As the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) celebrates its 20-year anniversary, it has launched the 2025 IMDA Awards Competition. The annual competition receives in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) entries from around the world, featuring outstanding use of in-mold technologies in applications ranging from consumer packaging and household goods to automotive, appliance, medical and electronics applications. This year’s winners will be announced at the Plastic Product Decorating Summit, scheduled for September 3-5, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina (www.productdecoratingevent.com).

Early bird entries are accepted until June 25, 2025, with the final deadline for submission set for July 16, 2025. Judges assess each product by overall design and complexity; integration of the in-mold element into the part or package; functionality; and innovation in the use of materials and processes. Manufacturing difficulty and complexity of the part, label, design or mold also are considered.

This competition is open to companies involved in any form of in-mold labeled packaging (IML), in-mold decorated durable products (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME). While the focus of this competition is on the best in-mold design and technical achievement, IMDA continues to recognize and value entries related to sustainability and innovation.

The 2025 IMDA Awards Competition is sponsored by the following leaders in in-mold technologies: Innovia, InkWorks Printing, KURZ, StackTeck, Sussex IM and Wipfli.

“The IMDA Awards Competition is a terrific way for label printers, molders and brand owners – and the automation, equipment and consumables suppliers who serve them – to show off what their teams have accomplished over the past year,” says Dianna Brodine, executive director of the IMDA. “In-mold processes require exceptional skill and teamwork along every part of the process, from design to final production. The IMDA Awards Competition honors that work!”

Complete IMDA Awards competition information and entry form are available at www.imdassociation.com/imda-awards. For more information, contact Dianna Brodine, IMDA Executive Director, at 785.215.8635 or email [email protected].