Award Categories
11 Categories of Excellence in the Beauty Industry
How to participate
An international award created for professionals shaping the future of the beauty industry.
Transparent judging, structured evaluation, and international recognition designed for professionals, educators, clinics, academies, salons, and beauty businesses.
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Choose your category
Select your nomination
Provide your personal information, upload photos/videos, and describe your achievements
Complete the payment
Submit before August 15, 2026
Done!
Your application will be evaluated by our international panel of judges.
Hair
03 nominations
Brow
02 nominations
Skin Care, Cosmetology & Facial
03 nominations
Permanent Makeup
04 nominations
Education
02 nominations
Brand
03 nominations
Nail
03 nominations
Lash
04 nominations
Makeup Artistry
04 nominations
Body, Wellness & Nutrition
04 nominations
Salon
02 nominations
Why join
Why it is worth joining IBPA Beauty Awards
International recognition of your professional achievements.
Evaluation by an international panel of experts.
Increased client trust and stronger personal brand.
Opportunity to receive the winner or finalist status at IBPA Beauty Awards 2026.
Publication and promotion of the best participants in the professional community.
No need to attend in person — participation takes place online.
Grand Prix rule
5+ nominations — and you are in the Grand Prix
Submit applications in 5 or more nominations and automatically become a Grand Prix nominee of IBPA Beauty Awards. No additional application is required.
Chance to win the Grand Prix trophy
Award results
Award results
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Applications open
Jun 20
2
Registration closes
Aug 15
Award ceremony
Sep 26
International jury
The jury panel is made up of international trainers and leading industry experts.
International experts
Independent evaluation
Professional scoring
Participation fees
NominationsIBPA membersNon-members
1 nomination
$50
$70
3 nominations
$130
$190
5 nominations
Grand Prix eligibility$200
$300
The registration fee is non-refundable after the application has been submitted.
Ready to showcase your professional mastery?
Choose your nomination and become part of IBPA Beauty Awards 2026 — an international award created to recognize the outstanding achievements of professionals, educators, business owners, and brands in the beauty industry.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Professionals, educators, business owners, academies, studios, salons, and brands of the beauty industry are invited to participate.