Packaging Hall of Fame Nominations are being sought by PMMI.

PMMI Inc. May 25, 2011

Press Release Summary:

Nominations are open for Packaging Hall of Fame(TM) Class of 2011. Annual honor, to be presented at reception during PACK EXPO Las Vegas, NV on September 26, recognizes efforts of packaging's innovators. Due no later than June 1, submissions should clearly describe how candidate has personally advanced the science, technology, and practice of packaging; expanded packaging knowledge/understanding; and exhibited traits as remarkable volunteer leader in packaging community.

Original Press Release:

PMMI Issues Call for Packaging Hall of Fame(TM) Class of 2011 Nominations

Reston, Va. - PMMI announces that nominations are open for the Packaging Hall of Fame(TM) Class of 2011. The annual honor will be presented at a reception during PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Monday, September 26,2011 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

"The Packaging Hall of Fame honors packaging's greatest innovators, and induction is a true mark of distinction for the industry's greatest leaders," said Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "Being inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime of work."

Inductees Advance the Field with Leadership, Education and Science
Nominations are due to Ferrante no later than June 1, 2011. They can be submitted directly by e-mail or with an online nomination form. Submissions should clearly describe how the candidate has:

Personally advanced the science, technology and practice of packaging (Please cite scientific inquiries, technologies advanced, patents received, etc.)

Expanded packaging knowledge and the understanding of packaging (Please cite significant roles played in packaging education, research, market analyses, published works, etc.)

Been a remarkable volunteer leader in the packaging community (Please cite leadership roles played in packaging associations/organizations and the groups' accomplishments during the nominee's tenure.)

Inductees will be selected by a commission of their peers in the packaging industry. To be announced at a later date.

Submission Guidelines

Submit nominations of up to 1,500 words to Maria Ferrante

Please include a recent headshot (color) of the nominee as a .jpg, .eps or .tif file.

Submissions may be sent by e-mail or provided by PMMI's online nomination page.

Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2011.

Any industry professional may nominate a candidate, and candidates may be nominated posthumously.

The Packaging Hall of Fame recognizes career packaging professionals for their significant contributions to the industry and packaging education. The honor, which PMMI coordinates, has been awarded annually since 1971.

About PMMI
PMMI is a trade association of 560-plus member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.

PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and EXPO PACK MÃ©xico, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: EXPO PACK MÃ©xico at Mexico City's Centro Banamex, June 21-24, 2011, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 26-28, 2011.

Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com.