The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (CIBTAC) announced the winners of our 2026 awards at a gala dinner at Fairmont Windsor Park on Sunday 8 November.
Regarded as the ‘Oscars of the Beauty Industry’, the ceremony was hosted by skincare expert, award winning author and Skin Rocks founder Caroline Hirons. Carolyn Harris MP also addressed guests, speaking in support of the beauty industry and highlighting its contribution to the British economy.
Now in their 17th year, the awards celebrated the therapists, salons, spas and training providers raising professional standards across beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing through the care they give clients and the training they provide to the next generation.
Lesley Blair MBE, CEO of BABTAC & CIBTAC, said: “Watching our winners collect their awards on Sunday was one of the highlights of my year. The calibre of entries made judging a real challenge, and every finalist should be so proud to have made it that far.
“What made the ceremony so special was seeing our winners recognised by peers who know what goes into doing this work well, whether that’s the care you give every client or the time you put into training the next generation. Congratulations to everyone who took home an award, both winners and finalists. You’ve shown what outstanding standards look like in practice.”
The 2026 winners
Individual categories:
- Advanced Aesthetician - Geraldine Schefermann, Shed Skin Clinic, Morden
- Advanced Electrologist - Natalie Jackson, Natalie Jackson Advanced Skin Clinic, Ely
- Beauty Therapist - Joanna Bojarska, Beauty by Joanna Bojarska, Newbury
- Facialist - Karen Bevan-Brown, The Skin Cabin, Joydens Wood
- Holistic/Massage Therapist - Caitlin Keenan, Urban Retreat, Cumbernauld
- Waxing Therapist - Katherine Tonkinson, Katherine Tonkinson Holistic and Beauty, Bracknell
Salon and spa categories:
- Individual Salon - The Beauty Belle Barn, Bristol
- Large Salon - Elegant Touch, Willington
- Small Salon - Skin Couture Beauty, Market Rasen
- Boutique Spa - Culloden Estate & Spa, Holywood, NI
- Destination Spa - Fairmont Spa & Wellness, Windsor Park
Education categories:
- CIBTAC Centre – YOU. The Standard Academy, Billericay
- CIBTAC Endorsed Centre - Janssen Cosmetics, Cumbria
- CIBTAC Student - Grace Nyoni , The Academy
- Outstanding Trainer - Jenny Storey, The Academy, Cumbernauld
Business categories:
- Retail Champion – Milly Spilsbury, Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel, Burton on Trent
- Employer of the Year – Jenny Storey & Kate Berry, Urban Retreat, Cumbernauld
- Spa Leader – Fay Pratt, Ramside Spa, Durham
- Sustainability Champion (Individual/Small Salon) – Langham Clinic, Bury St Edmunds
- Sustainability Champion (Large Salon/Spa) – Ramside Spa, Durham
Additional awards:
- Dermalogica Rising Star Award - Louise Duncan
- Outstanding Wellbeing Journey - Galgorm Spa, Ballymena, NI
Supporting the evening were BABTAC patrons, members and a host of reputable industry leaders including headline sponsors Dermalogica and WaxXXX Academy. The additional sponsors included Balens, City & Guild, Crystal Clear International, Diane Hey, Dermalux LED, ELEMIS, Elite Probes, Guinot, HARA Professional, Janssen Cosmetics, Katherine Daniels, No7 Beauty Company, Phorest, Skin Rocks, KNOWN and Timely.