Nail Awards 2027
Find all the nail awards worldwide for 2027, with dates, venues, tickets and what is on. Compare the events and plan your visit.
- 18 Events listed
- 11 Nov Next: Cosmoprof Asia
- 12 Countries
About Nail Awards
Nail awards shine a light on the technicians, educators, salons and brands raising the bar for the craft. Some are glamorous evenings with a red carpet and a black tie dinner, while others are judged on the show floor where you can watch the work take shape.
Nail focused awards sit at the heart of this page. The Nail Excellence Awards near Baltimore usually run in early October, the Scratch Stars Awards in London celebrate the nail community with free entry, and the Global Nail Design Awards in Australia each September reward creative design. Nailympia London, Japan Nail Expo and the Nailpro series pair awards with competitions. Wider beauty awards with nail categories fill the rest of the year, including the Professional Beauty Awards in London in February, the CEW UK Beauty Awards in March, NAHA in Orlando in June and the Contessa Awards in Toronto each November.
Every nail awards event is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your entries and your evenings out.
Every event, in date order
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11 to 13 November 2026 · Wan Chai
Cosmoprof Asia
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
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22 to 23 November 2026 · Tokyo
Japan Nail Expo 2026
Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 1 & 2 + Atrium).
There are 18 events on this list. Browse the full calendar to see them all.
Plan your trip
Planning your awards year
Awards follow a rhythm: entries open, finalists are announced, then the ceremony. Note each closing date so you have time to gather photos, client feedback or portfolio work. Many awards close entries several months before the big night.
Choosing which awards to enter
- For nail specialists: the Nail Excellence Awards, Scratch Stars Awards and Global Nail Design Awards focus on nails.
- For live work: Nailympia and Nailpro events judge competitors on the day.
- For salon recognition: wider industry awards such as the Professional Beauty Awards and the Guild Awards of Excellence include salon and therapist categories.
- For product brands: the CEW UK Beauty Awards and awards at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna recognise products.
Attending a ceremony abroad
Book a room at or near the venue so the evening is easy. Check the dress code and ticket deadlines, and allow time the next day to visit any show running alongside the awards.
Your questions, answered
When are the nail awards in 2027?
The Professional Beauty Awards take place in London on 28 February 2027, the CEW UK Beauty Awards on 4 March 2027 and the NAHA awards in Orlando on 6 June 2027. Before that, the Contessa Awards in Toronto take place on 8 November 2026.
What are the main nail awards?
Nail focused awards include the Nail Excellence Awards, the Scratch Stars Awards, the Global Nail Design Awards and the awards held at Nailympia and Japan Nail Expo.
How do I enter a nail award?
Most awards open entries online months before the ceremony, asking for photos of your work and a short written entry. Check each event for its categories and closing dates.
Are nail awards free to attend?
Some are. The Scratch Stars Awards and Nailympia London have free entry, while many ceremony dinners are ticketed.
Are there nail awards online?
Yes. The American Spa Professional's Choice Awards run online and include nail categories alongside spa, skin and hair.
Where can I find awards for the whole beauty industry?
Our Beauty Awards 2027 page lists every beauty awards event worldwide, from hair and skin to spa and aesthetics.
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