The National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) is proud to unveil the results of its 2025 Packaging Awards, known as The Bernies, which recognize the most cutting-edge and impactful packaging projects introduced through the distribution channel in the past year.
Best of Show
● General Bottle Supply took home the prestigious Bernard M. Seid “Best of Show” Award for its standout packaging of the OGGI GOLD, OGGI SILVER, and OGGI BLUE Hair Care Product Line
People’s Choice Award
● MJS Packaging’s Old Swagger took the spotlight as the Public Favorite among submissions at the 2025 Annual Convention in Grand Cayman.
Category Award Winners
Automotive, Chemical & General Industrial
● Gold: Paramount Global – MVS Grass Seed ● Silver: Illing Packaging – RX Destroyer
● Bronze: Berlin Packaging – VP Street Legal Motor Oil
Best Use of Custom Packaging
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – Remus Babe Ruth Reserve
● Silver: Berlin Packaging – Devil’s Grin Gin
●Bronze: TricorBraun – Dr. Squatch Men’s Body Wash
Best Use of Stock Components
● Gold: TricorBraun – MD’O II Mercante d’Olio
● Silver: General Bottle Supply – Les Quais & Upside Down Perfume
● Bronze: Veritiv Corporation – St. Augustine Florida Straight Bourbon
Beverage – Non-Spirits
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – Verse
● Silver: Imperial Packaging – Calmezzi
● Bronze: TricorBraun – Peet’s Coffee
Beverage – Spirits
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – Remus Babe Ruth Reserve
● Silver: Berlin Packaging – Devil’s Grin Gin
● Bronze: Berlin Packaging – STILL G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop
Cosmetics
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – Drug Mart 25 Days of Beauty Surprises
● Silver: Seacliff Beauty & Packaging – Painted by James Charles Blush Set
● Bronze (tie): ○ Berlin Packaging – BALR. Class
○ TricorBraun – Aqualis
Green & Sustainable Packaging
● Gold: General Bottle Supply – Cleansed by Diana Madison
● Silver: General Bottle Supply – Exposome Lip Serum
● Bronze: Illing Packaging – Little Green Curly Hair Cream & Lice Repel Styling Gel
Food
● Gold: TricorBraun – MD’O II Mercante d’Olio
● Silver: Veritiv Corporation – Sunview Raisins
● Bronze: General Bottle Supply – Green Chili and Habanero Hot Sauce!
Household Products
● Gold: TricorBraun – Archipelago & Lapland Scent Diffuser
● Silver: TricorBraun – Tyler Candle Linen & Room Spray
● Bronze: Berlin Packaging – Young Living Spray Bottle & Soap Dispenser
Novelty
● Gold: General Bottle Supply – Jungle Boogie
● Silver: Berlin Packaging – Slamzees
● Bronze: TricorBraun – Truff Hot Sauce Star Wars-Themed Closure
Personal Care
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – DOFT Skincare
● Silver: TricorBraun – Dr. Squatch Men’s Body Wash
● Bronze: Veritiv Corporation – Enable Accessible Shampoo & Conditioner
Pet & Veterinary
● Gold: General Bottle Supply – Bubble Treats
● Silver: Veritiv Corporation – Lanana Creek Farms Wound Spray
● Bronze: Veritiv Corporation – Oinkment Spray
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
● Gold: Berlin Packaging – Gold’s Gym Pre-Workout
● Silver: Berlin Packaging – Nutrafol Men
● Bronze: Illing Packaging – Magic Cream & ChafingHero Severe Chafing Balm
You can view all award winners here: https://www.nacdpackagingawards.com/