RULES / AWARDS / TIMING
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025
Please be sure to check all dates with your mentor or lecturer and check with what is communicated on the IPSA OYD Moodle site.
March
27 March 2025 - Assignment briefs launched to students
April
Project concept submitted to mentors for approval on or before the deadline date of 24 April 2025
Week ending 01 August 2024
Submit your project to lecturer. Please confirm exact date with your particular lecturer for your project to be evaluated for your academic mark.
September 2025
Student Gold Pack Judging in Johannesburg.
9th October 2025 - AWARDS CEREMONY
This will be a lunchtime event at the Barnyard Theatre, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park on Thursday 9th October
All lecturers will receive notification of the details and invitations as soon as they are available.
MAIN GOLD PACK AWARDS CEREMONY
The overall trophy winner will be invited to attend the main Gold Pack Awards on 6 November 2025 at Vodaworld in Midrand as a guest of the Institute of Packaging (travel and accommodation paid for by the Institute)