NJPEC is now accepting nominations for the NJPEC Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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The Packaging Hall of Fame is open to all who have enjoyed a career in the packaging industry and meet the following criteria for induction:

• Have a minimum of 20 years of service in the field of packaging
• Have made outstanding contributions to the packaging industry over the span of their careers
• Are recognized for their expertise by their peers, including clients and competitors
• Have achieved significant accomplishments in the packaging industry

Nominees can include the Entrepreneurs and Executives who have helped shape the industry in the tri-state area.

Areas of expertise for all nominations include Design, Development, Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Sales. Nominees can be active, retired or deceased and do not need to be NJPEC members.

Please include the nominee’s full name, companies they have worked for, and the reasons why you feel they are a good candidate for the Packaging Hall of Fame. You will be notified if your nomination has been selected by the NJPEC Hall of Fame committee.

Please note that if you previously nominated someone, they should be nominated again to be considered.

To make a nomination, simply send an email to our Hall of Fame Chair Boris Schaefer; bschaefer@tnt-group.com. 

Nominations must be received by March 12th to be considered.