IMDPA EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY AWARDS

The Excellence in Quality Contest recognizes the skillful achievements of the metal decorating and packaging industry. Entries from around the globe are judged in nine categories with the best entry given the Grand Award.

Global Recognition

Not only do award-winning pieces offer proof of significant achievements in quality, but they also gain worldwide recognition and coverage through a number of avenues:

  • Honored at the Awards Luncheon during the Annual Conference in October
  • A feature in the IMDPA Quarterly Newsletter
  • Displayed in the Awards Gallery during the IMDPA Tabletop Exhibition
  • Highlighted through IMDPA’s website and social media channels

As one of the longest running and most prestigious annual metal decorating competitions, its mission is to honor outstanding companies who have made exceptional quality and precise consistency their mission in the pursuit of decorating & packaging excellence.  Judges will evaluate the quality of printing, the degree of difficulty, the appearance of coating finishes, registration, and the technical expertise required for each piece.

Qualifications and Judging

Entries must have been decorated between June 2022 and July 2023. Two finished samples of the decorated work must be submitted to the IMDPA by the deadline of August 11, 2023. Samples must be from commercial production runs and not prototypes. The samples will not be returned. Entries will be displayed at the Seminar and will be  photographed for promotional purposes. The decorator must have performed the decorating work entirely, but did not have to perform the manufacturing of the piece. Decorated pieces are judged in 9 categories and each design can only be entered in one category. The Technical Achievement Award will be presented for innovation in  decorating and manufacturing. All entries will be considered for this award.

All submissions will be judged by an impartial committee made up of graphic arts professionals. Judges will evaluate the quality of printing, the degree of difficulty, the appearance of coating finishes, registration, and the technical expertise required for each piece. Judging will take place at the annual International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association Annual Conference which will be held September 27-28, 2023 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa. The judges will follow a predetermined guideline of quality criteria to determine the outcome of the contest. Once the judging has been completed, the judges will announce the winners of each category at the Awards Luncheon. Winning entries will be displayed at the Seminar for all to see. The International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association will send press releases to various industry publications notifying the readership of the awards. We wish you the best for the competition.

Fees – THERE ARE NO FEES TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION.

2023 Sponsors

2023 E xcellence in Quality Winners

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

AEROSOL & BOTTLES

TRIVIUM PACKAGING – BRAZIL

Budweiser World Cup Argentina

BEST OF CATEGORY

AEROSOL & BOTTLES

TRIVIUM PACKAGING – ARGENTINA

Chacabuco

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

CLOSURES & ENDS

J.L CLARK – ROCKFORD, IL

Stokers Long Cut Mint

BEST OF CATEGORY

CLOSURES & ENDS

G3 ENTERPRISES – MODESTO, CA

Chocolate Bar

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

CRAFT CANS

CANPACK – OLYPHANT, PA

Pinthouse Training Bines

BEST OF CATEGORY

CRAFT CANS

CROWN CORK & SEAL – LACROSSE, WI

Lift Bridge Farm Girl

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

DIGITAL PRINTING

REYNOLDS SERVICES MERIDIAN DESIGN STUDIO – GREENVILLE, PA

Halloween Vampire

BEST OF CATEGORY

DIGITAL PRINTING

REYNOLDS SERVICES MERIDIAN DESIGN STUDIO – GREENVILLE, PA

Halloween Frankenstein

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

FOOD & GENERAL LINE

J.L CLARK – ROCKFORD, IL

French Market Mardi Gras Coffee

BEST OF CATEGORY

FOOD & GENERAL LINE

TINPACK LTD – SRI LANKA

Arunalu

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

MISCELLANEOUS

INDUSTRIAL LITHOGRAFICA – MEXICO

Champ/Kitekat

BEST OF CATEGORY

MISCELLANEOUS

THE OHIO ART COMPANY – BRYAN, OH

Wakanda Forever

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

SPECIALTY & FANCY CANS

INDUSTRIAL LITOGRAFICA, MEXICO

Gabi Galletas Merry Christmas

BEST OF CATEGORY

SPECIALTY & FANCY CANS

GM METAL PACKAGING, HONG KONG

Fortnum & Mason Coronation Tea

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

TWO PIECE BEVERAGE

ARDAGH GROUP – ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

THE BEAST Peach Perfect

BEST OF CATEGORY

TWO PIECE BEVERAGE

BALL CORPORATION – BROOMFIELD, CO

Monster Warped Tour Water

THE GRAND AWARD

GM METAL PACKAGING, HONG KONG

Fortnum & Mason Coronation Tea