Innovations can range from impactful employee wellness and recognition initiatives to advanced production tracking systems to safety-enhancing tools.
June 13, 2025 - AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Board Converting News (BCN) are now accepting entries for the 2025 Innovator of the Year Competition, Boxmaker Category. This prestigious annual award honors and promotes forward-thinking companies that are revolutionizing the packaging industry.
According to AICC, this year's focus is on solutions that directly benefit box plant operations.
The Boxmaker Category, open to AICC General Members, showcases advancements in production, administration, in-house training, management, marketing, and customer service that have significantly improved business operations, increased productivity, or solved specific challenges.
Innovations can range from impactful employee wellness and recognition initiatives to advanced production tracking systems to safety-enhancing tools, or something entirely new that has transformed your box plant. The video submissions of past winners can be found at www.AICCbox.org/Innovator.
The deadline to submit the entry form and a video showcasing the innovation is Friday, August 22, 2025. The videos of the finalists will be shown during the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, where attendees will vote to determine the winner.
"AICC members have a long tradition of innovation," said AICC President Mike D'Angelo. "They are leaders and early adopters. The Innovator of the Year competition celebrates that spirit by showcasing those who are pushing boundaries in their box plants and solving real-world challenges in creative ways."
AICC emphasized, "This is more than just a competition among peers — it is a chance to earn well-deserved recognition for your company's contributions to the industry.
To learn more or enter the competition, visit www.AICCbox.org/InvBoxmaker.
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SOURCE: The Independent Packaging Association (AICC)