Entries must have been decorated between June 2024 and July 2025. Two finished samples of the decorated work must be submitted to the IMDPA by the deadline of August 15, 2025. 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 24-25, 2025 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.