The Valpak Awards 2008 have been designed to recognise excellence in all areas of waste management. Once again, they will celebrate the organisations which have implemented the best or most innovative packaging recycling and waste minimisation programme. In recognition of the fact that the WEEE Regulations have now been in place for a year, we have added awards to reward achievements in this area.

The awards will also acknowledge those organisations that have pushed the education and awareness of recycling. In recognition of the need to encourage innovation and passion for waste management in the next generation, we have also introduced an award for Environmental Innovation in Under 21s. Continuing this theme, Valpak are sponsoring two awards through the Royal College of Art; "Spread the word" changing consumer behaviour in the field of sustainability and "Shrinking footprints" addressing the impact of insatiable demand through eco-design. These will be presented alongside our industry awards.

The black tie event, hosted on 11 September at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, presents an ideal opportunity to network with key Valpak staff, fellow members and representatives of other influential organisations within the industry.

A champagne reception and three course dinner will be followed by our guest speaker, and the presentation of the awards. In addition to the prestige and publicity that accompanies a Valpak award; the winners will be presented with a recycled glass trophy, continuing our Awards theme of sustainability.

To book a table or enter a category, please follow the links below. For sponsorship opportunities please contact: fiona.russell@valpak.co.uk