Enter IBA

Enter the International Beauty Awards

Submit your brand, product, institution, professional profile, or annual achievement for recognition within the IBA award system.

International Beauty Awards welcomes entries from beauty brands, products, institutions, professionals, and emerging companies whose work carries meaning, distinction, and relevance within the beauty industry.

Whether you are entering a brand, a product, a professional profile, an institution, or a year-defining achievement, IBA provides a structured path for your work to be considered, recorded, and presented within an international award framework.

CategorySelect the award area that reflects your achievement. MaterialsPrepare a clear dossier with context and evidence. RecordSubmit for review within the official IBA framework.

Step 01Entry Type

Step 02Applicant Information

Step 03Entry Summary

Step 04Upload Materials

Brand profile, product information, visual assets, market or public information, supporting documents, media references, certificates, or previous recognitions where relevant.

Step 05Consent

After submission, the IBA team may contact you regarding category suitability, missing materials, entry status, payment instructions, or next steps.

How to Enter

A Clear Path from Entry to Recognition

The IBA entry process is designed to help each submission be presented, reviewed, and recorded within its proper category.

The process may vary by award category, entry cycle, and annual schedule.

Step 01Select Your Award Category

Choose the category that best reflects the nature of your achievement.

Step 02Prepare Your Materials

Collect profile, product details, visual assets, market information, documents, and an entry statement.

Step 03Submit Your Entry

Complete the official entry form and upload the required materials through the IBA entry portal.

Step 04Complete Entry Fee Payment

Submit the applicable entry fee according to the selected award tier and entry stage.

Step 05Entry Review

IBA reviews entries for completeness, suitability, clarity, and relevance to the selected award category.

Step 06Nominee Consideration

Eligible entries may be selected for nominee status and published through official nominee channels.

Step 07Voting or Evaluation Stage

Selected categories may include public voting, while others are considered through the evaluation framework.

Step 08Result Publication

Winners and selected honors are published through official IBA channels and entered into the award record.

Step 09Recognition Materials

Winners may receive certificates, award marks, profiles, and communication assets according to the applicable package.

Who Can Enter

Open to Beauty Achievement in Many Forms

IBA welcomes entries from brands, products, institutions, professionals, and emerging beauty companies across the global beauty industry.

IBA's award system is structured to allow each form of achievement to be considered within an appropriate category.

Brands

Beauty Brands

For skincare, makeup, fragrance, personal care, haircare, beauty technology, luxury beauty, sustainable beauty, and cross-border brands.

Brand Awards
Products

Beauty Products

For individual products, product lines, devices, tools, fragrances, skincare, makeup, personal care, and professional beauty products.

Product Awards
Professionals

Professionals

For founders, formulation experts, creative leaders, artists, skincare professionals, aesthetic professionals, educators, consultants, and practitioners.

Professional Awards
Institutions

Institutions

For salons, skincare centers, aesthetic care centers, academies, education providers, distribution partners, service platforms, and industry organizations.

Institution Awards
Emerging

Emerging Beauty Brands

For new, growing, independent, digital-first, export-oriented, and cross-border brands with originality and future potential.

Emerging Awards
Annual

Annual Achievements

For year-defining achievements, campaigns, innovations, sustainability initiatives, cultural moments, expansion cases, or special contributions.

Annual Honors

Entry Requirements

What to Prepare Before Entering

A strong entry presents the achievement with clarity, context, and supporting materials.

The purpose of submission materials is not to exaggerate. It is to present the achievement with precision, evidence, and dignity.

01

Brand Introduction

A concise profile of the brand, company, institution, or individual submitting the entry.

02

Award Category Statement

A short explanation of why the entry is relevant to the selected award category.

03

Product or Service Information

Details on product purpose, service scope, user experience, design, function, or professional value.

04

Visual Assets

High-quality images, campaign visuals, product photography, packaging, portraits, interiors, screenshots, or brand materials.

05

Market Presence

Information on regions served, distribution, retail, consumer response, milestones, digital presence, community, or channels.

06

Media and Public References

Press coverage, interviews, editorials, campaign reports, announcements, previous recognitions, or published materials.

07

Supporting Documents

Certificates, case summaries, technical information, education materials, testimonials, partnerships, or additional documents.

08

Contact Information

Accurate contact details for the person or team responsible for the entry.

Brand Awards

Brand profile, positioning, visual identity, product portfolio, market presence, campaign materials, and brand statement.

Product Awards

Product overview, formulation or technology details, user experience description, packaging visuals, market response, and references.

Professional Awards

Biography, achievement summary, expertise, portfolio, references, portrait, and contribution statement.

Institution Awards

Institution profile, service overview, professional standards, operational structure, client information, interiors, and evidence.

Emerging Beauty Awards

Brand profile, founder statement, product overview, growth signals, digital presence, cross-border information, and visual assets.

Annual Honors

Achievement overview, year-specific context, impact statement, public references, evidence, and future relevance.

Entry Fees

Entry Fees and Recognition Packages

IBA entry fees are structured by award level, entry stage, and recognition package.

Final fees should be confirmed on the official payment page or written invoice.

