Vinyl Packaging Awards 2024 open for nominations

Making Vinyl, the conference dedicated to all things vinyl is seeking submissions for the 2024 Making Vinyl Packaging Awards.

Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Photographers, Illustrators, Printing Companies, and Record Labels are all invited to showcase their creativity and innovation in vinyl record packaging.

Entries for the 2024 Making Vinyl Packaging Awards will be accepted in categories including Best Album Cover Design, Best Gatefold Design, Best Limited Edition Packaging, and more.

“We are excited to once again shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and creativity within the vinyl record industry,” said Bryan Ekus, co-founder of Making Vinyl. “The Making Vinyl Packaging Awards provide a platform for designers and labels to showcase their innovative packaging designs and celebrate the art of vinyl record presentation.”

Submissions will be judged by a panel of experts from the music, design, and packaging industries, with winners announced at the Making Vinyl Conference later this year.

Deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024. Submission guidelines and entry forms are at www.makingvinyl.com.

Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, President of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a Berklee College Of Music professor.