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The 2025 BAMA Forum, took place on 15th & 16th October 2025 at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. Speakers consisted of event sponsor Sonoco, Whitehouse Communications, Mobius, MAKE UK, Polytag, Keynote Speaker DervalResearch, Hertfordshire County Council and Canmaking News. A full programme from 2025 can be downloaded here.
The 2025 Award Winners were selected by a panel of judges: Janis Osborn of Canmaking News, Lorna Williams of BASA and Christelle Anya of Easyfairs.
- The winners were -
New Aerosol of the Year Award |
Winner of the Aerosol of the Year category was JagoPro’s NEBUMIST, a medical device delivering an isotonic sodium chloride solution as a continuous ultra-fine mist to the upper airways. The entry was noted by the judges as being usable in a ‘number of scenarios’ from travel and school settings, to first aid kits.
Runner up: Batiste Sensitive Scalp - Lightly Scented & Fragrance Free, Church and Dwight
In second place was Church and Dwight’s Batiste Sensitive Scalp with judges acknowledging the submission as a ‘welcome addition to the Batiste range’ and demonstrating ‘high-quality consumer research.’
Aerosol Packaging Award |
Winner: FlipStraw, LINDAL
Coming first place in the Aerosol Packaging category was LINDAL’s FlipStraw – a dual spray actuator with foldable straw which was noted for its lightweight design which reduced waste.’
Highly Commended: PURO, Aerosol Service
Aerosol Service received a Highly Commended for its PURO Shave Foam and Gel Actuator which judges felt ‘shows real promise’ and offered a ‘unique packaging concept’ by eliminating post foaming.
Highly Commended: Felce Azzurra Aerosol Can Redesign Featuring Ball’s Eyeris® Printing Technology, Ball Corporation
The judging panel noted Ball’s Eyeris® printing technology as producing ‘Very high-quality print and outstanding detail’ as being ‘worthy of recognition’.
Highly Commended: Next-Generation Digitally Printed Tinplate Aerosol Can, Colep Packaging
Colep’s Next-Generation Digitally Printed Tinplate Aerosol Can was considered ‘an impressive entry’ from the panel who also recognised ‘a versatile, durable and sustainable solution’.
Sustainability Award |
Winner: Our Decarbonisation Journey, Trivium Packaging
Joint winner in Sustainability was Trivium Packaging for its entry: ‘Our Decarbonisation Journey’. The panel observed ‘impressive results’ and recognised the ‘efforts behind comprehensive reduction of environmental impact reduction across the site, even in the canteen.”
Winner: 100% PCR Digitally Printed Aluminium Aerosol for Maeva’s olive oil, Colep Packaging
Fellow winner of the sustainability category was Colep Packaging and its 100% PCR (Post Consumer Recyclate) digitally printed Aluminium Aerosol. It was applauded for being ‘Sustainable, aesthetic, waste reducing and efficient’ by the judges.
Runner Up: Zero Waste to Landfill policy, Coster Aerosols
The runner up prize went to Coster Aerosol’s ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ a pillar of the company’s operational policy ensuring environmentally conscious and responsible operations. Judges noted the entry as being ‘an important aspect of the wider circular economy.’
Highly Commended: ‘Yes we can’ Community Engagement Initiative, Massilly
‘Yes we can’ initiative from Massilly was given Highly Commended from the judges who remarked on its ‘commendable approach to improve sustainability through positive social engagement in the local community’ and “A striking entry that could serve as ‘inspiration’ for a new awards category in 2026!”
Process Safety & Training Award |
Massilly picked up another award in Process, Safety and Training for its initiative for trainee engineers with its entry: ‘Adapting to a complex order book’. The judging panel commented on a ‘well-presented and detailed entry.’
Runner Up: Creating a personal and product safety culture, Trivium Packaging
Trivium Packaging were thrilled to collect the award for their entry: ‘Creating a personal and product safety culture’ which the panel believed was a ‘highly effective bottom-up approach to product and personal safety’.
Aerosols in Action - Photography Award |
Winner – Light up my Hair, Church and Dwight
Ahead of the voting, judges commended the aesthetic of the monochrome image as providing ‘an air of nostalgia for 1960s fashion design’.
Special Recognition Award |
BAMA’s Technical Manager, Peter Watmough was awarded the Special Recognition Award for his contribution to the aerosol industry. Presenting him with his trophy at the awards presentations, Patrick Heskins remarked on the influence Peter’s knowledge and skills have had on the industry. Patrick said: “As Peter now officially embarks on his retirement, the awards were a fitting occasion to recognise the exceptional contribution he has made to the aerosol industry throughout his nearly 50-year career.”
Location
East Midlands Conferencing Centre & Orchard Hotel, Nottingham
Dates
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From: 15 October 2025, 12:00
To: 16 October 2025, 14:00
