A panel of judges from across the country evaluated and analyzed packages from 15 categories at the Institute of Packaging Professional's (IoPP) AmeriStar Package Awards Competition held April 23 in Naperville, Ill.Judging was based on package innovation, sustainability, protection, economics, performance and marketing, according to IoPP. Top competition awards included Best of Show, Sustainability and Design Excellence for high-quality structural and graphic design, On Wednesday, June 19 at the EastPack tradeshow in Philadelphia, those who received awards will be honored for their winning packages. Register for the ceremony.