Features

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

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