AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Board Converting News (BCN) have confirmed that entries are now being accepted for the ‘2025 Innovator of the Year Competition, Boxmaker Category’. This annual award honors and promotes forward-thinking companies that are revolutionizing the packaging industry.
This year’s focus is on solutions that directly benefit box plant operations. The Boxmaker Category, open to AICC General Members, showcases advancements in production, administration, in-house training, management, marketing, and customer service that have significantly improved business operations, increased productivity, or solved specific challenges.
Innovations can range from impactful employee wellness and recognition initiatives to advanced production tracking systems to safety-enhancing tools, or something entirely new that has transformed your box plant.
The deadline to submit the entry form and a video showcasing the innovation is Friday, August 22, 2025. The videos of the finalists will be shown during the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, where attendees will vote to determine the winner.
“AICC members have a long tradition of innovation,” said Mike D’Angelo, President, AICC. “They are leaders and early adopters. The Innovator of the Year competition celebrates that spirit by showcasing those who are pushing boundaries in their box plants and solving real-world challenges in creative ways.”
To learn more or enter the competition, visit www.AICCbox.org/InvBoxmaker.
