2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards winners announced

It was an evening to remember for the 350 packaging professionals gathered at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne for the long-awaited in-person gala dinner presentation of the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards. PKN was there.

The awards evening followed a successful first day at the AIP's Australian Packaging Conference, where many of the ideas shared on sustainable design and innovation were reflected in the winning entries.

MC for the night was Damian Walsh, with co-host Lindy Hughson, publisher of PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, the exclusive media partners for the awards since the programme's inception. The duo presented the winners and category commentary in tandem, with presentation of special prizes made by senior AIP board members, Jason Fields FAIP, CPP, Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP and Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP.

The AIP presented a surprise award on the night, which brought the audience to their feet in a standing ovation for Nerida Kelton, as they recognised the significant contribution the Institute's executive director has made to the AIP and the wider industry.

Nerida Kelton was recognised as a Fellow of the Institute, joining a special group of AIP leaders and contributors, many of which were in attendance on the night.

Kelton, who was overcome by emotion, said she was humbled and honoured to be made a Fellow.