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Aesthetics Excellence — International Recognition
GlobalAestheticsAwards
Recognising the finest clinics, practitioners, and brands across medical aesthetics, cosmetic surgery, beauty, skincare, and the full personal care industry.
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About the Awards
Celebrating aesthetics, beauty & personal care
at its finest
The Global Aesthetics Awards celebrates excellence across the full personal care and aesthetics spectrum — from leading medical aesthetics clinics and cosmetic surgery practices to luxury spas, skincare brands, and beauty salons.
With rising global demand for high-quality aesthetic treatments, the credibility of a Global Aesthetics Award has never mattered more. Our independent judges — senior figures from medicine, dermatology, and the beauty industry — assess every nomination rigorously.
"In a crowded market, the Global Aesthetics Award is the mark that genuinely differentiates the excellent from the ordinary."
35+
Countries
500+
Winners
10
Core Categories
5
Years Running
Who Can Enter
Any business or practitioner operating within medical aesthetics, cosmetic surgery, beauty, skincare, spa, or personal care — at any scale.
Solo practitioners, boutique clinics, and large group practices are all equally eligible. What matters is the quality of outcomes.
Award Categories
The sub-industries
we recognise
The Global Aesthetics Awards spans ten categories covering the full range of aesthetic and personal care excellence.
01
Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Recognising clinics that set the standard in non-surgical medical aesthetic treatments and patient safety.
02
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Honouring surgical practices that demonstrate exceptional clinical skill, patient care, and aesthetic outcomes.
03
Best Skincare & Dermatology Clinic
Celebrating excellence in clinical dermatology and advanced skincare treatments.
04
Best Beauty Salon
Honouring independent and chain salons providing outstanding beauty treatments and client service.
05
Best Spa & Wellness Retreat
Recognising destination and day spas that offer the pinnacle of relaxation and holistic wellbeing.
06
Best Aesthetics Brand / Product
Awarding the brands and individual products that are driving innovation in the aesthetics industry.
07
Best Hair & Scalp Specialist
Honouring specialists in trichology, hair restoration, and advanced scalp treatments.
08
Best Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year
The individual award for a practitioner who demonstrates exceptional skill, ethics, and patient results.
09
Best New Clinic
Recognising the most promising aesthetics business to have launched within the last two years.
10
Clinic of the Year
The premier award for an aesthetics clinic that demonstrates excellence across all operational and clinical areas.
How It Works
A rigorous,
transparent
process
Every nomination submitted to the Global Aesthetics Awards is assessed through the same independent, structured process — ensuring fairness, credibility, and genuine prestige for every winner.
01
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about the business, project, or professional you wish to put forward. Nominations are accepted year-round.
02
Initial Eligibility Review
Our editorial team reviews all submissions to confirm eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the relevant category criteria.
03
Independent Evaluation
Shortlisted nominees are assessed by our independent judging panel — senior professionals drawn from across the Aesthetics, Beauty & Personal Care industry internationally.
04
Winner Announcement
Winners are notified, formally announced, and presented with their Global Aesthetics Awards digital credentials and certification.
05
Profile Publication
Each winner receives a dedicated profile page published on the Global Aesthetics Awards website, with backlinks and social promotion across the Global Awards network.
Past Winners
Recognised for
excellence
Aesthetics / Beauty
Rare Beauty
Rare Beauty was founded on the belief that everyone is rare—breaking away from the unrealistic standards of perfection in the beauty industry to celebrate individual uniqueness and self-acceptance. More than just makeup, Rare Beauty creates lightweight, easy-to-use formulas that enhance, rather than hide, natural beauty. With a commitment to inclusivity, the brand offers extensive shade ranges, user-friendly designs,
Aesthetics / Beauty
Huda Beauty
Huda Beauty has grown from a specialized line of high-quality false lashes into a global beauty powerhouse. Headquartered in Dubai, the brand has redefined industry standards by blending premium quality with a deeply community-focused approach, offering a diverse portfolio that includes iconic eyeshadow palettes, complexion products, and innovative cosmetics.
Aesthetics / Beauty
U Beauty
U Beauty is a luxury skincare brand committed to radical simplicity, efficacy, and science-backed results. By utilizing proprietary SIREN Capsule Technology™, U Beauty provides multifunctional formulas that target damaged skin cells with precision, delivering dramatic transformation while dramatically streamlining routines. With a focus on fewer, better products that are clinically validated, made in Italy, and Leaping Bunny-certified, U Beauty is redefining sustainable luxury for those seeking maximum performance without irritation.
