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Crescents and Stars of Packaging 2026 Applications Are Now Open

Applications for the Crescents and Stars of Packaging Awards, organised by the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD), are now open for the 2026 edition. Recognised as one of the most prestigious organisations in the Turkish packaging industry, the competition will accept applications until Friday, 22 May 2026, at 5:00 PM (17:00).

Open to both domestic and international participants, the competition rewards original packaging designs, innovative packaging applications, and sustainable solutions that create value for the global packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers and suppliers, packaging designers, and brand owners who place products on the market are eligible to apply.


Competition Categories

Food
Beverages
Electronics and Electrical Appliances
Health and Beauty Products
Home, Automotive, Office Equipment and Consumer Goods
Other Non-Food Packaging
Medical and Pharmaceutical Products
Industrial and Transport Packaging
Packaging Materials and Components
Point-of-Sale Display, Presentation and Storage Products
Flexible Packaging
Graphic Design
Luxury Packaging

Packaging entries awarded in the Crescents and Stars of Packaging Awards are certified with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Competency Awards.

Among the entries that receive the Gold Award, up to three Gold Packaging Awards are additionally granted in cooperation with the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE).

Accredited by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Asian Packaging Federation (APF), the competition also enables all award-winning participants to qualify for the WorldStar and AsiaStar competitions.


Jury Evaluation Meeting

The Jury Evaluation Meeting will be held on
08–09 July 2026 at the ASD Packaging Building.


Announcement of Results

The results of the Crescents and Stars of Packaging 2026 Awards will be announced in writing via a press release on
Thursday, 16 July 2026, and will be published on
www.ambalajayyildizlari.com


The date and venue of the Crescents and Stars of Packaging 2026 Award Ceremony will be announced to the public at a later date. Institutions and organisations interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact
sekreterya@ambalajayyildizlari.com


Detailed information regarding the competition is available in the Crescents and Stars of Packaging 2026 Application Guide, the competition regulations, and at
www.ambalajayyildizlari.com


Sincerely,

Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD)
www.ambalaj.org.tr
www.ambalajayyildizlari.com