Awards and recognitions
- Pioneers in award winning innovation
- Trailblazing leadership in the industry
- Champions of sustainable solutions
Awards and recognitions
- Pioneers in award winning innovation
- Trailblazing leadership in the industry
- Champions of sustainable solutions
Celebrating our achievements in
innovation and leadership
At Cullen Packaging, we are proud to be Europe’s only combined manufacturer of moulded fibre and corrugated packaging. Our mission is to create sustainable paper-based products and packaging that meet the global demand for eco-friendly solutions. With customers in 35 countries, our commitment to innovation and excellence has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards.
Celebrating our achievements in innovation and leadership
At Cullen Packaging, we are proud to be Europe’s only combined manufacturer of moulded fibre and corrugated packaging. Our mission is to create sustainable paper-based products and packaging that meet the global demand for eco-friendly solutions. With customers in 35 countries, our commitment to innovation and excellence has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards.








Winning at sustainable packaging








Winning at sustainable packaging
Global Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
David MacDonald, CEO of Cullen, is delighted to have been awarded the Great British Entrepreneur Global Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award. His leadership in sustainable packaging is setting global standards for environmental innovation.

Global Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
David MacDonald, CEO of Cullen, is delighted to have been awarded the Great British Entrepreneur Global Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award. His leadership in sustainable packaging is setting global standards for environmental innovation.
Earthshot Prize Nomination in Waste-Free World Category
Cullen’s revolutionary Fibre Bottle was shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Earthshot Prize in the Waste-Free World category. This recognition highlights Cullen’s commitment to developing industry disrupting innovations that help eliminate plastic waste and their advancements in sustainable packaging solutions globally.

Earthshot Prize Nomination in Waste-Free World Category
Cullen’s revolutionary Fibre Bottle was shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Earthshot Prize in the Waste-Free World category. This recognition highlights Cullen’s commitment to developing industry disrupting innovations that help eliminate plastic waste and their advancements in sustainable packaging solutions globally.
LDC Top 50 Ambitious Leaders 2023
David MacDonald, CEO and Owner of Cullen, was named in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023, in partnership with The Times . Recognised for pioneering innovation in sustainable packaging, he is leading an eco-revolution by replacing plastic with moulded fibre alternatives, transforming the industry and driving future growth.

LDC Top 50 Ambitious Leaders 2023
David MacDonald, CEO and Owner of Cullen, was named in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023, in partnership with The Times . Recognised for pioneering innovation in sustainable packaging, he is leading an eco-revolution by replacing plastic with moulded fibre alternatives, transforming the industry and driving future growth.
International Trade Glasgow
Business Awards 2023
We are honoured to have won the International Trade award at the Glasgow Business Awards 2023. This recognition highlights our significant contribution to international trade and our dedication to expanding sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.

International Trade Glasgow
Business Awards 2023
We are honoured to have won the International Trade award at the Glasgow Business Awards 2023. This recognition highlights our significant contribution to international trade and our dedication to expanding sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.
Entrepreneur of the Year
2023 - David MacDonald
Our CEO and owner, David MacDonald, was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 at the Glasgow Business Awards. This accolade reflects his visionary leadership and relentless drive for innovation, pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging globally.

Entrepreneur of the Year
2023 - David MacDonald
Our CEO and owner, David MacDonald, was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 at the Glasgow Business Awards. This accolade reflects his visionary leadership and relentless drive for innovation, pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging globally.
Innovation in Business: The Fibre Bottle
Our groundbreaking Fibre Bottle earned the Innovation in Business award at the Glasgow Business Awards 2022. This product, a replacement for plastic bottles and pouches for dry goods, showcases our commitment to developing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, addressing growing environmental concerns.

Innovation in Business: The Fibre Bottle
Our groundbreaking Fibre Bottle earned the Innovation in Business award at the Glasgow Business Awards 2022. This product, a replacement for plastic bottles and pouches for dry goods, showcases our commitment to developing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, addressing growing environmental concerns.
Sustainable Packaging Awards:
Silver Award for Fibre Bottle
The Fibre Bottle also won the Silver award in the Household Goods and Personal Care categories at the 2022 Sustainable Packaging Awards. This recognition underscores its excellence in design and sustainability, marking a significant achievement in our journey towards a greener future.


Sustainable Packaging Awards:
Silver Award for Fibre Bottle
The Fibre Bottle also won the Silver award in the Household Goods and Personal Care categories at the 2022 Sustainable Packaging Awards. This recognition underscores its excellence in design and sustainability, marking a significant achievement in our journey towards a greener future.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader - David MacDonald
David MacDonald has been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader award. This accolade recognises his exceptional leadership and transformative impact on the industry. MacDonald’s vision and commitment to sustainable innovation have set a new standard for excellence, driving significant changes within his sector

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader - David MacDonald
David MacDonald has been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader award. This accolade recognises his exceptional leadership and transformative impact on the industry. MacDonald’s vision and commitment to sustainable innovation have set a new standard for excellence, driving significant changes within his sector
Wired Trailblazer 2022 - David MacDonald
In recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the industry, David MacDonald has been awarded the Wired Trailblazer 2022 award. This award highlights his role as a pioneer in driving sustainable innovation and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible within his field.

Wired Trailblazer 2022 - David MacDonald
In recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the industry, David MacDonald has been awarded the Wired Trailblazer 2022 award. This award highlights his role as a pioneer in driving sustainable innovation and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible within his field.
Best Performing Large Business
Cullen was recognised in the Best Performing Large Business category at the 2022 Glasgow Business Awards. This award acknowledges our exponential growth over the last five years, as well as our innovation and ability to continually evolve across sustainable packaging.

Best Performing Large Business
Cullen was recognised in the Best Performing Large Business category at the 2022 Glasgow Business Awards. This award acknowledges our exponential growth over the last five years, as well as our innovation and ability to continually evolve across sustainable packaging.
Most Outstanding Business –
Cullen Packaging
The most prestigious award, selected by the Chamber of Commerce judging panel, named Cullen Packaging the Most Outstanding Business at the Glasgow Business Awards in 2022. This recognition reinforces our dedication to excellence and innovation in the packaging industry.

Most Outstanding Business –
Cullen Packaging
The most prestigious award, selected by the Chamber of Commerce judging panel, named Cullen Packaging the Most Outstanding Business at the Glasgow Business Awards in 2022. This recognition reinforces our dedication to excellence and innovation in the packaging industry.
Pioneering the Future of
Sustainable Packaging
At Cullen Packaging, we are constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging. Our goal is to meet the growing demand as the world moves away from single-use plastic packaging. The Fibre Bottle and our other eco-friendly products are paving the way for a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and cutting-edge innovation can go hand in hand.
Pioneering the Future of
Sustainable Packaging
At Cullen Packaging, we are constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging. Our goal is to meet the growing demand as the world moves away from single-use plastic packaging. The Fibre Bottle and our other eco-friendly products are paving the way for a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and cutting-edge innovation can go hand in hand.