International Beauty Awards
International Beauty Awards Paris, established 1993

International Beauty Awards™

International Beauty Awards

An international distinction for the beauty sector

Open to individuals, products, establishments, brands, manufacturers and service providers

ParisOrigin
SixEntrant categories
FiveAssessment dimensions
ThreeDistinction levels
01

Entry

Open the entry system and select the entrant category and professional field.

Submit an entry
02

Register

Search by recipient name, certificate number or register reference.

Search the register
03

Assessment

Read the scoring dimensions, category standards and distinction levels.

Read the framework
04

Awards

Review the six entrant categories and their professional fields.

Review the awards

Purpose

Recognition of professional achievement and contribution across beauty

The programme covers professional practice, product development, establishments, brand building, manufacturing and sector services.

International Beauty Awards

International Beauty Community

A framework for the principal fields of the beauty sector

International Beauty Awards is organised through six entrant categories. Each category has its own fields, eligibility conditions, assessment emphasis and evidence requirements.

Confirmed distinctions are recorded with the complete award title, distinction level, certificate reference and register number.

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Programme framework

A consistent procedure from entry to public record

Published rules govern award definition, dossier review, assessment and record confirmation.

01

Award structure

Each award combines an entrant category, professional field and distinction level.

02

Category assessment

The six entrant categories apply separate eligibility, assessment and evidence requirements.

03

Decision confirmation

Results are confirmed after dossier review and procedural checks.

04

Register administration

Confirmed distinctions enter the public register with a unique reference.

Entrant categories

Six entrant categories

Each category has its own professional fields, eligibility conditions and dossier requirements.

01

Individual

Founders, leaders, specialists, educators, artists and professional practitioners.

Entry · Individual
02

Product

Marketed beauty, care, device, tool and related products.

Entry · Product
03

Establishment

Salons, skin centres, spas, hair businesses and other client-facing premises.

Entry · Establishment
04

Brand

Brands with an identifiable name, positioning and product or service system.

Entry · Brand
05

Manufacturer

Ingredient, formulation, production, packaging, equipment and related manufacturing businesses.

Entry · Manufacturer
06

Service provider

Education, consulting, marketing, software, testing, distribution and industry services.

Entry · Service provider

Entry procedure

Entry and assessment procedure

The dossier proceeds through category and field selection, submission, professional assessment and record confirmation. Further information or online verification may be requested when necessary.

Submit an entry
  1. 01Category

    Select the individual, product, establishment, brand, manufacturer or service provider category.

  2. 02Field

    Choose the field corresponding to the entrant’s principal activity or achievement.

  3. 03Dossier

    Provide identity information, principal achievements, relevant data and supporting material.

  4. 04Assessment

    The dossier is considered under the common dimensions and category standards.

  5. 05Record

    A confirmed distinction is entered in the public register and assigned certificate references.

Distinction levels

Nominee, Gold Award and Grand Gold Award

The distinction level is determined by the overall score and evidence review. Every entry meeting the applicable threshold may receive the corresponding level.

Public register

Official distinction records

Each record identifies the recipient, complete award title, distinction level, country or region, certificate reference and citation.

Search the register
International Beauty Awards register

Public record

International Beauty Awards register

Confirmed distinctions are entered in the public register for certificate verification, media reference and authorised award communication.

  • Recipient name
  • Complete award title
  • Distinction level
  • Certificate and register references
Search award records

Assessment framework

Five common assessment dimensions

Assessment is based on the submitted dossier and verifiable public sources. Online popularity voting is not used.

Assessment framework
Category FitWhether the submitted subject is clearly identified and belongs within the selected entrant track and named award.15%
SubstanceWhether the principal statements are supported by substantive, credible and traceable material.20%
ExpressionWhether the visual, written and digital presentation is professional, coherent and complete.15%
RelevanceWhether the entry is suited to its stated audience, market, professional setting and genuine industry need.20%
ContributionWhether the achievement creates identifiable value for clients, professionals, organisations or the wider beauty industry.30%

Award use

Official naming and mark use

Recipients must use the complete registered award title, distinction level and official mark.

Official website

Official website

Use the complete registered name on the recipient’s official website and award pages.

Product material

Product material

State the distinction level accurately on packaging, launch material and product literature.

Business documents

Business documents

Keep the award name and verification details consistent in commercial and partnership material.

Sales pages

Sales pages

Do not extend the award beyond the registered product, service or recipient.

Media releases

Media releases

Use the formal wording confirmed by the programme in media material.

International use

International use

Use the approved translation corresponding to the public register record.

Ceremony archive

International Beauty Awards ceremony imagery

Ceremony photographs, presentations and official portraits form part of the programme archive.

Public register
International Beauty Awards ceremony imagery

Entry

International Beauty Awards entry

The entry system accepts dossiers by entrant category and professional field. The distinction level is determined through assessment.

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