CPI LAUNCHES PAPER INDUSTRY GOLD AWARDS FOR 2025

Now in their 4th year, the Paper Industry Gold Awards are back once again to celebrate and recognise excellence and achievement in the UK’s Paper-based Industries. This year sees the return of seven main awards categories. The Sustainable Innovation and Net Zero awards have been combined and we are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new award for 2025 for Young Talent, a reward that will be presented to an individual who demonstrates innovation, commitment, and leadership. The Young Talent Award seeks to inspire the next generation and highlight the Paper Industry’s dedication to fostering future leaders by positioning the industry as an attractive and dynamic career choice for ambitious young people.

The Awards were first launched in 2022 and are becoming a well-established event in the UK’s Paper-based Industries calendar.

The 2025 Awards have officially been launched today, marking an exciting new chapter in recognising outstanding achievements. This year, they feature seven distinct categories, highlighting various talents and contributions. Notably, there is a brand-new award dedicated to Young Talent, designed to celebrate the exceptional skills and creativity of emerging individuals in their respective fields.

The awards categories are:

1. Recycling Award,
2. Community Engagement Award,
3. Health and Safety Award,
4. Sustainable Innovation & Net Zero Award,
5. Skills Award,
6. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award, and
7. Young Talent Award

The Paper Gold Medal will also be awarded at the ceremony - this award will recognise an outstanding, lifelong contribution to this industry.

At the ceremony, CPI will also present certificates to the first cohort of apprentices to complete their three years in the relaunched CPI Papermaking Apprenticeship Scheme.

You can find the criteria and entry forms for these awards, and the nomination form for the Paper Gold Medal at www.paper.org.uk/awards.

The awards are free to enter and provide a great opportunity to promote the UK’s Paper-based Industries and give companies and individual staff members the recognition they deserve.

Andrew Large, the Director General of CPI, said: “The Paper Industry Gold Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and companies within the UK's Paper-based Industries. We encourage nominations from across the sector to help us celebrate the innovation, dedication, and talent that drive our industry forward.

We look forward to receiving the entries and showcasing the incredible talent and dedication that define the future of the Paper Industry.”

The deadline to enter is Friday 28th March 2025.

For further information contact Elisse Hare (mailto:ehare@paper.org.uk).