Aesthetics / Beauty
The Ordinary
The Ordinary is a brand built on the premise of functional beauty. By focusing on clinically proven ingredients, transparent communication, and honest pricing, we have challenged the traditional skincare market to put science first.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Glow Recipe
Glow Recipe is a clean, clinically effective skincare brand dedicated to helping consumers achieve their healthiest, most radiant skin. Rooted in Korean beauty philosophies, the company crafts sensorial, fruit-forward formulas that pair antioxidant-rich fruit extracts with powerful, gentle actives to deliver tangible results. Known for its vibrant "fruit family" of products, including the iconic Watermelon Glow line, Glow Recipe focuses on bringing joy, innovation, and skin-care education to a global community.
Aesthetics / Beauty
SK:n Clinics
sk:n Clinics has been a prominent figure in the UK’s dermatology and aesthetic sector for over three decades, establishing a reputation built on medically-led treatments rather than just cosmetic beauty. Founded in 1990 in Harrogate, the company initially focused on specialized laser treatments, specifically for port wine stain birthmarks. Over the years, it grew into the largest network of specialist skin care clinics in the UK, often partnering with the NHS for over 30 years to provide dermatological care.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Ideal Image
Ideal Image operates as a specialized medical aesthetics provider, focusing on non-surgical treatments that bridge the gap between a traditional day spa and a plastic surgery center. Their services are standardized across their network and performed by medical professionals—typically Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Bosley
Bosley has grown to become the largest and most recognized hair restoration practice in the United States. With over 50 years of experience and more than 500,000 procedures performed, the organization transitioned from early, traditional hair transplantation techniques to pioneering modern, natural-looking hair restoration for both men and women.
Aesthetics / Beauty
SmileDirectClub
SmileDirectClub (SDC) was an American teledentistry company founded in 2014 by Jordan Katzman and Alex Fenkell, designed to disrupt the traditional orthodontics industry by offering direct-to-consumer (DTC) clear aligners at a fraction of the cost of traditional braces. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company pioneered a model that completely bypassed in-person, ongoing dental visits, utilizing 3D printing and remote technology to deliver orthodontic care.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Massage Envy
Massage Envy revolutionized the wellness industry by pioneering a membership-based model that made therapeutic massage and skincare accessible rather than an occasional luxury. It was built on a "therapist-founded" philosophy, designed to give massage therapists a consistent place to work while fostering a loyal client base. By 2003, it began franchising, and by March 2022, the network had grown to more than 1,100 locations across 49 states.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Drybar
Drybar is a specialty salon chain and hair-care brand known for offering professional blowouts and styling services without haircuts or coloring. Founded in 2010, it helped popularize the “blowout bar” concept in North America and has since expanded through franchise locations and branded hair tools sold at major retailers.
Aesthetics / Beauty
Toni & Guy
Toni & Guy is a British international hairdressing company founded in 1963 by brothers Toni and Guy Mascolo in London. Renowned for blending fashion with hairstyling, the brand operates salons and academies in more than 38 countries, representing over six decades of innovation and education in professional hair care.
Nominate
Put forward
the best
Nominations are open to any individual, business, or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria. You may nominate yourself, a client, or a company you believe deserves international recognition.
- ✓ Nominations are free to submit
- ✓ Open to all sizes of business
- ✓ International submissions welcome
- ✓ All entries independently evaluated
- ✓ Winners promoted globally
- ✓ Dedicated winner profile pages
Submit Your Nomination
Free to enter. Open internationally. Takes 5 minutes.
FAQs
Common
questions
Everything you need to know about the Global Aesthetics Awards nomination process, eligibility, and what winners receive.
Who can nominate for the Global Aesthetics Awards?+
Anyone can submit a nomination — whether you are nominating your own business, a client, a supplier, or a company you admire. Nominations are open internationally to any Aesthetics, Beauty & Personal Care professional or organisation operating at a professional standard.
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Winner Testimonial
"The award transformed how patients perceive us. In aesthetics, trust is everything — and this recognition gave our patients an independent reason to choose us."
Dr. Camille Fontaine
Fontaine Aesthetics Clinic — 2024 Winner, Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Global Aesthetics Awards
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