The entry deadline for this year’s The Canmaker Cans of the Year Awards has been extended to Friday 10 July 2026.
This year marks the Awards 30th anniversary, celebrating and promoting the best in metal packaging since 1996.
Entrants can take advantage of the deadline extension to gain global recognition for their finest products, innovations, design and technical excellence to an international canmaking audience.
A wide range of categories embracing all types of cans and closures means there will be an award that recognises the hard work you and your team do.
All shortlisted entries will be displayed during The Canmaker Summit which takes place this year on 14-16 October in Shanghai, China.
The Canmaker Summit has been bringing the canmaking and filling community together since 1988, for thought-provoking presentations, informative discussions and valuable networking sessions.
The winners will be announced at a presentation and gala dinner on 15 October, and featured in both The Canmaker magazine and annual Innovations publication alongside the shortlisted entries.
They will also be promoted online to our engaged social media audience, while the winners will be displayed at Cannex Fillex Asia Pacific 2027 in Guangzhou, China.
Entrants are advised to check the competition rules and send in their entries in good time to: The Canmaker Cans of the Year Awards 2026, SPG Events, Durand House, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9PY, UK.
Since 1996, the Awards has been promoting and rewarding the best innovations and developments in metal packaging. Start preparing your entry now and be part of the 30th anniversary celebration of international canmaking achievement.
The Early Bird discount offer for The Canmaker Summit also ends on 10 July.
