IPDA Submission Deadline Approaches

The deadline for the HBA International Package Design Awards (IPDA) is fast approaching�Wednesday, June 20, 2007. These prestigious awards honor the year�s most innovative packaging in several categories including cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, personal care and professional beauty products. A new category�Eco-Friendly Packaging�has also been added to this year�s nomination form. Any size company can submit products that were introduced in the U.S. or internationally from June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007, including suppliers, design firms and manufacturers. Enter your nominations at www.hba-ipda.com. The IPDA Finalists are displayed during the HBA Global Expo trade show and conference, September 18-20, 2007 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. Category Leaders and Grand Award Winners are announced at the HBA Industry Awards Dinner on Tuesday. September 18th at the Marriott Marquis in New York. For the first time, the IPDA finalists will also be displayed at The Showcase of Packaging Innovations�, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October. The IPDA Awards are sponsored by HAPPI and Beauty Packaging magazines. For more information, go to www.hba-ipda.com or call 212-600-3117.