Submissions Open for Steve Fairfield Memorial Award
Submissions are now open for the second annual Steve Fairfield Memorial Award for Flexible Packaging Innovation, which honors a top innovator in flexible packaging.
The award recipient will be featured at the 2026 Global Pouch Forum and in a feature article in the August 2026 issue of Packaging Strategies, as well as possibly in associated sister publications, including Beverage Industry, Dairy Foods, The National Provisioner, or Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.
Flexible packaging is a leader in innovation across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, offering significant cost savings in warehousing and distribution, as well as strong branding opportunities through advancements in design.
The award annually honors a top innovator in flexible packaging.
- Award presentation: 2026 Global Pouch Forum, May 27-29, 2026, Clearwater Beach, Fla.
- Feature article: August 2026 issue of Packaging Strategies
- Possible feature in associated sister publications
Author's summary: Submissions are open for the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award.