Arte of Beauty
Marketing & Creative Excellence Awards

Celebrating inspiring campaigns, visual storytelling, and digital brilliance in beauty marketing.

The Arte of Beauty Marketing & Creative Excellence Awards category highlights bold storytelling, outstanding campaign execution, and visual creativity that moves the market. From viral videos and influencer collaborations to omni-channel branding and immersive content — this is where beauty comes to life.

We invite marketing professionals, content creators, agencies, and social strategists who have created compelling campaigns that connect with consumers and elevate brand narratives.

Submit your most powerful beauty campaign or creative project and gain recognition for your artistry.

Marketing & Creative Excellence Categories

MC26001. Best Ad Campaign
MC26002. Best AI Integration in Beauty
MC26003. Best AR/VR Integration in Beauty
MC26004. Best Brand Breakthrough
MC26005. Best Brand Identity
MC26006. Best Brand Redesign
MC26007. Best Branded Content
MC26008. Best Breakthrough Product Innovation
MC26009. Best Community Engagement
MC26010. Best Contest / Promotion
MC26011. Best Digital Ad
MC26012. Best Direct Marketing
MC26013. Best Display Advertising
MC26014. Best Email Marketing
MC26015. Best Event
MC26016. Best Formulation Technology
MC26017. Best Gift Set Concept
MC26018. Best Immersive Retail Experience
MC26019. Best Impact Initiative
MC26020. Best Influencer Collaboration
MC26021. Best Infographics
MC26022. Best Ingredient Innovation
MC26023. Best Kiosk
MC26024. Best Loyalty Program
MC26025. Best Packaging Design
MC26026. Best Partnership & Collaboration
MC26027. Best Print Ad
MC26028. Best Printed Brand Collateral
MC26029. Best Product Launch Campaign
MC26030. Best Product Collaboration
MC26031. Best Rebranding or Relaunch Campaign
MC26032. Best Smart Packaging
MC26033. Best Social Media Strategy
MC26034. Best Strategic Collaboration
MC26035. Best Trade Show / Exhibit
MC26036. Best Virtual Activation
MC26037. Best Website
MC26000. New Category

Deadlines & Fees

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.

Winner's Benefits

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

Submission Details

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

Step 1
Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."
Step 2
Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget you can enter each work in more than one category.
Step 3
Upload your entry* to the system.
Step 4
Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

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.