2016 Packaging Awards

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

Index: ________ (FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY)

Submit One (1) copy per entry. (Include two (2) samples with entry)

NOTE: Up to five (5) entries are allowed in any one category.

Using NACD Category Descriptions, select one (1) category from below:

COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE HOUSEHOLD, CHEMICAL, & AUTOMOTIVE

DRUG & PHARMACEUTICAL NOVELTY

FOOD/NUTRITIONAL PET & VET

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL BEVERAGE

All entries can also be considered for the “Best Use of Stock Components” or "Best Use of

Custom Packaging" (limit 5 for each additional category). Please check the box below if you

would also like this entry to be considered in one of these additional categories. (If you are

submitting an entry for either of the following categories, please send a total of three (3)

samples of the submitted item.

BEST USE OF STOCK COMPONENTS Reminder: If item is also entered in this category, please send one (1) additional sample

BEST USE OF CUSTOM PACKAGING

Reminder: If item is also entered in this category, please send one (1) additional sample

Product Name: _________________________________________________ Distributor: ________________________________________________ Sold To: Company _______________________________________________ Individual Contact ________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________

Date First Sold: ________________________________________ Date First Shipment Made: _____________________________________ Send this form, the required number of samples of your entry, and one (1) copy of the entry Description Sheet to: Pacific Packaging Components, Inc. Attention: NACD Awards 13462 Brooks Drive Baldwin Park, CA 91706 If you have questions, please feel free to contact us: RodV@PPCPackaging.com and/or annae@cmservices.com

Reminder:

Submit o more than five (5) entries per category.

Submit No more than a total of twenty-one (21) entries per Distributor/Organization.

All entry forms must be typed.

Entries must be submitted within 18 months of first sale.

Entries cannot have been previously entered in this contest.

Empty entries are preferred; Filled entries should be packed in leak-proof plastic to prevent damage to other entries. (Consider replacing contents with colored water.)

Fill out this form completely and make a photocopy for your records.

One (1) copy of the Description Sheet form must be attached to this entry.

Submissions will be accepted as early as October 1, 2015.

All entries must arrive by February 1, 2016 at the Baldwin Park address above.

National Association of Container Distributors

2016 Packaging Awards

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SHEET Index: ________ (FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY)

Submit One (1) copy per entry.

Product Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Sold To: ____________________________________________________________________ Date of First Shipment: ____________________________________________________________________

Check the components/processes you sold to your customer to make this package.

Bottle, Jar, or Container Graphic Design Closure (including pumps and sprayers) Shrink Band, Hanger, Sleeve, etc. Container Design Packaging: blister, carton/box Label, Decorating, or Printing Poly bag, etc.

Other (Please Explain) _________________________________________

______________________________________________________ OPTIONAL: In the space provided below, briefly describe any features you feel would help identify this

package’s special or unique features and your involvement as distributor as it relates to the five judging criteria of Design and Appearance, Functionality, Creativity, Innovation, and Marketability. Please limit your comments to the space allotted below. Any additional write-ups will not be included in the judging process. NOTE: TO MAINTAIN IMPARTIALITY, PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY DISTRIBUTOR OR SUPPLIER NAMES.

NACD Category Descriptions:

1.) Beverage – This category encompasses all aspects of liquid consumable products including, but

not limited to, Dairy Products such as Milk or Drinkable Yogurt, Juice, Soft Drinks, Liquor, Beer,

Wine, Water, Energy Drinks, Diet Drinks, etc. Packages entered into this category should fall

into one of these markets.

2.) Cosmetic and Personal Care - This category encompasses all aspects of Hair Care, Skin Care,

Perfumes, Baby Wipes, Topical Treatments, Make-up, Lotions, Serums, Sun-Tanning Products,

Cosmetics, Nail Care, Feminine Hygiene Products, Essential Oils, Bath Products, Liquid Hand

Soap, Shaving Products, etc. Packages entered into this category should fall into one of these

markets.

3.) Drug and Pharmaceutical - This category encompasses all aspects of Medicated Topical

Treatments, Over-the-counter Medications, Fungal Treatments, Prescription and Over-the-

counter Tablets, Cold Medications, Mouthwash, Salves, etc. Packages entered into this category

should fall into one of these markets.

4.) Food/Nutritional – This category encompasses all aspects of NonLiquid Consumable Products

and Nutritional as well as Supplemental Products, including but not limited to, Dairy Products,

Dry Goods, Cereals, Protein Bars, Protein Powders, Snack Items, Sauces, Jellies, Condiments,

Diet Products, Chewing Gum, Candy, Vitamins, etc. Packages entered into this category should

fall into one of these markets.

5.) General Industry – This category encompasses all aspects of Cconsumer Products for Various

Use,s including but not limited to, Paint Supplies, Lawn and Garden Treatments, Pool Care

Supplies, Chemical Products, Industrial Cleaning Supplies, Janitorial Products, Restaurant Supply

Products, etc. Packages entered into this category should fall into one of these markets.

6.) Household Chemical and Auto –

Items include but are not limited to Disinfectants, Air Fresheners, Dish Soap, Furniture

Polish, Floor Polish, Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Glass Cleaner, Disinfecting Wipes,

Cleansers, Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaning Supplies, etc. Packages entered into this

category should fall into one of these markets.

This category encompasses all aspects of Household Consumer Product and Automotive

Care Products including, but not limited to, Motor Oil, Engine Treatments, Gas

Treatments, Exterior and Interior Car Care Products, Engine Coolant, Tire Treatments,

Upholstery Cleaner, Gear Lubricants, etc.

7.) Pet and Vet – This category encompasses all aspects of Pet Care and Veterinary Care Products

for the domestic animal care market including, but not limited to, Pet food, Flea and Tick

Treatments, Prescription Medications, Pet Shampoo and Conditioner, Aquarium Products,

Equine Care Products, Treats, Fly Spray, Litter Box Supplies, Supplements, Reptile Care Products,

Bird Food and Seed Products, Exotic Pet Care Supplies, etc. Packages entered into this category

should fall into one of these markets.

8.) Novelty – This category encompasses all aspects of the novelty products market, including but

not limited to, Adult Products, E-Cigarette Liquid Products, Holiday-Themed Products, Magic

Products, Specialty Products, Gift Sets, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Clamshells, Cannabis

Market, Craft and Hobby Products, Memorabilia Products, Lifestyle Products, etc. Packages

entered into this category should fall into one of these markets.

9.) Best Use of Stock Components – This category encompasses packages from all categories where

no custom tooling was involved in the creation of the package. Components are “stock

packaging” items which have been customized and decorated to create brand identity and a

unique look for the client. Packages from any of the first eight categories may also be entered

into this special category.

10.) (NEW) Best Use of Custom Packaging – This new category encompasses packages from all

categories that have been made and created exclusively from custom molds that were built for

the client. Packages may be entered into this category from any of the above#1-8 categories. If

you enter a package into this category, a minimum of one major component of the package,(i.e.,

container or closure) must be a custom mold created especially for this project.