Award Regulations
Official rules and conditions for participation in the international award.
GOLDEN HANDS AWARD · 2027 Cycle
Table of Contents
1. Goals and Objectives of the Award
GOLDEN HANDS AWARD is an international award created to recognize outstanding achievements and professional excellence in the beauty, aesthetics, health, and wellness industries worldwide.
Main objectives of the award:
• Identifying and recognizing the best specialists in the beauty industry
• Promoting high standards of mastery and creativity
• Creating a professional community of experts
• Encouraging development and innovation in the beauty industry
2. Award Participants
The award welcomes participation from:
• Nail service masters and nail art specialists
• Hairdressers and hair stylists
• Makeup artists and brow specialists
• Cosmetologists and aestheticians
• Injectable cosmetology specialists
• PMU masters (permanent makeup)
• Beauty salons and aesthetic medicine clinics
• Beauty brands and training centers
• Wellness and holistic practitioners
• Beauty educators and trainers
• Beauty industry entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Specialists in beauty technology and innovation
• Professionals in creative performance fields such as dance
Geographic reach: international, with participants from around the world.
3. Nominations
The Golden Hands Award recognizes excellence across 11 professional sections, covering hair, nails, skin, makeup, PMU/brows, massage and body, wellness, education, technology, business, leadership, and dance.
For the full and up-to-date list of award categories, please visit the Categories page on the website.
Organizers reserve the right to add special nominations.
4. Application Process
To participate in the award, you must:
1. Complete the online application form on the award website
2. Provide a description of achievements and work portfolio
3. Attach supporting documents and materials
4. Upload a professional photo of the participant
Self-nomination is encouraged. Applications from third parties are also accepted with the nominee's consent.
5. Evaluation Criteria
Applications are evaluated using the official Golden Hands Award scoring framework based on:
— Craftsmanship and Technical Excellence
— Artistic Expression and Style
— Transformation and Results
— Professional Development and Expertise
— Industry and Community Contribution
Each submission is evaluated using a 100-point scoring system. A minimum score of 70 points is required. See Judging Criteria and Judging Process pages for details.
6. Selection Stages
Pre-registration Opens · October 1, 2026
Official Applications Open · October 15, 2026
Submission Deadline · December 15, 2026
Eligibility Review · December 16–22, 2026
Jury Evaluation · December 23, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Finalists Announced · January 18, 2027
Award Ceremony · January 30, 2027
For full details, see the dedicated Timeline page.
7. Awards
Award winners receive:
• Winner's certificate
• Promotional recognition and visibility through official award channels
• Participation in exclusive events
• Access to the professional community of winners
8. Confidentiality
Organizers guarantee:
• Confidentiality of participant information
• Protection of personal data in accordance with legislation
• Independence and objectivity of the evaluation process
• Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest where applicable
• The right to disqualify entries that violate rules or ethical standards
By submitting an application, the participant consents to the use of their name and photo in official award materials and winner announcements.
9. Organizer Rights
Organizers reserve the right to:
• Update regulations or procedures when necessary
• Refine, add, or retire award categories for future cycles
• Publish winner names and approved participant information on official platforms
• Use submitted materials (photos/videos) for promotional purposes related to the award
• Disqualify submissions that contain false information or violate award standards