The BABTAC & CIBTAC Annual Awards, regarded as the 'Oscars of the Beauty Industry' is always one of the most prestigious events of the year in the beauty calendar. Known for its rigorous judging and standards of high quality, entering the awards is a must for all therapists looking to progress their career or business. 

2026 Categories

• Individual Categories  - Advanced Aesthetician; Advanced Electrologist, Beauty Therapist; Facialist; Holistic/Massage Therapist; Waxing Therapist - Applications now CLOSED
• Salon & Spa Categories - Individual Salon; Small Salon; Large Salon; Boutique Spa; Destination Spa - Applications now CLOSED
• Business Categories - Retail Champion; Employer; Spa Leader; Sustainability Champion - Individual /Small Salon & Large Salon/Spa - Applications now CLOSED
• Education Categories - CIBTAC Centre; CIBTAC Endorsed Centre; CIBTAC Student; Outstanding Trainer -Applications now CLOSED
• Dermalogica Rising Star Award is Applications now CLOSED

All our 2026 Awards Winners will be announced at the Annual Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation placing place on Sunday the 8th November at The Fairmont Windsor Hotel. Click here for a sneak peek of last year's event or to access all our photos from the evening please click here. To see all our winners last year and read what it meant to them click here.

Tickets to this event will go on sale in August after all finalists have been announced

For any Awards queries please email them to awards@babtac.com and one of our team will come back to you as soon as possible.