Where to Submit: The Ultimate Beauty & Grooming Awards List for Emerging Brands
51 curated beauty and grooming awards programs to help you build visibility, credibility, and retail momentum
Beauty and grooming awards can be turning points for emerging brands. A single win can build credibility with retailers, attract press, and build trust with consumers. But with so many programs out there — some well-known, others under the radar — it’s hard to know where to focus.
That’s why I created this list: a curated resource of 51 award programs, organized to help founders identify high-impact opportunities and submit with confidence.
What You’ll Get
A curated list of 51 award programs spanning beauty, skincare, personal care, men’s grooming, and spa/professional categories
Submission types clearly labeled: editorial curation, public voting, or brand submission
Awards from leading publishers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and beyond — including iconic programs like Allure Best of Beauty and CEW, plus under-the-radar opportunities you might be missing
Direct links to every program
Built for fast reference — no digging, no guesswork