All Award Categories

Best Liquid Rhinoplasty

Celebrating exceptional non-surgical rhinoplasty transformations using advanced filler techniques to enhance balance, profile, and facial harmony.

Best Classic Lip Enhancement

Awarded to practitioners creating timeless, balanced lip enhancements that complement the client’s natural features with precision and artistry.

Best Signature Lip Technique

Recognising practitioners who have developed a unique lip style or technique that stands out within the industry for creativity and results.

Best Russian Lip Technique

Honouring advanced Russian lip enhancements demonstrating precision, structure, definition, and beautifully healed results.

Best Facial
Contouring

For outstanding full-face contouring treatments that enhance structure, definition, and facial proportions using aesthetic treatments.

Best Side Profile / E-Line Enhancement

Celebrating transformative side profile balancing through treatments such as chin, lips, jawline, and nose enhancements to create facial harmony.

Best Skin Aesthetician of 2026

Recognising skin specialists delivering exceptional skin transformations, client care, and treatment knowledge within the aesthetics industry.

Best Laser Clinic – South West

Awarded to a laser clinic demonstrating outstanding client results, professionalism, advanced technology, and industry excellence.

Best Brow Technician – South Westt

Celebrating talented brow artists delivering flawless results, precision treatments, and exceptional client satisfaction.

Best Lash Technician – South West

Recognising lash technicians showcasing creativity, attention to detail, retention, and beautifully executed lash sets.

Best Makeup Artist (MUA) – South West

Awarded to makeup artists demonstrating artistry, versatility, and outstanding work across beauty, bridal, editorial, or glam makeup.

Best Nail Technician – South West

Celebrating nail technicians producing high-quality nail artistry, creativity, and exceptional client experiences.

Best SPMU Artist of 2026

Recognising skilled semi-permanent makeup artists creating natural, confidence-boosting results through advanced techniques and artistry.

Best Hairdresser of 2026

Awarded to a hair professional consistently delivering exceptional colour, styling, cutting, and client satisfaction.

Best Hair Extension Specialist

Celebrating extension specialists known for flawless blends, transformations, technique, and high-quality client results.

Best Wedding Hair Stylist

Recognising bridal hair stylists creating stunning, long-lasting wedding looks tailored perfectly to each client.

Best Barber 2026

Awarded to a barber demonstrating exceptional skill, precision, creativity, and consistency within the barbering industry.

Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year (UK)

Recognising an outstanding practitioner leading the industry through exceptional treatments, professionalism, and client care.

Aesthetics Industry Leader of the Year (UK)

Awarded to an inspiring individual making a significant impact within the aesthetics industry through innovation, leadership, and influence.

Best Salon or Clinic of the Year

Celebrating clinics and salons delivering outstanding services, customer experience, team culture, and business excellence.

Best Training Academy of the Year

Recognising academies providing high-quality education, ongoing student support, and excellence in aesthetics training.

Newcomer of the Year - Aesthetics

Awarded to a rising talent showing exceptional promise, growth, passion, and results early in their aesthetics career.

Best Judge 2026

Celebrating a judge who has shown fairness, professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the ALA judging process.

Best Aesthetics Practitioner – Cornwall

Recognising outstanding aesthetics practitioners delivering exceptional treatments and client care within Cornwall.

Best Aesthetics Practitioner – Devon

Celebrating practitioners in Devon demonstrating excellence in aesthetics, results, and professionalism.

Best Aesthetics Practitioner – Somerset

Awarded to a leading practitioner within Somerset known for outstanding client transformations and service.

Best Aesthetics Practitioner – Dorset + Wiltshire

Recognising top aesthetics professionals across Dorset and Wiltshire who consistently deliver exceptional standards and results.

Best Aesthetics Practitioner – Bristol & Gloucestershire

Celebrating talented practitioners across Bristol and Gloucestershire making a standout impact within the aesthetics industry.

Best Social Media Account

Awarded to a brand or individual with an engaging, creative, and impactful social media presence within the industry.

Best Social Media Manager SW

Recognising a social media manager demonstrating exceptional creativity, strategy, growth, and content execution for beauty or aesthetics brands.

Fair & Anonymous Judging

Every nomination and entry will be judged fairly, with all winners selected anonymously and based solely on merit. Our goal is to recognise those who truly stand out for their skill, professionalism, and contribution to the aesthetics industry.