The 2025 Liderpack Awards open call for entries in search of excellence in packaging and POS in Spain.

 

The search for solutions packaging, packaging and advertising at the most innovative and functional point of sale (POS) in Spain has begun.

 

Since its creation in 1995, the leaderpack They have established themselves as the most important awards in the Spanish sector, promoting excellence in the design and manufacturing of packaging, labels, and POS elements. This edition, which marks its 30th anniversary, promises to showcase the latest trends, creativity, and commitment to sustainability, offering the winners significant visibility both nationally and internationally.

 

Requirements and Categories: A 360º Look at Packaging and POS

 

To participate, entries must have been manufactured or marketed, in whole or in part, in Spain between 2024 and 2025. The deadline for registration is September 3, 2025, through the official website (www.premiosliderpack.com), where the competition rules are available.

 

In the packaging sector, the competition covers 17 diverse categories, ranging from packaging for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics to household solutions and premium products. Special attention will be paid to technical innovation, with categories dedicated to packaging processes and advanced machinery, as well as solutions that contribute to avoiding food waste (Save Food). Adapting to the E-commerce will be recognized in the category of packaging for e-commerce, and the quality of the finishes in labeling and decoration. In addition, there are specific categories for the pet sector and digital packaging, which values ​​connected and interactive experiences.

 

In the 2024 edition, the Liderpack Awards received 146 applications, awarding 35 Liderpack Awards in packaging, 12 Liderpack – Popai Awards in POS and 21 Liderpack-Young Design Awards for students.

 

The competition also promotes emerging talent through the Young Design category, which brings together the finalists of the National Packaging and Packaging Design and Sustainability Awards, and a category open to new projects from freelance or independent designers.

 

Regarding Point-of-Sale Advertising (POS), eight sector categories have been established, ranging from food and beverage displays to pharmacy items, electronics, and household items. Winners in this category will receive the Liderpack-POS Popai Award, a recognition supported by SHOP!/Popai Spain, which provides significant international exposure.

Special Awards and International Projection: The Leap to the WorldStars

 

In addition to the main categories, the jury will award two Liderpack Special AwardsOne of them will be for the most outstanding packaging work in sustainability, evaluating eco-design, the use of recyclable or biodegradable materials, and production efficiency. The second, the prestigious Best in Show, will recognize the two most outstanding projects of the competition: one in packaging and the other in POS.

 

The Liderpack Awards also act as a gateway to the global scene. The organization will select and award scholarships to some of the winning packaging projects to represent Spain at the WorldStar for Packaging Awards, the global packaging competition organized by the World Packaging Organization. Similarly, the winners of the Young Design category will automatically participate in the World Star Student Awards.

 

This commemorative edition celebrates three decades of recognizing excellence in packaging and POS in Spain. The Liderpack Awards are sponsored by Hispack, the packaging, processing, and logistics trade show at Fira de Barcelona (whose next edition will be held from May 4 to 7, 2027), and the Spanish Packaging Association, which represents the entire packaging value chain in the country.