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WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

The jury charged with selecting winners in DuPont?s 24th Awards for Packaging Innovation brings decades of experience in delivering innovative, cost-savings solutions and sustainability ideas to the global packaging industry.

In announcing the jurors, Shanna Moore, global director, sustainability, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, said, ?DuPont is really looking forward to the judging of entries in this year?s awards competition. Having so many industry experts with such a diverse background joining this year?s independent jury will bring considerable insight into determining which are the most outstanding entries.?

Headlining the panel this year as facilitator is Packaging Hall of Famer Brian Wagner, vice president, PTIS, a HAVI Global Solutions Direct Company.

Jane Bickerstaffe, director, Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), United Kingdom

Aparecido Borghi, packaging development manager, P?o de A??car Group (GPA), Brazil

Peter Clarke, CEO/founder, Product Ventures, USA

Mike Heldman, marketing manager, Products and Innovation, International Coated Paper, Paperboard Business, USA

Louis Lindenberg, packaging capability director, Global Design & Sustainability, Unilever, United Kingdom

Ann O’Hara, vice president and general manager, Amcor Flexibles, Australia

Michael Okoroafor, vice president, Global Packaging & Execution, H. J. Heinz Company, USA

Thomas Sch?binger, CEO Mondi Coatings & Consumer Packaging GmbH, Austria

Tan Hanes Zen Sunjaya, general manager Product Development and Quality Control (PDQC), Indonesia

Winners of a DuPont Packaging Award will be honored in May 2012 during a ceremony in Wilmington, Del. They also will be invited to engage with the panel jury to gain insights and advice during an adjacent educational program.

Deadline for entries is Feb. 24, 2012. In evaluating entries, jurors will consider excellence in one or more of these areas: innovation, sustainability and cost/waste reduction. There is no fee for entry, and DuPont materials do not need to be in the packaging structure. Forms, guidelines and past winners can be seen at http://www.packaging.dupont.com.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, barrier, peelable lidding and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on packaging programs that help protect the product, environment; improve shelf appeal, convenience; and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial packaging industries.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit (http://www.dupont.com).

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