Awards Categories – Products

Voting in Products categories shall be done by the Awards Judging Panel and the General Public on a weighted basis where public votes account for 50% of the total category vote.

Voting by public will be done online, while voting by the judging panel shall be done by email.
General Public vote – one vote per person.

Only votes cast by 17.00 Sunday 5 April 2026 will be considered valid.

IMPORTANT: If short-listed for any product award, the nominee if requested must provide (at their own expense) at least three (3) retail sized products with actual labelling and packaging and to be received at an address of the Awards Committee’s choosing no later than 13 March 2026. The samples may be subjected to chemical analysis by a laboratory to verify any claims made. Such testing shall be at the expense of the awards organiser. The results of the testing shall be viewed only by the Awards Committee. No discussions will be entered into.

Submit Nomination

1. NATURAL PRODUCT LINE

  • The product line is not tested on animals.
  • Product line is appropriate for use in the professional business environment.
  • Product line must include professional products. Retail products are optional.
  • Employs only environmentally responsible or recyclable packaging.
  • Product line is certified as being natural by containing at least 70% natural ingredients, recognised by an authourised certification body.
  • The entire product line is free of parabens, chemical coloring, chemical aroma’s and genetically modified ingredients.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Sustainability.
  • Provides product training, including brand specific treatment protocols.

NATURAL PRODUCT LINE award application must include:

  • Company Registration
  • Excerpt of official product registration for sale as required by local laws of at least (3) products.
  • Complete line product list
  • Copy of Natural Cosmetic certificates of at least three (3) products from the product line from a recognised certification body.
  • A minimum of two (2) brand specific treatment protocols
  • A copy of the company’s Sustainability Policy.
  • Testimonials from at least three (3) spa & wellness practitioners or end users.
  • Full name and address (including URL) of the business.
  • Full name and contact details of an authorised company representative.

2. RESULT ORIENTATED PRODUCT LINE

  • The product line is not tested on animals.
  • Product line is appropriate for use in the professional business environment.
  • Product line must include retail products. Professional products are optional.
  • Employs only environmentally responsible or recyclable packaging.
  • Product line is certified as being natural by containing at least 70% natural ingredients, recognised by an authourised certification body.
  • The entire product line is free of parabens, chemical coloring, chemical aroma’s and genetically modified ingredients.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Sustainability.
  • Provides product training, including brand specific treatment protocols.

RESULT ORIENTATIED PRODUCT LINE award application must include:

  • Company Registration
  • Excerpt of official product registration for sale as required by local laws of at least (3) products.
  • Complete line product list
  • A minimum of two (2) brand specific treatment protocols
  • A copy of the company’s Sustainability Policy.
  • Testimonials from at least three (3) spa & wellness practitioners or end users.
  • Full name and address (including URL) of the business.
  • Full name and contact details of an authorised company representative.

3. SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE PRODUCT LINE

  • Product line and brand image has defined sustainble concept.
  • The product line is not tested on animals.
  • Product line is appropriate for use in the professional business environment.
  • Product line must include retail products. Professional products are optional.
  • Employs only environmentally responsible or recyclable packaging.
  • Product range/brand is certified as being sustainable by containing at least 70% organic ingredients, recognised by an authorised certification body.
  • The enire product line is free of parabens, chemical coloring, chemical aroma’s and genetically modified ingredients.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Sustainability.
  • Provides product training, including brand specific treatment protocols.

SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE PRODUCT LINE award application must include:

  • Company Registration
  • Excerpt of official product registration for sale as required by local laws of at least (3) products.
  • Complete line Product List
  • A minimum of two (2) brand specific treatment protocols
  • A copy of the company’s Sustainability Policy.
  • Testimonials from at least three (3) spa & wellness practitioners or end users.
  • Full name and address (including URL) of the business.
  • Full name and contact details of an authorised company representative.

4. SPECIALIST PRODUCT LINE

  • Product line has a clearly defined specialist target market (eg. Men’s line, Cancer care etc.)
  • The product line is not tested on animals.
  • Product line is appropriate for use in the professional business environment.
  • Product line must include retail products. Professional products are optional.
  • Employs only environmentally responsible or recyclable packaging.
  • Product range/brand is certified as being sustainable by containing at least 70% organic ingredients, recognised by an authorised certification body.
  • The entire product line is free of parabens, chemical coloring, chemical aroma’s and genetically modified ingredients.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Sustainability.
  • Provides product training, including brand specific treatment protocols.

SPECIALIST PRODUCT LINE award application must include:

  • Company Registration
  • Excerpt of official product registration for sale as required by local laws of at least (3) products.
  • Complete line Product List
  • A copy of the company’s Sustainability Policy.
  • Testimonials from at least three (3) spa & wellness practitioners or end users.
  • Full name and address (including URL) of the business.
  • Full name and contact details of an authorised company representative.

5. INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

  • Innovation may be in use of a new ingredient, new technolocy, new packaging, new concept etc.
  • Innovation must have been launced in 2025 or 2026. Products launched in 2024 or before do not qualify.
  • Innovation must be defined & improve the quality, efficacy, marketability or sustainabiilty of the product.
  • Innovation may apply to one product, or a line of products appropriate for use by spa and wellness professionals.

INNOVATION OF THE YEAR award application must include:

  • Company Registration
  • Excerpt of official product registration for sale as required by local laws of at least (1) product.
  • Statement of what the innovation is, when it was launched, and how is improves the quality, efficacy, marketability or sustainability of the product.
  • Complete line Product List specifying which products employ the innovation.
  • A copy of the company’s Sustainability Policy.
  • Testimonials from at least three (3) spa & wellness practitioners or end users.
  • Full name and address (including URL) of the business.
  • Full name and contact details of an authorised company representative.