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)

  • Aesthetic Clinic of the Year (Doctor and/or cosmetic nurse-led clinics)

  • 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

  • Aesthetic Practitioner 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.

The application process includes:

  • Reviewing eligibility and category criteria

  • Submitting a written application aligned to the judging framework

  • Providing supporting information where relevant

  • All applications are assessed against published criteria to ensure consistency, fairness and transparency.

Detailed instructions, timelines and application requirements are available in the Awards Guide.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Entries are open to Western Australian–based:

    • Skin clinics

    • Aesthetic 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.
    A downloadable Awards Submission Guide is available to help you prepare your entry.

  • 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 Awards Gala

  • Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.


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

Awards guide

Complete the form to get your copy of the awards guide.