• What are the categories of WorldStar?
  WorldStar has 19 main categories and 5 special award categories, visit the categories page on our website for more info.

• Can I apply for more than one category?
  Yes, you can apply for as much categories that matches your packaging.

• If I choose more than one category, do I have to pay additional fee?
  Yes, every category you choose is considered a separate entry. The fee for first entry is 650€ and every additional entry is for 500€ from the same company.

• We don’t know what category we should apply to?
  You can learn more about each category by visiting the categories page on our website, and if your packaging doesn’t fit any of the categories you can apply to the (Other) category.

• Is there a need to send a sample of your packaging to WorldStar for judging?
  No, you do not need to send a physical sample. The judges will evaluate your entry based on up to 5 digital images you upload, in 'jpg', 'jpeg', 'png', or 'gif' format, with a combined size of less than 5 MB. Make sure the images clearly show your packaging from different angles. Judging will be done using these images along with your concept notes.

• Who can Participate?
  Only Packaging that is a winner of a recognised national or regional packaging competition recognized by WPO, either in the present year or the previous year are eligible to apply for WorldStar competition. WorldStar is open to the whole packaging community, whether a manufacturer, converter, supplier, processor, packer filler, brand owner, end user, packaging designer or marketeer. Click here to see the list of endorsed competitions by WPO

• How I will know that my application is completed?
  After completing and submitting your online application and the payment fees an email confirmation from the competition will be sent to your email registered in your application to inform you that your application has been success-fully submitted to WorldStar.

• Can I edit my application after submitting it online?
  You can edit your application anytime, before the deadline. 

• Can we apply jointly with another company?
  Yes, in WorldStar we accept joint applications for the same entry, but please note that only one complementary trophy is awarded for the wining entry. You can always order additional trophies.

• When is the deadline for the online application?
  Deadline for applications for WorldStar 2026 is 15 October 2025.

• Can I apply with a prototype package?
  No, based on the competition's rule, the package has to be produced and placed in the market.

• If I applied to several categories and won 1 of them do I win also with the other categories?
  No, every category you choose is considered a separate entry and will be judged separately.
   

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