During the first evening of Labelexpo Americas 2024 , the winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2024 were announced.
The R. Stanton Avery Special Recognition Award sponsored by Avery Dennison, went to Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Gallus Ferd. This award recognizes outstanding individuals who reflect the key values and vision of label industry founder Stan Avery.
Paul Teachout, Technical Marketing and Content Specialist at Harper Corporation of America, won the Global Achievement Award. This award celebrates individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to the label industry both on the national and international stages.
Alex Abbott, Chief Revenue Officer, SmartSolve was awarded the Rising Star Award sponsored by Avery Dennison. This award recognizes the achievements of emerging talent in the label and packaging industry representing the next generation of industry leaders. Abbott pioneered the idea of having SmartSolve’s labels undergo APR Design for Recyclability Recognition.
The Converter of the Year Award was won by NextGen Label Group, the judges acknowledging the consistent record of the NexGen Label Group in developing its staff, supporting strong engagement with local communities, outstanding sustainability initiatives and customer-focused programs delivering innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions.
