2026
Empowering the Next Generation of Designers
2025
Since our inception, 48HR REPACK has been a catalyst for innovation, connecting student talent with industry leaders. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic creativity and professional excellence, providing a platform where student ideas are recognized and rewarded. We believe that packaging is more than a container; it is a statement of brand identity and a testament to the power of student-driven design. By fostering a community of creators, we ensure that the next generation of packaging professionals is equipped with the skills and visibility needed to lead the industry forward.
2024
2023
2022
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2020
Our Mission
We empower the next generation of packaging designers by bridging the gap between student talent and industry leaders.
Our Vision
To redefine the future of packaging through bold, sustainable, and functional design, ensuring every student has the platform to showcase their creativity and connect with professionals from the industry.
Past Sponsors
We are proud to have partnered with industry visionaries who share our commitment to design excellence and student innovation. Their support has been instrumental in making our mission a reality.Â
Challenge Sponsors

General SponsorsÂ
Past Judges
Our competition is defined by the caliber of its adjudicators. We are honored to have hosted a diverse panel of industry titans, award-winning designers, and visionary sustainability experts who set the standard for packaging excellence.
2025
2024






Noa Wigington
Global Packaging Development and Innovation R&D,
The Coca-Cola Company
John Manderfield
Innovation and Design Fellow,
Altium Packaging
Dr. Sanna Nilsen
Design Director,
COLLINS Agency NY
senior packaging leader,
Consultant
Lisa Cain
Kevin Shaw
creative director, Stranger & StrangerÂ
Design Agency
Senior Designer, WestRock
Kevin Simpkins
2023



Alice Koswara
Creative Director,
Turner Duckworth
Anisha Joshi
Group Director Sustainability,
The Coca-Cola Company
Marjorie Redman
VP of Product Development,
Berry Global Inc
2022



Nina Leatherday
Technical Packaging engineer,
consultant
Ian Conklin
Design Director,
Turner Duckworth
Megan Robison
Project Manager for How2Recycle,
GreenBlue
2021

Christine Yaeger
Director of Annual and Long-Range Planning,
Coca-Cola North America

Lisa McTigue Pierce
Executive Editor,
Packaging Digest

John Manderfield
VP Creative Design,
Altium Packaging
2020



Amy Gosslin
Janice Jarworski
Amelie De Malibran
R&D leader product, package technology development, strategic planning and IP,
VP, Managing Director,
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD)
Packaging Engineer and Project Manager, Boehringer IngelheimÂ







