Packaging Competition

Packaging Competition Rules

Entry Conditions

  • Each entrant must supply a sample of the packaging for the judging panel to make their decision. It is recommended that all entries be submitted via registered post.
  • Entry to the packaging competition is open to all Official Member Mints.
  • Entries must be officially released during 2008 – September 2010 and have been officially released products.
  • Entries can be from your country or for another client.
  • Each Official Member Mint may enter only one packaging concept per category and can enter all three categories.
  • There are three categories in the packaging competition:
    • Category 1 – Best innovation and function
    • Category 2 – Best packaging for channel 
    • Category 3 – Best brand packaging
  • There will be one winner per category and one highly commended entrant. Each entry must arrive and be accompanied by a copy of the online registration form no later than Friday 25 June 2010, details below.
  • All packaging will be returned at the conclusion of the conference, unless otherwise stated. Return address must be provided on application form.

Voting

The judging panel will consist of four people from the following industries / backgrounds:

  • Printing & packaging design manufacturing
  • Retail & commercial merchandise buying
  • Coin dealer, distributor and trade representative
  • Coin collector & society member
  • Winners will be announced during session 9 on Tuesday 28 September 2010 at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra and will be required to give a short presentation on their winning packaging. An award ceremony will be held at the beginning of session 9.

Mailing address

All packaging to be mailed to;
Natalie Clement
MDC 2010 Secretariat
Royal Australian Mint
Locked Bag 31
Kingston ACT 2604
Australia

Questions

For further enquiries, please contact mdc2010secretariat@ramint.gov.au