DIELINE Awards 2026 are expanding recognition with the introduction of Merit Winners, offering even more opportunities for outstanding packaging design to be seen and celebrated on the world’s leading packaging design platform.

Since their inception, DIELINE Awards have honored excellence in consumer package design — recognizing creativity, innovation, sustainability, and impact. Each year, winning work is featured on DIELINE, shared across our global channels, and exhibited before thousands of industry professionals at LUXE PACK New York.

Now, for 2026, DIELINE Awards are taking recognition even further. In addition to existing winners — Best of Category, First, Second, and Third Place — the jury will select Merit Winners in every category: projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship.

Merit Winners will be featured on DIELINE alongside top winners, gaining global exposure and industry-wide visibility. It’s another way for designers, agencies, and brands to earn recognition for their work, and to be part of the future of packaging design.

🏆 Hurry: Fall Entry Deadline Ends October 31

The Fall Entry Deadline for DIELINE Awards 2026 is approaching fast. This is the final opportunity to secure early Fall entry pricing before fees increase on November 1.

You don’t need every detail finalized — you can submit your entry now and complete it before the competition closes.

Whether you’re launching a challenger brand, redefining an icon, or developing the next sustainable innovation, DIELINE Awards give your work the global platform and visibility it deserves.