Entries are now open for the 2026 Professional Beauty Awards and this year, the event has a host of new categories.
The Professional Beauty Awards is a prestigious awards scheme for the beauty, spa, nails, and aesthetics markets, recognising those who make a real difference to the industry and encouraging their development.
For 2026, the awards will run as a standalone event, separate from the World Spa & Wellness Awards, meaning the whole night will be dedicated to UK professionals.
The awards bring together the beauty industry to celebrate successes, with categories for spa, salon and clinic businesses and individuals, ranging from Large Spa of the Year to Employer of the Year.
In 2026, the awards will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in central London.
Professional Beauty Awards 2026 categories
- Large Spa of the Year
- Boutique Spa of the Year
- Large Salon of the Year
- Boutique Salon of the Year
- Nail Salon of the Year
- Skin Clinic of the Year
- Spa Team of the Year
- Salon Team of the Year
- Mobile/Home-based Beauty Business of the Year
- Therapist of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Electrologist of the Year - sponsored by Elite Probes
- Marketing/Social Media Award
- Retail Excellence Award
All categories can be entered directly and are open to spas, salons, clinics and industry professionals from across the UK.
Entering is quick and free to do. Simply choose your category then enter online here. Entries close at 5pm on September 10, 2025.
Previous winners of the Professional Beauty Awards have reported a significant rise in footfall and bookings, as well as press coverage and job applications from fantastic therapists.
Don’t miss your chance to set yourself apart from the competition and be recognised as the best in the UK.
Winners will receive a trophy, as well as industry recognition and PR support – professional press releases, videos, logos and images to help them make the most of their win.
