Massage Awards 2027

Massage awards recognise therapists who go above and beyond, whether for technique, client care, teaching or building a thriving practice. In massage, many titles are won on the competition floor, so awards and championships often go hand in hand.

In the UK, the BABTAC and CIBTAC Awards come to The Fairmont Windsor Park in November 2026, and the FHT Excellence Awards are entered online by therapists. The National Massage Championship at ExCeL London presents its awards each October. Further afield, the Intercontinental Massage Championship gathers therapists in Athens in December 2026, and in 2027 World Championship Massage awards its titles in Copenhagen in early July before the World Massage Festival crowns winners at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in late July. Regional events add to the calendar too, including M1 Thessaloniki each August, the Latvian Open Massage Championship in Riga each July and the FSMTA Massage Convention in the USA each summer.

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

How massage awards work

Some awards are judged on written entries, client feedback and evidence of your practice, while championship titles are judged live on a model. Read the criteria early so you can gather what you need.

Choosing your awards

• Practice and care: professional body awards such as the FHT Excellence Awards and the BABTAC and CIBTAC Awards recognise therapists and businesses.
• Technique: championships in Copenhagen, Las Vegas, Athens and London award titles for hands on skill.
• Regional pride: events in Thessaloniki and Riga are a great first stage for therapists in Europe.

Attending in person

For championship awards, plan to stay for the whole event so you can watch other categories and join any education. For ceremonies, check the dress code and book a room near the venue.