2027 APPMA Awards of Excellence & APPEX Gala Dinner Sponsorship

The APPMA Awards of Excellence are the national awards program for the Australian Packaging and Processing industry, recognising excellence, innovation, leadership and best practice. Conducted by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), it is an opportunity for the packaging & processing industry to celebrate industry achievements, foster innovation and collaboration and raise the profile of the sector.

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Awards
APPMA Awards

Held on the 2nd night of APPEX, Wednesday 17th March 2027, the APPMA Awards of Excellence are presented at the APPEX Gala night, the biggest night in the processing & packaging calendar. Attended by 650+ APPMA members, their customers and packaging & processing industry professionals, the evening is about recognising the Awards of Excellence winners and connecting the industry in this triennial event.

We're pleased to announce there are eight award categories, including two new categories for 2027. 

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Introducing the 2027 APPMA Award of Excellence Categories

Australian Manufacturing Business Award – NEW
Systems Integration Award – Customer Solution
Packaging Machinery Award
Processing Machinery Award

Technical Excellence Award – NEW
Innovation in Automation Award
Innovation in Packaging Award
Next Gen Leader Award

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"Nord Drivesystems sponsored a Category Award at the 2024 event. This sponsorship enabled us to get our brand directly in front of key decision makers in the Processing & Packaging industry"  Max Jarmatz - Director, Nord Drivesystems 

Award Sponsorship Benefits

Brand Exposure
Up to 10 months of brand exposure across multiple channels through APPEX, APPMA and Machinery Matters.

Key Decision Makers
Reach over 14,000 key decision-makers and leaders within the processing and packaging industry.

Brand Positioning
Position your brand as a leader and supporter of industry excellence and innovation.

 

Entertain Clients
Entertain and engage key clients, prospects, or staff in a premium setting with over 650 attendees.

 

Secure Your Place at APPEX 2027

Australia’s leading processing & packaging exhibition returns to Melbourne March 16–19, 2027. Enquire today and be a part of shaping the future of the industry. Limited prime position stands remaining. 

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