The scholarships, made possible through the PACK gives BACK™ events at PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las Vegas, are part of PMMI’s commitment to investing in the future workforce.

Herndon, Va.; Nov. 4, 2024 - The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 PACK EXPO scholarships. This year, six exceptional students from North American colleges and universities have each been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their academic pursuits and career development in the packaging and processing industries.

The scholarships, made possible through the PACK gives BACK™ events at PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las Vegas, are part of PMMI's commitment to investing in the future workforce.

"Supporting the next generation of industry leaders is central to our mission," says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. "Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors and partners, we can continue to provide resources that inspire innovation and growth in the packaging and processing sectors. We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributes to this initiative."

Each year, the PMMI Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in fields such as packaging, food processing, engineering, and mechatronics. Since its establishment in 1998, the Foundation has awarded over $3.8 million to strengthen the future workforce, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to fostering industry talent.

To be eligible for the $5,000 scholarship, students must demonstrate academic excellence, major in engineering, packaging, processing, mechatronics, or a related field, and show a strong commitment to advancing the industry.

Congratulations to the 2024 PACK EXPO Scholarship recipients:


• Morgan Bartholomew, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Polymer & Plastics Engineering
• Amy Foo, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Industrial Technology and Packaging
• Matthias Fowler, Hennepin Technical College, Mechatronics
• Madison Roberts, Michigan State University, Packaging Science
• Ethan Sawyer, Tennessee Technological University, Mechanical Engineering
• Blake Strickland, Cape Fear Community College, Industrial Engineering Technology

For more information about the PMMI Foundation and its scholarship programs, visit pmmifoundation.org/scholarships.



About PMMI Foundation
The PMMI Foundation is the charitable foundation of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The foundation is committed to supporting the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry by providing academic scholarships to students pursuing careers in the industry, supporting manufacturing summer camps, in addition to assisting colleges, universities, technical schools, and programs designed to promote career opportunities and help close the skilled workforce gap. Over 3.8 million dollars provided to strengthen the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry.


About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.