Events Calendar


Throughout the year, NJPEC hosts a series of events that bring members and the packaging community together to learn, celebrate industry achievements and connect.

We are excited to Co-hosting our 3rd Annual Roundtable event at Rutgers University, in conjunction with Rutgers's Packaging Engineering Program.

This years focus is "Cosmetics & Consumer Goods."

Following a roundtable discussion including Q&A with audience, hosted by NJPEC's Historian & Rutgers's Professor Matt Mulvey, we will connect students with mentors from within the industry. (All mentors & mentees must be in person to be matched).

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/newjerseypackagingexecutiveclubevents/event/rutgerspackagingroundtable2025/

This years panelist consist of 3 amazing leaders in our Packaging Community: 

Sara Clasen - Vice President, Brand Packaging at Estee Lauder

Meaghan Sonntag - Director of Packaging Engineering at Batallure Beauty

Amy Hughes - Senior R&D Packaging Engineer - Sustainability at Haleon

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 from 6-9pm

Location: Rutgers University Busch Campus - CAIT Auditorium.

Address: 100 Brett Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 

Full time Students - Free of Charge - Industry Professionals - $50.00

***Light refreshments will be served.

Questions, please reach out to our Roundtable Chair, Matt Mulvey: mmulvey@precisionengsolutions.com

Our 2025 Package of the Year Awards & Dinner will again be hosted at The Madison Hotel, in Morristown NJ.

Event will be Thursday, December 4th, 2025! ***Registration will OPEN for the event in the next few weeks.

***Submissions are CLOSED, Judging has occurred and Winners will be announced soon.

Pay for additional awards here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2potyaap/

If you still need to pay for submissions link HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/poy2025submissions

Donations now being accepted for Swag Bag / Tricky Tray!

Swag Bag: This is our 45th annual Package of the Year awards ceremony! Every year, we put product donations into "Swag Bags" that we present to each of our guests at the dinner. We count on your support to make each and every event special for our members and guests. After all, your donation is what makes this event one of the most popular events of the year

***300 Pieces required, due by November 3rd, 2025.

Send Swag Bag Donations To:

Just Packaging, Inc - Attn: Jesse Fischbein - Tricky Tray Donation

450 Oak Tree Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Tricky Tray: As you know, this money goes towards the many scholarships our group provides for deserving students in our industry. If you have products to donate, please ship the product to the address provided below. Due date for donations is November 3rd, 2025. We also accept monetary donations on the NJPEC website; a gift will be purchased on your behalf and displayed at the tricky tray. With your support, we can make 2025 the best year ever!

SEND GIFT DONATIONS TO:

Just Packaging, Inc - Attn: Jesse Fischbein - Tricky Tray Donation

450 Oak Tree Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080

POY 2025 Tricky Tray Cash Donation

Cash Donations please send to: P.O Box 146 Manasquan, NJ 08736 - Make Checks out to NJPEC and note company donating in subject.

Stay Tuned for more details regarding this event.