The HBA International Package Design Awards (IPDA) has announced that it is now accepting entries for this year’s awards. The awards are designed to showcase innovative packaging from designers, suppliers, and marketing companies.

The winners in each Category will be announced during HBA Global Expo, June 28-30, 2011, in the IPDA Showcase exhibit at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. The HBA IPDA is sponsored by Beauty Packaging and Happi magazine.

The deadline for entries is Monday, April 4th, 2011. The Early Bird fee is $200 per entry, and this ends Monday, March 14th. The general fee is $275 per entry. Discounts are available for multiple entries, and those interested are asked to contact [email protected] for more details.

Products can be submitted for cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, skin care, green, and in two new categories: Sampling/Travel Size Packaging and Tools & At-home Devices Packaging. A company may submit more than one entry in the same category or any of the other categories that may apply.

For more information, and to submit an entry, click here.