Entry TypeRecommended FeeSuitable ForIncludes
Country / Market Entry£399Entries competing within a country, market, or single territory category.Entry review, category placement, nominee consideration.
Regional Entry£499Entries competing within a regional category such as Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa, or Oceania.Entry review, category placement, nominee consideration.
International Entry£599Entries competing for broader international recognition across markets.Entry review, category placement, nominee consideration.
Annual Honors Entry£699Selected annual excellence, influence, innovation, sustainability, or special honor submissions.Entry review, annual context review, honor consideration.
Additional Category Entry£299Additional award category submitted by the same applicant during the same entry cycle.Category review for each additional submission.
Late Entry Surcharge+£100Entries submitted after the standard deadline, where late entry is available.Late processing and category consideration.
PackageRecommended FeeBest ForIncludes
Essential EntryIncludedApplicants entering for category consideration only.Entry review, category placement, nominee consideration.
Nominee Visibility Package£350Nominees seeking enhanced official profile presence.Nominee profile enhancement, nominee mark access, social-ready nominee copy.
Winner Recognition Package£750Winners seeking official recognition assets.Winner certificate, award mark access, official winner copy, winner profile listing.
Premium Winner Profile£1,250Winners seeking stronger official presentation.Enhanced winner profile, editorial-style brand copy, image gallery, official press paragraph.
Media Announcement Package£1,800Winners seeking structured PR support.Official press release draft, media-ready winner statement, website news feature.
International Brand Profile Package£2,500Brands preparing overseas communication.Bilingual recognition copy, international profile module, distributor-ready award wording.
Ceremony Attendance PackageTBAWinners, nominees, partners, and guests attending the ceremony.Ceremony access details, guest registration, event materials, subject to annual venue plan.
Fee Currency

Fees are listed in GBP unless otherwise stated.

Payment Timing

Entry fees are payable upon submission or upon category confirmation, depending on the official process.

Additional Categories

Applicants entering more than one category may be charged an additional category fee for each extra submission.

Final Confirmation

All fees, packages, inclusions, deadlines, and payment instructions should be confirmed through the official IBA payment page or invoice.

Key Dates

Annual Entry Timeline

Key dates help applicants prepare submissions, voting campaigns, winner announcements, and ceremony participation.

Dates may vary by year, region, category, and official award edition.

Entry OpensJanuary 15

Official entry period begins.

Early Entry DeadlineMarch 31

Recommended deadline for applicants seeking early review.

Standard Entry DeadlineMay 31

Main entry deadline for standard submissions.

Late Entry PeriodJune 1 to June 30

Late submissions accepted where category availability remains.

Nominee AnnouncementJuly

Selected nominees are published through official IBA channels.

Public Voting PeriodJuly to August

Public voting opens for selected categories and public choice honors.

Evaluation ReviewJuly to September

Eligible entries are reviewed within the relevant award framework.

Winner AnnouncementOctober

Winners and selected honors are officially published.

Recognition MaterialsOctober to November

Certificates, award marks, winner profiles, and recognition materials are issued where applicable.

CeremonyNovember / December

Annual ceremony or recognition event, subject to official event plan.

All dates are subject to official confirmation. IBA may adjust deadlines, voting periods, publication dates, or ceremony schedules according to the annual award cycle.

Entry Guidelines

Guidelines for a Clear and Responsible Entry

IBA entries should be accurate, complete, properly categorized, and supported by relevant materials.

Guidelines protect the clarity of the award process and the value of recognition.

01

Accuracy of Information

All submitted information should be accurate to the best of the applicant's knowledge.

02

Category Suitability

Applicants should select the award category that best reflects the nature of the achievement.

03

Complete Submission

Only complete entries with required information and supporting materials may proceed to review.

04

Online Submission

Entries should be submitted through the official IBA entry portal unless otherwise confirmed in writing.

05

Deadline Compliance

Entries should be submitted by the published deadline for the relevant award cycle.

06

Supporting Materials

Submitted materials should be relevant, organized, and suitable for review.

07

Payment Completion

Applicable entry fees must be paid according to official payment instructions before the entry proceeds where required.

08

Nominee and Voting Rules

Where public voting applies, nominees must follow official voting rules and avoid fraudulent or manipulated activity.

09

Recognition Usage

Nominees and winners may use official marks, certificates, wording, and recognition materials only within approved guidelines.

10

Disqualification

IBA may decline, suspend, remove, or disqualify entries that contain false information or damage award integrity.

11

Fee Policy

Entry fees, package fees, and related charges are generally non-refundable once submitted except where official terms state otherwise.

12

Official Communication

Applicants should rely on official website information, written confirmations, invoices, and official email communications.

GuidanceEnquiry Type

ContactApplicant Details

OptionalUpload Materials

Applicants may upload a brand profile, product sheet, professional profile, institution deck, or visual materials for preliminary review.

The enquiry form is intended for guidance only. Formal consideration begins when an official entry is submitted through the IBA entry process.

Enter IBA

Let Your Beauty Achievement Enter the Record

Begin your official entry or submit an enquiry to identify the category that best reflects your achievement.

IBA welcomes beauty achievements that carry purpose, distinction, relevance, and long-term value. Whether your work is expressed through a brand, product, professional profile, institution, emerging company, or annual contribution, the entry process begins with clarity.