extra steps. It’s our way of making it easier (and more cost‑effective) to share your best creative projects across more categories and maximize your chances with the Dieline Awards jury.

3. Concept / Student / Design for Good TIER

This reduced‑rate tier is for:

• Student and Concept: Students currently enrolled in design programs and concept projects not yet commercially produced. These entries are judged by a dedicated Concept Jury. They are not eligible for Best of Show, but can win within their categories and receive full recognition as winners of DIELINE Awards 2026.

• Design for Good projects created for social, environmental, or community causes.

Who Should Enter Where

• Professional — Agencies, studios, and brands with more than five employees or annual revenue above $500K USD.

• Independent Professional — Smaller agencies, independent studios, and solo designers with five or fewer employees or annual revenue of $500K USD or less.

• Concept / Student / Design for Good — Students, concept projects, and Design for Good work. Separate jury; not eligible for Best of Show.

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