The winners of the 2024 Glass Focus Awards were revealed as industry leaders gathered for a special event in Manchester.
The Winners
- Design of the year – container
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Ardagh Glass Packaging – Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- Design of the year – flat
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Saint-Gobain Glass UK – 30 Duke Street
- Innovative solution
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Fire Camera – I.S. Protect Plus System
- Health and safety action
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Guardian Glass UK – Noise Reduction
- Sustainable practice
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Saint-Gobain Glass UK – Glass Forever 1 million
- Rising star (supported by The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers)
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Charlotte Lax – Beatson Clark and Mark McColl – Ardagh Glass Packaging
- Strengthening business through people
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Encirc – The Walkway Project
- Marketing impact
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Beatson Clark – Spray Decoration Service Launch
Awards also presented on the night:
- Lifetime achievement award - Steve Clayton
- Glass Champions 2025 - Belu, Gü Puddings, UpCircle Beauty, UNROOTED Drinks, and York Gin.
- Glass Ambassador - Sarah Champion MP
- Company of the year - Beatson Clark
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