Though the WPO (World Packaging Organisation) turned to virtual judging for WorldStar 21 with two rounds of judging taking place, WPO members, representing 34 countries from all around the world, spent hours going through 345 submissions before meeting via the Zoom platform for final deliberations to choose the 194 winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021.

The countries most awarded are Japan, with 26 awards, followed by China, taking 22, USA taking 14, Czech Republic got 13 and and Turkey with 12. The winners for the special categories — President’s Award, Sustainability Award, Marketing Award and Packaging that Saves Food Award — will be announced during WorldStar Ceremony that will take place in May 2021.