The 2023 BAMA Forum, took place on 11th & 12th October 2023 at Carden Park, Cheshire. Speakers consisted of DCA Design International, MAKE UK, Ethical Trading Initiative, Re-Solv, plus many more including our Key Note Speaker, Brian Moore of NamNews. An interactive session kick starting day 2 of the History of Shaving. A full programme from 2023 can be viewed here.
The 2023 Award Winners were selected by a panel of judges: Richard Barry of Forty 49, Tom Daldry of World Aerosols and Adrian Davies of TATA Steel Packaging
New Aerosol of the Year Award |
Judges Comments: Two strong arguments for the environment: the absence of LPG and the single-material plastic.’ ‘They are hitting the middle-ground between the LPG and Compressed-Air products by delivering the performance.’
Highly Commended: Church & Dwight UK Ltd - Batiste Naturally
Judges Comments: ‘It feels different from the previous version: definitely improved.’ ‘The product is pretty impressive, it leaves no visible residue.’ ‘The scent is quite good too.’
Aerosol Packaging Award |
Judges Comments: ‘Useful and more cost-effective than embossing’ ‘It extends the application of digital printing’ ‘It shows how printing technology can go beyond the aesthetic.’
Runner Up: Jagopro - eCap
Judges Comments: ‘Less energy-intensive than plastic.’ ‘Really innovative.’ ‘Can be re-used as pot for seeds.’ ‘You can have it in any colour you like.’
Sustainability Award |
Judges Comments: ‘Potentially the biggest impact on consumer’s behaviour’ ‘Consumers won’t get confused, it is clearly compostable’ ‘The most sustainable product we have looked at’.
Runner Up: Coster Aerosol - Vortex Technology
Judges Comments: ‘Good use of technology: normally the insert is overseen.’ ‘Not so obvious, not for consumers, but it will impact the recycling process if consistency of material will be required in the UK.’
Process Safety & Training Award |
Winner: Massilly UK Ltd - Customer "Needs & Expectations" Programme
Judges Comments: ‘A very organised, staged, accountable system’ ‘Pretty comprehensive. They clearly take pride in their process.’ ‘It shows commitment to safety’ ‘…not just a tick-box exercise.’
Aerosols in Action - Photography Award |
Special Recognition Award |
From: 11 October 2023, 12:00
To: 12 October 2023, 14:00