A TOTAL OF 78 WINNERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED:

• Best of Show: The project with the highest cumulative score in the competition will be receive the highly coveted title of Best of Show and a one-of-a-kind The Dieline Award Trophy.
   

• Studio of the Year Award: One studio (agency or in-house studio) will be recognized for their collective work and contribution to consumer package design over the past year. 
   

• Editor's Choice Award: One project will be handpicked by The Dieline's founder and editor-in-chief, Andrew Gibbs. 
   

• Redesign Effectiveness Award:  This category is for redesigns of consumer products were already on the market, and the only category that measures packaging design effectiveness based on consumer sales, with data powered by Nielsen. Learn More.
   

• Sustainable Packaging Award: One project will be handpicked by the judges to highlight innovative contributions to the field of sustainable package design.
   

• Neenah Packaging Award: One project will be handpicked by the Creative Director of Neenah Paper to recognize the best use of paper among all the entries. 
   

• Across all 15 categories, 45 winners will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Place Award.
   

• Additionally, 15 Outstanding Achievement Award winners will be named across 15 categories. 

TOP CATEGORIES

1 winner will be awarded The Dieline Award Trophy for each category.

MAIN CATEGORIES

3 winners will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place The Dieline Award Trophy, per category. 
3 winners will be awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award Certificate, per category.

1. FRESH & PREPARED FOOD

Fresh Food (fresh fish, meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, fresh and ready to eat dishes), Prepared Foods (cereals, bread, pasta, rice, grain, noodles, frozen food, canned food, savory snacks, nuts, snack bars, chips, crackers, & convenience food)

2. DAIRY, SPICES, OILS, SAUCES, & CONDIMENTS

Dairy (milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, butter), Oils, Vinegars, Spices, Condiments, & Sauces

3. CONFECTIONARY, SNACKS, & DESSERTS

Sweet snacks, Candy, Desserts, Ice Cream, Pastries, & Cookies

4. NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Water, Juice, Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Functional Beverages, Energy Drinks, & Mixers

5. BEER, MALT BEVERAGES, & TOBACCO

Beer, Cider, & Tobacco

6. WINE & CHAMPAGNE

Wine & Champagne

7. SPIRITS

Vodka, Tequila, Gin, Rum, Scotch, Whiskey, Brandy, Bourbon. Absinthe, & Liqueurs

8. HEALTH, COSMETICS, FRAGRANCE, & FASHION

Health Care (OTC, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, health supplements), Beauty (cosmetics, personal fragrance, make-up, body decoration, tanning products, nail polish), & Fashion (clothing, apparel, shopping bags, retail, merchandising, accessories)

9. PERSONAL CARE

Soaps, Deodorant, Dental Care, Hair care, Nail care, Toilet paper, Tissues, Diapers, Feminine hygiene, Skincare, Hand and Foot care, Moisterizers, Sun protection, & Shaving

10. HOME, GARDEN, & PETS

Home (detergents, cleaning products, utensils, home improvement, power tools, automobile products, housewares, furniture, decor) Garden (tools, plants, plant food) & Pets (grooming, food, toys)

11. GAMES, TOYS, SPORTS, & RECREATIONAL

Games, Toys, Gifting, & Sports products

12. TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, OFFICE, & SELF PROMOTION

Books, Office supplies, Art supplies, Paper, Stationary, Computers, Printers, Accessories, Software, Movies, CDS, Entertainment, & Self Promotion projects.

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

1 winner will be awarded.