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NJPEC Celebrates ‘Package of the Year’ Awards

The 40th anniversary of the industry organization’s annual gala pays tribute to outstanding packaging in 10 categories.

NJPEC POY jury members. Second row (L-R): Alan Hafkin, Estée Lauder; George Toth, Loréal; Derek Schmidt, New Avon; Chantel Hernandez, student judge-Pratt; Brian Henry, Revlon; Jay Gorga, publisher, Beauty Packaging Magazine; Remon Zakhary, Bayer; First row (L-R): Hilda Jara, student judge—NYC; Andrea Escobar, Loréal; Julie Bradford, student judge-NYC; Gina Rokose, packaging professor; Scott Roman, Estée Lauder; Leslie Artesona, Strivectin Packaging. Front: Ali Mokhtari, packaging consultant

NJPEC Package of the Year: MAC x Jeremy Scott for MAC Cosmetics by MAC Cosmetics and HCT Packaging Color Cosmetics Gold Award: MAC x Jeremy Scott for MAC Cosmetics by MAC Cosmetics and HCT Packaging

Health & Beauty: Day/Dream Power Duo for Kwan Dermatology by SeaCliff Beauty Packaging and Laboratories

Graphics: Woman by Ralph Lauren for Ralph Lauren by McLean Packaging

The Students’ Choice Award: Match Stix for Fenty Beauty by HCT Packaging

Fragrance Gold: In Full Bloom Fragrance for Kate Spade by Jansy Packaging

Gift Set: Ariana Grande Prestige Fragrance for Luxe Brands by Encore International

Household Industrial: Village Candle 25th Anniversary for Village Candle by Allstate Paper Box

Sustainability: Viva’s Eco-Responsible Tube

Personal Care: Healthy Underarm Detox Mask for Lavanila Laboratories LLC by Quadpack

Promotional: Avon 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar for New Avon by Color Optics, a division of Phoenix Color

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