WA Skin, Spa, Aesthetics & Beauty Awards 2026

Celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across Western Australia’s beauty industry.

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Thoughtfully designed and independently delivered, the WASSABA Awards celebrate high standards, professionalism and meaningful contribution, recognising work that truly deserves acknowledgement.

Award Categories

Business Awards

  • Skin Clinic of the Year (for skin-focused clinics)

  • Day Spa of the Year (incl. bathhouses, wellness spas, float studios & massage-focused spas)

  • Beauty Salon of the Year (incl. brow, lash, nail, spray tanning and makeup studios)

  • Sole Trader Excellence (incl. home and room rented salons)

  • Emerging Business of the Year (New start-ups operating between 6 months - 2 years)

  • The WASSABA Award (The overall winner selected from all Business Award categories)

Team and People Awards

  • Skin/Dermal Therapist of the Year

  • Spa Therapist of the Year

  • Beauty Therapist of the Year

  • Makeup Artist of the Year

  • Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year

  • Rising Star

Innovation and Contribution Awards

  • Impact Leader

  • Team Excellence

  • Marketing Excellence

How to apply…

Entering the WASSABA Awards is a guided, considered process designed to be clear and accessible.

How to Apply

To begin your WASSABA Awards entry, click the Apply Now button.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Register using your email address to create your WASSABA profile on the awards platform.
You’ll receive a verification code to securely activate your account and gain access to the application portal.

Step 2 — Select Your Category & Build Your Entry

Choose the award category that best represents your business or professional expertise, then begin completing your submission.
You can save your progress at any time, allowing you to return later and refine your responses before submitting.

Step 3 — Review & Submit

Carefully review your application to ensure it reflects the highest standard of your work, achievements, and professionalism.
Once complete, submit your entry for evaluation by the WASSABA judging panel.
Each Submission is $175

Step 4 — Judging Process

Your submission will then be reviewed as part of the official WASSABA Awards judging process.
We look forward to recognising and celebrating excellence within the Western Australian skin, spa, aesthetics and beauty industry.

Need Assistance?

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact the WASSABA Team: wassaba.official@gmail.com

Nominate a WA Industry Professional or Business

The nomination process is designed to recognise outstanding businesses and professionals across Western Australia

Important to Know…

Submitting a nomination does not automatically enter someone into the awards or mean they have won.
A nomination is simply a way to recommend a business, sole trader, clinic, or therapist that you believe deserves recognition and should apply for the WASSABA Awards.
Once nominated, the business or professional will be notified and invited to complete their official awards application.

Who Can Be Nominated?

You can nominate:

  • Sole traders

  • Clinics or salons

  • Therapists or practitioners

  • Beauty, skin, wellness, aesthetics or spa professionals based in Western Australia

How to Nominate

  1. Select the relevant award category

  2. Choose “Nominate a Business / Professional”

  3. Enter their details

  4. Share a short explanation of why they deserve recognition

Why Nominate?

Nominating a peer helps celebrate excellence within the WA industry and shines a spotlight on the professionals and businesses raising standards through exceptional service, innovation, and client care.

The judging process

WASSABA is committed to maintaining the integrity of the awards.

Entries are reviewed against clearly defined criteria by a panel of respected industry professionals, selected for their experience, insight and commitment to best practice.

Our judging process is designed to be:

  • Fair and consistent

  • Aligned to industry standards

  • Focused on merit and excellence

Further information on judges and judging methodology will be released ahead of the awards.

Whether you are entering, attending or supporting the program, WASSABA is an opportunity to celebrate the very best of Western Australia’s skin, spa, aesthetics and beauty industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Entries are open to Western Australian–based:

    • Skin clinics

    • Beauty clinics

    • Practitioners

    • Business owners

    • Brands and industry professionals

    Eligibility requirements vary by category and are outlined in the guidelines.

  • Not at all.

    WASSABA is designed to recognise excellence at every stage. From emerging businesses to established leaders. Entries are assessed on merit, outcomes, professionalism and impact, not size or follower count.

  • Applications are submitted online via our official submission form.
    Each category has clear criteria and supporting material requirements.
    Hit the “apply now” button on this page to start you process!

  • Yes. Entry fees help cover judging, administration and the delivery of the awards program.


    Fees are listed clearly at the time of submission and apply per category entered.

  • Yes! Eligible entrants may submit entries into multiple categories, provided each entry meets the criteria and includes the required supporting information.

  • All entries are reviewed by an independent panel of industry judges using a standardised scoring framework.


    Judging is based on:

    • Defined category criteria

    • Evidence provided

    • Professional standards

    • Outcomes and impact

    Judges declare conflicts of interest and will recuse themselves where required.

  • Judges are respected professionals from across the skin, aesthetics and beauty industry, selected for their expertise, experience and integrity.
    The full judging panel will be announced closer to the judging period.

  • Yes. All submissions are treated as confidential and are reviewed solely for judging purposes.
    WASSABA uses structured scoring rubrics to ensure fairness, consistency and transparency across all categories.

  • Being shortlisted is a significant achievement in itself. All finalists receive recognition through WASSABA’s marketing channels and at the awards event.

    WASSABA is also about community, empowerment and continuous improvement - so although you may not have won this year, we know you will have made some wonderful connections, have been inspired by others and have learnt a thing or two that you can implement to improve your business.

  • Key dates are published on the WASSABA website and shared via email and social channels.

    • Finalists: Announced prior to the gala event

    • Winners: Revealed live at the WASSABA Gala - October 2026

  • Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.


    If a winner is not present, the award will still be announced and recognition provided.