Pentawards, the only worldwide competition online dedicated exclusively to packaging design, will be open for entries in less than two weeks!

5 major sectors comprising 44 categories will afford every packaging an opportunity to compete with creations for all comparable market, giving each type of market the same chances to succeed.

A detergent will not be up against a perfume, for instance, nor will a soft drink compete with champagne, etc.

A maximum of 3 bronze, 2 silver, and 1 gold Pentawards will be attributed by the international jury.

The packaging with the highest marks of all creations entered in each of the 5 major groups (Beverages, Food, Body, Other markets et Luxury) will receive the prestigious Platinum Pentaward.

The best of the show, for all categories, will be crowned with the Diamond Pentaward.

The final deadline for entering Pentawards '09 has been extended to Wednesday 24 June 2009, with no late fee.