DIELINE AWARDS 2026:
NOW OPEN
JOIN US AT LUXE PACK NEW YORK 2026 AND CELEBRATE OUR WINNERS IRL.
Dieline Awards IS A GLOBAL PACKAGE DESIGN AWARD COMPETITION THAT celebrateS the most creative, INNOVATIVE, sustainable, and impactful packaging designs ANNUALLY.
ABOUT DIELINE AWARDS 2026
For 16 years, DIELINE Awards have celebrated the world’s most innovative and creative packaging designs. From luxury brands to sustainable solutions, the competition honors those who push the boundaries of packaging as an art form, showcasing exceptional work from designers and brands globally. Join us in shaping the future of packaging.
Discover the Categories
From eco-conscious solutions to luxury packaging, DIELINE Package Design Awards 2026 celebrates the best packaging design excellence across a wide range of categories. Whether you’re reimagining everyday consumer goods, pushing the limits of luxury packaging, or crafting sustainable innovations, there’s a category for your creative breakthrough.
Time to Shine: 2026 Rates & Deadlines
The countdown is on! Secure your spot in DIELINE Package Design Awards 2026 by submitting your packaging innovation before the final deadline. With tiered pricing designed to accommodate every project’s scale, now’s the time to showcase your work on a global stage. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized by the industry’s top minds—check the dates, meet the deadlines, and let your design speak for itself.
Recognition, Rewards, and Trophies: OH MY!
Winning a DIELINE Package Design Award offers recognition that extends well beyond a trophy. Winners receive global exposure through their win being featured in a case study and in the winners feature on DIELINE, in a featured exhibit at LUXE PACK New York, invitations to an exclusive winners’ ceremony and party, the opportunity to purchase custom trophies to mark their achievements, and even a special feature in an upcoming digital publication.
DIELINE Awards Concept Celebrates visionary IDEAS
The DIELINE Concept Package Design Awards recognize packaging as an art form, and the Concept category celebrates the bold, visionary conceptual work of students and professionals. This category showcases the innovation, sustainability, and creativity that packaging can bring to brands and products worldwide. From eco-conscious solutions to luxury goods, each entry reimagines what’s possible in packaging design.
Everything You Need to Know: Entering DIELINE Awards 2026
Wondering how to submit to the DIELINE Package Design Awards? Entries must meet specific category criteria and include a detailed project description, imagery, and submission fees. Eligible entries can come from brands, agencies, or individuals, and should be commercially available or a concept. Detailed submission guidelines, entry deadlines, and additional FAQs can be found on the DIELINE Awards FAQs page.
A Judging Panel Like No Other
DIELINE Package Design Awards are reviewed by a globally recognized jury of industry leaders, including trailblazers in structural packaging, design, branding, and consumer goods. These esteemed experts bring decades of insight, creativity, and innovation to the table, ensuring that each submission is judged with precision, care, and a forward-thinking perspective. Join the ranks of visionaries who have shaped the future of packaging.
DESIGNALYTICS DESIGN EFFECTIVENESS AWARD
This free-to-enter category presented by Designalytics is the only packaging award in the industry based on actual sales data. Celebrating designs that combine beauty with measurable impact, the Designalytics Design Effectiveness Award recognizes packaging that drives consumer engagement and boosts sales. By leveraging real-world consumer data and insights, this award highlights the true power of design to shape brand success.
DIELINE DESIGN FOR GOOD AWARD
The DIELINE Design for Good Award recognizes packaging and design initiatives that promote kindness, positivity, and social impact. Open to any packaging project or brand campaign supporting non-profits, charitable causes, or social initiatives, this category highlights the power of design to uplift communities.
This category is for those whose work contributes to a better world through beautiful, impactful design.
THE PLASTIC FREE AWARD
Presented by A Plastic Planet + PlasticFree.com: Launched in 2019, the DIELINE Plastic Free Packaging Awards celebrates breakthrough sustainable packaging. Winners are selected from the entries in the Sustainable category, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards, alongside the prestigious Plastic Free Innovation of the Year Award. A Plastic Planet, a global advocate for plastic reduction, partners with DIELINE to recognize designers and brands shaping a future free of plastic waste, working with governments and industries to curb plastic use in packaging.
CelebratING 16 Years of Award Winning Packaging Design
Over the past 16 years, DIELINE Package Design Awards have recognized some of the world’s most exceptional packaging designs. Browse through our past winners to explore groundbreaking designs that have pushed the boundaries of creativity, sustainability, and innovation across the globe.
SUBMIT MY ENTRY: ENTER DIELINE AWARDS 2026 now!
Submit your boundary-breaking designs today! Early Bird prices are available until September 30, 2024:
• $325 for Professional entries
• $95 for Concept + Student entries
• Free for Designalytics Design Effectiveness Award entries
Prices will increase after September 30 to $355 for Professional and $105 for Concept + Student entries.
ABOUT DIELINE
DIELINE, founded in 2007, stands as the leading platform for packaging design, driving innovation and sustainability within the industry. With a global audience of designers, agencies, and brands, DIELINE showcases groundbreaking packaging solutions while advocating for eco-conscious practices. It continues to inspire and influence the future of the packaging world.
ABOUT LUXE PACK NEW YORK
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