Recognising new innovative packaging automation machinery launched in Australia in the last 3 years. Submissions may include machinery manufactured in Australia or imported, whether it be standalone machinery or machinery incorporated into a production line. 

Why enter? Gain industry recognition as a packaging automation leader and showcase your machine's real-world impact through customer success stories.

Open to Members & Non-Member Exhibitors, Non-Members

Recognising new innovative processing automation machinery and technologies launched in Australia in the last 3 years. Submissions may include machinery manufactured in Australia or imported, whether it be standalone machinery or machinery incorporated into a production line.

Why enter? Stand out in the processing sector and validate your equipment's performance with proven customer results on a national stage.

Open to Members & Non-Member Exhibitors, Non-Members

Formerly the Customer Systems Integration Award.

Honours unique, end-to-end customer-specific solutions combining diverse machinery, software, or components to function as a cohesive and automated unit or process. Submissions may include projects involving collaboration of multiple participants to resolve a specific client challenge.

Why enter? Demonstrate your problem-solving expertise and celebrate a one-of-a-kind solution that delivered real outcomes for your customer.

Open to Members & Non-Member Exhibitors, Non-Members      

Formerly the Digital Innovation Award

Recognises digital and Industry 4.0 innovations; software, cloud solutions or smart components that have been developed and implemented over the past 3 years, that improve processing, packaging lines or supply chains.

Why enter? Position your digital solution at the forefront of industry transformation and gain credibility with local customer validation.

Open to Members & Non-Member Exhibitors, Non-Members

Celebrates ground‑breaking packaging innovations that have been launched in the past 3 years. Delivering tangible benefits in areas such as product accessibility, food waste reduction, sustainability and recyclability, or overall packaging performance.

Why enter? Showcase how your packaging breakthrough solves complex challenges and drives meaningful environmental or social impact.

Open to Members & Non-Member Exhibitors, Non-Members   

For Australian‑founded P&P machinery manufacturers. Recognising the contribution of P&P manufacturing businesses that were founded and developed in Australia with a focus on the business success, people development, industry advocacy, sustainability, and community contribution over the past 3 years. A panel interview is included in the judging process.

Why enter? Celebrate your entire business, not just a product. Gain recognition for your team, your values, and your contribution to Australian manufacturing.

Open to Australian-founded, APPMA Members & Non-Member Australian Originated (Exhibitors & Non-Exhibitors) P&P machinery manufacturers (Paid Entry)

Formerly Emerging Leader Award

Open to APPMA members only. Aimed at recognising individuals under 35 who demonstrate leadership, drive and contribution to the P&P industry within their area of speciality. Companies are encouraged to nominate individuals who they believe meet the criteria. Finalists, accompanied by an employer representative, will participate in a panel interview as part of the judging process.

Why nominate? Reward your rising star, boost retention, and showcase your commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders.

Open to APPMA members (no age limit). Aimed at honouring individuals who have provided sustained technical leadership, innovation, and customer-focused service over an extended period of time, including leadership and development of others.

Why nominate? Celebrate your team's unsung hero, signal your company's technical rigour, and retain deep expertise by giving it the recognition it deserves.