The Grand Prix is the main award of IBPA Beauty Awards 2026, granted to the participant with the highest combined score among the contenders.
Grand Prix
IBPA Grand Prix 2026
The highest award for outstanding performance, granted to participants with the best combined results across 5 or more nominations.
Grand Prix Rule
5+ Nominations — and you're in the Grand Prix
About the Grand Prix
What is the Grand Prix
Who qualifies
Who becomes a Grand Prix contender
5+ nominations = automatic entry
Participants who submit work in five or more nominations automatically become candidates for the Grand Prix.
No additional registration is required.
Why it matters
Why the Grand Prix is considered a special award
The Grand Prix evaluates not a single piece of work, but the overall professional level of a specialist.
Mastery
Strong results across several categories at once.
Consistency
Confirmation of quality across different disciplines.
Versatility
Broad professional expertise.
Recognition
The highest level of award within the program.
Selection
How the winner is determined
Automatic selection
Five or more nominations automatically add a participant to the list of Grand Prix contenders.
Independent evaluation
Each entry is evaluated by an international panel of judges against unified criteria.
Score tallying
Points are summed across all of the participant's nominations.
Determining the winner
The Grand Prix goes to the participant with the highest total result.
Rewards
What the Grand Prix winner receives
The main Grand Prix trophy
A special winner's diploma
International recognition
Publication on IBPA resources
Coverage of the win on the award's social media
Grand Prix holder status at IBPA Beauty Awards 2026
Timeline Highlights
01
Step 1
Application window
Submit your nominations from June 20 to August 15, 2026.
02
Step 2
Panel scoring period
Judges evaluate entries from August 16 to September 5, 2026.
03
Step 3
Grand reveal
Winners are announced at the IBPA Beauty Awards 2026 ceremony on September 26, 2026.
Award participation
Ready to declare your professional level?
Submit your work in the selected nominations and earn the chance to become a contender for the Grand Prix of IBPA Beauty Awards 2026.
Questions
Grand Prix FAQ
No. Entry is activated automatically once you submit applications in 5 or more nominations.