Pentawards, the online competition devoted exclusively to creative excellence in brand packaging design is open for entries from May 1 to June 12. Packaging designers, brand owners and packaging suppliers from throughout the world are invited to enter their best creations in 44 categories divided into five major sectors: Food, Beverages, Body, Other Markets, and Luxury. An international jury of 12 professionals from packaging design and its chairman will bestow the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Pentawards. The best of the show will be crowned with the prestigious and unique Diamond Pentaward. The entry fee is €175 per creation per category. The official ceremony for Pentawards 2009 will be held October 2 in Brussels at the Brussels Design Forum. The site is accessible in eight languages at www.pentawards.org.