One of the key objectives of the AIP is to recognise individuals who are making a significant contribution to the packaging industry and during the biennial 2016 AIP National Conference dinner the Institute honoured some extremely deserving people.

50 Year Awards

The AIP is now in its 53rd year and we are very proud to announce that two members have been part of the Institute for 50 Years. These are Ken Alexander FAIP and Michael Mobbs MAIP.

Life Membership

The second award is designed to recognise someone who has consistently contributed to not only the packaging industry but also to the AIP as a volunteer. This person has been a Member for 49 years and even today continues to help the Institute wherever they can. We are very honoured to announce our newest Life Member: Alan Kenny FAIP.

2016 AIP Fellowship

The grade of Fellow is the highest recognition to AIP Members and is designed to recognise the significant and sustained contribution to the technology, science or application to packaging in the industry. This year we have two Fellowships to award.

Alistair Sayers, Packaging Manager, Frucor Beverages

Alistair has been involved in packaging technology and development for over 20 years commencing with NZ Starch Products in the early 90's. He has subsequently worked for Andrew Group, NCI, Chequer Packaging and NZ Dairy Foods. Alistair is currently employed by Frucor Beverages as Packaging Manager, Research and Development incorporating the environmental and packaging development portfolios. He has also been involved the creation of the NZ Packaging Council Code of Practise for packaging design.

Alistair is chairman of Glass Packaging Forum and board member of the Packaging forum, and he has contributed to the Massey NZ Foods Award as a Packaging Expert. Alistair is at the forefront of packaging innovation within the New Zealand market. His well-rounded experience in commercial packaging development brings in his modest technical expertise. His real passion and reward comes from developing his people and building his packaging team at Frucor. He currently heads up the biggest, most innovative FMCG packaging team in NZ.

Jason Goode, Group Packaging & Processing Improvement Manager, Simplot Australia

Jason has worked in the packaging industry for over 20 years and is a person who always strives to maintain and give his best in our profession of Packaging Technology. He holds a Masters in Engineering Science, as well as Degree in Materials Engineering. Jason has a sound knowledge of the science of packaging and always has the patience and ability to share that knowledge in a way that those around him who may not be in our field, understand and remember it. His application to sound packaging is beyond repute.

His support of the Australian Packaging industry has not been limited to the AIP, as he has been a solid contributor to the Packaging Council of Australia for many years. These efforts to support Australian Packaging Industry have most recently been demonstrated with him leading a team from the AFGC/AIP/Major Packaging Companies/FMCG businesses to produce a standard for packaging specifications. This digitally-based system is based on having uniform information in this computer-driven world. This standard for packaging specification will ensure not only savings for businesses but uniform communication between packaging technologists to drive the value that data can add to the business through having it available, usable, secure and accurate.

Anyone that knows Jason can testify to his passion for sound, efficient, functional packaging and his willingness to get out in front of the industry and lead. It is this passion which has driven him and continues to this day. It is the strongest value to inherit and it is what makes him worthy of being elevated to the membership level of Fellow of the AIP.