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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.

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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. 

Challenge Sponsors

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General Sponsors 

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

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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 & Stranger 
Design Agency

Senior Designer, WestRock

Kevin Simpkins

2023

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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

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Nina Leatherday

Technical Packaging engineer,
consultant

Ian Conklin

Design Director,
Turner Duckworth

Megan Robison

Project Manager for How2Recycle,
GreenBlue

2021

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Christine Yaeger

Director of Annual and Long-Range Planning,

Coca-Cola North America

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Lisa McTigue Pierce

Executive Editor,

Packaging Digest

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John Manderfield

VP Creative Design,
Altium Packaging

2020

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Amy Gosslin
Janice Jarworski
Amelie De Malibran

R&D leader product, package technology development, strategic planning and IP,

Mondelēz International

VP, Managing Director,

Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD)

Packaging Engineer and Project Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim 

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