At the 82^nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition (PPC Awards) on November 5, Graphic Packaging secured nine wins, demonstrating how intelligent packaging design addresses real challenges across the food, beverage, healthcare, and beauty sectors. The wins include the prestigious Richard DePaul Award, five Gold Awards, and three Excellence Awards. 

Hosted by the Paperboard Packaging Council, the competition has recognized innovation in paperboard packaging for more than eight decades. This year’s judging criteria emphasized shelf appeal, user experience, functionality, and technical precision, evaluating paperboard packaging as both an art and a science. 

The awards received are:

Richard DePaul Award for Creative Design & Converting  

• Mathys AG Medical Hip and Knee Implant Packaging 

Gold Awards 

• Boardio™ for Target Good & Gather Organic Coffee: Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability 
• PaperSeal™ Shape for Pilgrim’s Europe and Sainsbury’s: Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability 
• Betty Crocker Bridgerton Baking Kits: Outstanding Achievement in Packaging 
• Bonne Maman Holiday Advent Calendar: Outstanding Achievement in Packaging 
• pladis Global McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Creations: Outstanding Achievement in Innovation 

Excellence Award in Sustainability & Excellence Award in Innovation 

• PaperSeal™ Cook tray for M&S Food Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala 

Excellence Award 

• AB InBev Leffe beer multipack with two-piece technology 

Graphic Packaging’s remarkable success at the 2025 Paperboard Packaging Council Awards is a testament to the company’s relentless drive to innovate and elevate the standards of packaging. Each award-winning project showcases not only technical mastery but also a deep commitment to sustainability, customer collaboration, and creative problem-solving. From pioneering circular solutions such as Boardio and PaperSeal that reduce plastic waste to designing packaging that captivates consumers and streamlines supply chains, these achievements highlight how Graphic Packaging transforms challenges into opportunities for brands and the planet. The team’s passion and ingenuity continue to set new benchmarks, inspiring the industry and proving that paperboard packaging can be both beautiful and impactful.