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Have you entered the 2024 Vertex Awards?

Closes December 15, 2023

The Vertex Awards are back. Submissions are officially open for the competition to gain global recognition for outstanding Retailer-owned Brand (private brand / private label) package design. Retailers, manufacturers, and agencies can now enter their designs with the lowest price of this year’s competition the Early Bird Rate.

The competition is a testament to the commitment to innovation and creativity in the private brand package design industry. Winning a Vertex award brings recognition and prestige to the recipients, highlighting their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. It catalyzes the industry to continuously evolve and improve, encouraging retailers, brands, and agencies to deliver extraordinary results.

This year’s deadlines:

  • Early Bird: $249 USD – Closes December 15, 2023
  • Standard: $299 USD – Closes January 12, 2024
  • Late: $349 USD – Closes January 31, 2024

The Vertex Awards culminate in ceremonies held in the United States and Europe to honor the winners. The US ceremony will occur at the Velocity Conference and Expo on May 15, 2024, at the Sheraton in Charlotte. The European ceremony will be held on May 27, 2024, at the Amsterdam Doubletree Central Station in the Netherlands. These ceremonies provide a platform for winners to showcase their exceptional designs and celebrate their achievements with industry peers.

Enter Vertex Awards today, and lock in your entries at the Early Bird Rate.

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About the Author: Christopher Durham

Christopher Durham is the president of the Velocity Institute. Prior to this he founded the groundbreaking site My Private Brand. He is the co-founder of The Vertex Awards. He began his retail career building brands at Food Lion and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Durham has worked with retailers around the world, including Albertsons, Family Dollar, Petco, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Metro Canada. Durham has published seven definitive books on private brands, including Fifty2: The My Private Brand Project and Vanguard: Vintage Originals.

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