The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is thrilled to unveil the highly esteemed 2024 AmeriStar Award recipients. After rigorous evaluation by a panel of distinguished judges from diverse packaging industry segments, 18 companies emerged as this year's professional winners.     
Design Excellence: Will Perform Epsom Salt Shower Stick from VIVA Healthcare Packaging
Will Perform Epsom Salt Shower Stick from VIVA Healthcare Packaging
This product integrates cutting-edge in-mold label technology, creating a striking visual appeal with transparent polypropylene substrate and deep, pink-colored recycled polypropylene. The standout feature is its unique 3-piece cap: a light pink inner cap, a clear matte over-cap, and a dark pink hanging loop for easy shower storage. The compact design and hanging loop enhance usability, making it ideal for shower storage and travel. The Shower Stick's pink color scheme and prominent 'W' logo align with the Will Perform body lotion range, enhancing brand visibility.
Sustainable Packaging: Squeeze and Turn Tin from Dymapak
Squeeze and Turn Tin from Dymapak
Dymapak's metal-on-metal seal ensures 100% curbside recyclability, eliminating mixed materials. The mono-material design offers essential barriers, enhancing sustainability while maintaining functionality and safety. This pioneering closure raises the bar for child-resistant packaging.
Sustainable Packaging: Centrum 100% rPET Bottle from Haleon
Centrum transitions its gummy vitamin portfolio to 100% post-consumer recycled PET, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting virgin plastic consumption by 646 metric tons. This shift supports a circular economy, maintaining product safety and quality while combating plastic pollution and mitigating climate change.
Medical Device: Da Vinci Xi Endoscope Packaging System from Intuitive
Medical Device: Da Vinci Xi Endoscope Packaging System from IntuitiveIntuitive’s Da Vinci Xi Endoscope Packaging System’s design exemplifies a holistic approach to sustainability, cost reduction, and efficiency. The system sets a new standard in medical device packaging, highlighting how thoughtful design can deliver substantial economic and environmental benefits, enhancing operational efficiency while demonstrating a solid commitment to sustainability.
Sustainable Packaging: Flonase Paper Recyclable Packaging from Haleon
Sustainable Packaging: Flonase Paper Recyclable Packaging from Haleon
This eco-friendly packaging features a PaperFoam® tray and a PharmaLock™ Easy Seal+ paperboard lid, eliminating single-use plastic waste. The new design fits more products on the shelf, enhancing retail efficiency and e-commerce durability. It improves consumer convenience with an intuitive peel-back lid, maintaining operational efficiency with existing equipment.
Medical Device: Beckman Coulter Pipette Tray from Plastic Ingenuity
Medical Device: Beckman Coulter Pipette Tray from Plastic Ingenuity
Plastic Ingenuity's packaging solution ensures robust protection for sensitive pipette tips, which is crucial for highly automated diagnostic machines. Initial straight wall designs failed drop tests, prompting the incorporation of ribbing, flutes, and structural enhancements to the PET base and lid. This solution exemplifies innovation in protective packaging design and maintains the integrity of sensitive medical diagnostics.
Drug & Pharmaceutical: SnapSlide® Rx from SnapSlide LLC
Drug & Pharmaceutical:
SnapSlide® Rx from SnapSlide LLC SnapSlide® Rx introduces a no-torque child-resistant cap with a patented sliding mechanism that enables single-handed operation. This inclusive design benefits individuals with limited mobility or dexterity, enhancing medication access and safety. The state-of-the-art closure mechanism integrates seamlessly into existing pharmaceutical packaging, meeting stringent safety standards.     
Medical Device: Quick Pick & Carry Hospital Box-Style Pouch from Amcor & Bayer Healthcare
This flexible, sustainable pouch replaces traditional rigid trays, enhancing shelf visibility and user experience. The design reduces non-renewable energy demand, carbon footprint, and water consumption, aligning with Bayer’s sustainability goals. The custom carry handle and ample printable space offer user-friendly and informative packaging.