Barber Awards 2027

Barber awards recognise the shops, educators and artists pushing the trade forward. Some are presented at glamorous evening ceremonies, others on the stage of a big expo, and many include categories for barbers within wider hairdressing awards.

The season is well under way before 2027 begins. The New Zealand Hair Awards are in Wellington at the start of November, the Contessa Awards light up Toronto the following week, and the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards gathers the industry at The Londoner in December. In 2027, London hosts the British Hairdressing Business Awards in March, Australia celebrates at the ANZ Modern Barber Awards on the Gold Coast in April, and the CT Barber Expo and Barber Grammys take over Mohegan Sun in May. NAHA, the North American Hairstyling Awards, follows in Orlando in June. In the UK, the Barber Awards from the HBA are usually held in Manchester in August, and Barbercon Dallas brings its own awards in September.

Every barber awards event is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your entries and your celebrations.

How barber awards work

Most awards open entries months ahead of the ceremony. You may be asked for photographs of your work, details of your shop or team, and sometimes client feedback, before finalists are chosen and judged.

Choosing which awards to enter

• Creative work: photographic and collection categories suit barbers who love editorial looks.
• Business success: business awards recognise growth, teamwork and client care in your shop.
• Community and craft: events such as the Barber Grammys celebrate the culture of barbering.
• Regional pride: national awards in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK build your reputation at home.

Making the most of the night

Ceremonies are usually ticketed and often have a dress code. Book a room near the venue, bring your team, and use the night to meet the brands and educators in the room.