The Arte of Beauty Brand Excellence Awards category recognizes visionary beauty brands that lead with purpose, identity, and influence. From compelling visual branding to inclusive messaging and market presence, we spotlight brands that shape the culture and elevate the beauty conversation.
This category welcomes entries from emerging indie brands to global powerhouses — including founders, brand managers, and marketing leaders — who have built a strong, recognizable brand presence.
Position your brand as a global leader in beauty. Enter the Brand Excellence category today.
The Arte of Beauty Awards keeps entry fees straightforward and accessible for global professionals. A $30 annual administrative fee applies to your first entry each year and covers essential processing, printing, and mailing costs.
You can submit as many entries as preferred, making it easy and straightforward for beauty brands, product creators, and marketing professionals to showcase your work internationally.
| 2026 Entry Period |
Early Bird (Sep 8, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025) |
Regular (Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025) |
Final (Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026) |
Final Extension (Jan 16, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026) |
| Professional 1st Entry | $209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Additional Category | $149 | $159 | $179 | $189 |
| Additional Entry | $209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Leadership 1st Entry | $295 | $355 | $395 | $415 |
| Leadership Additional Category | $205 | $265 | $305 | $325 |
| Leadership Additional Entry | $295 | $355 | $395 | $415 |
| Results Announcement: Apr 10, 2026 | ||||
* Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the Arte of Beauty Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
* Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional category". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".
PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.
| Benefits / Winning Level | Category Winner of the Year |
Platinum Winner |
Gold Winner |
Silver Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maia Statuette | YES | / | / | / |
| Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section | YES | / | / | / |
| Listed in Official Winner Press Release | YES | / | / | / |
| Priority Features on Arte of Beauty Awards e-Newsletter | YES | YES | / | / |
| Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site - Muse.World | YES | YES | / | / |
| Dedicated Social Media Post | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Exclusive Access to Winner's Interview | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Dedicated Winner's Profile / Page | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Eligible to Purchase Maia Statuette | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Winner Certificate | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Digital Winner Badge | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:
Eligible entries must have been launched, published, or carried out from January 1, 2021 onwards.
For example, Product Excellence entries should demonstrate excellence in performance, effectiveness, and innovation, with product ranges submitted together and supported by renderings or performance visuals.
For general categories, entries should provide images, a logo, a website link, and a review source, with optional materials such as marketing content, demo videos, certifications, ingredient details, and testimonials.
For Visionary and Leadership Excellence, entries should include materials that highlight leadership impact and achievements, supported by testimonials, media features, or press coverage.
