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The Aesthetics Awards Entry is Open
Make 2019 Your Year!
Get the recognition you deserve at the most prestigious awards ceremony in aesthetics
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Following the spectacular success of 2018, the Aesthetics Awards is back and ready to reward the best of the best in the non-surgical aesthetic specialty.
Winning, or even being shortlisted as a finalist, is a prestigious endorsement of your achievements within the specialism, helping to raise your profile and increase marketing and PR opportunities. It also allows you to demonstrate to patients and clients why they should put their trust in you and your brand, and choose you over your competitors. Covering all aspects of the non-surgical aesthetic field, the Aesthetics Awards recognises clinics, medical practitioners, products, manufacturers, distributors and other companies in the aesthetics specialty in 26 categories.
Taking place on December 7 at the dazzling Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in central London, the glamorous ceremony is set to host more than 800 guests, providing another remarkable evening full of entertainment, unlimited networking opportunities, and acknowledgement of the hardest working individuals in the field.
You could be presented with an esteemed award for Commended, Highly Commended or even crowned a Winner in front of hundreds of like-minded peers and dance the night away in celebration of another glorious year in the specialty.
KEY DATES
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ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1
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ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 28
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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED AND VOTING OPENS SEPTEMBER 2
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VOTING AND JUDGING CLOSES OCTOBER 31
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE AESTHETICS AWARDS CEREMONY DECEMBER 7
CATEGORIES
FIND YOUR CATEGORY BELOW! WHETHER YOU ARE A WINNER OR A FINALIST, YOUR HARD WORK SHOULD BE SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT
AESTHETIC NURSE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
Aesthetic nurses who continue to deliver exceptional care and clinical expertise will get the recognition they deserve with this esteemed accolade. Finalists selected will demonstrate an outstanding commitment to patient safety, continued professional development and illustrate actions to demonstrate how they are making a difference in the aesthetics specialty. PROFESSIONALS
MEDICAL AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
Doctors, dentists and surgeons are invited to demonstrate their contribution to the profession, as well as how they have been dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to their patients in the last 12 months. Applicants must also validate how they have worked hard to continue their professional development as well as display an unprecedented commitment to patient safety. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDICAL AESTHETICS
This prestigious trophy will be awarded to an individual with a distinguished career in aesthetics who has made a significant contribution to the profession. There will be no finalists for this category and the winner will be selected from within the profession by Aesthetics Media. Readers are invited to share their suggestions by emailing contact@aestheticsjournal.com.
CLINICS
THE AESTHETICSOURCE AWARD FOR BEST NEW CLINIC, UK AND IRELAND
Did you open your very own clinic after January 1 2018? Show your current and potential patients that your new clinic is something to be proud to be associated with. Finalists should demonstrate initiatives designed to promote growth, commitment to customer service, patient care and safety, as well as good feedback from patients. CLINIC RECEPTION TEAM OF THE YEAR
The reception staff are the face of your business, and it’s time your fabulous team members were recognised for their hard work. If you can provide evidence of outstanding customer service, a continuous training programme, strong practitioner support and effective teamwork, then you need to enter your team into this category.
The categories to the right are open to clinic groups in the UK and Ireland with either more than three clinics (but less than 10) or 10 clinics or more. The group will be judged as a whole on their obligation to excellence in the service they provide, patient care and safety, and exceptional feedback. BEST CLINIC GROUP, U K & IRELAND (3 CLINICS OR MORE)
CLINIC FINALISTS IN EACH REGION ACROSS THE UK WILL BE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EVIDENCE OF GOOD FEEDBACK FROM THEIR PATIENTS.
ENTER NOW TO PUT YOUR MARK ON THE MAP!
BEST CLINIC NORTH ENGLAND BEST CLINIC SCOTLAND
BEST CLINIC MIDLANDS & WALES BEST CLINIC IRELAND
PRODUCTS
PRODUCT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
The Aesthetics Awards will celebrate the products that have truly revolutionised the market in 2019. The judges will look for widelyused products displaying genuine innovation leading to treatment for new indications, quicker or more straightforward results and enhanced patient safety, all backed by sound evidence. ENERGY DEVICE OF THE YEAR
If you are a supplier or manufacturer of an energy device, then now is the chance to prove why yours is the best in the UK. Your device must demonstrate a wide range of indications, optimum duration and tangible benefits over similar treatments on the market and most importantly, evidence of good safety and efficacy.
INJECTABLE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Manufacturers or UK distributors of injectable products for the UK aesthetics market are invited to enter this category. Highlight why your product stands out from the crowd by showcasing evidence of good safety and efficacy, optimum duration and tangible benefits over similar products on the market. TOPICAL SKIN PRODUCT/RANGE OF THE YEAR
With an abundance of topical skincare on the market, it can be challenging for practitioners to select which ones to adopt in their clinic. This award will be given to the manufacturer or exclusive UK distributor who can demonstrate that their topical skin product/range is effective, safe and easy to use.
CLINIC, COMPANY OR ORGANISATION
PROFESSIONAL INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Have you, your company or association launched a patient-focused and professional campaign within the last year or made significant developments to an existing initiative? The judges will look for evidence of activity designed to benefit the industry as a whole, along with tangible outcomes, rewarding the promotion of consumer education and patient safety.
TRAINING PROVIDERS
THE SINCLAIR PHARMA AWARD FOR BEST INDEPENDENT TRAINING PROVIDER
Judges will look for the independent training provider who offers a programme with engaging methods of delivery, a high-quality continued development strategy and achievement of measurable outcomes.
BEST SUPPLIER TRAINING PROVIDER
Do you offer excellent training events or programmes to clients who stock your products or services? This award will look for engaging methods of delivery, a high-quality, relevant programme and achievement of measurable outcomes.
INDUSTRY
PHARMACY DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Brand new to 2019, this award acknowledges the vital role played by UK pharmaceutical distributors who bring new, international pharmaceutical products and treatments to the UK medical aesthetic market. Finalists will be selected on the basis of their product representation, customer service, and ongoing support to practitioners.
AESTHETIC PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
If you offer a range of products at competitive prices, then this is the category for you. Aesthetic distributors that have demonstrated exceptional customer service, product representation and ongoing support to practitioners will be recognised with this award.
BEST MANUFACTURER IN THE UK
Are you a UK-based skincare or equipment manufacturer that offers excellent customer support and the latest range of products? Prove to your clients that your product developments and support for practitioners is superior and enter this category.
BEST UK SUBSIDIARY OF A GLOBAL MANUFACTURER
If your company manufactures an up-to-date range of products or equipment and is owned by more than 50% of an international parent company, then this is the category for you. This award will recognise the excellent service provided to clients by subsidiaries of global manufacturers.
THE HEALTHXCHANGE GROUP AWARD FOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR
What do you do to offer unsurpassed levels of customer Group service to your clients? Those chosen will be able to show outstanding levels of support for their customers, a strong commitment to their industry and a proven ability to assist clinics in supporting patients and growing sales of their product and/or services.
ENTER TODAY
HOW TO ENTER
All entries must be made via aestheticsawards.com. You can enter as many categories as you wish, but you may only enter yourself, a company you work for, an employee who works for your company or a product made that is distributed by your company. Entries made on behalf of a third party will not be accepted. You may only enter each category once. All entries must be accompanied by the supporting evidence requested in the entry form.
YOUR ENTRY
You are encouraged to keep your entry concise and clear; use bullet points and take advantage of formatting options such as bold, underlines and italics to ensure your entry is easy to digest for judges. Please note that formatting cannot be copied and pasted from Word documents, so you should only add these when submitting your entry on the website. A strict word limit is enforced for each question and you must not exceed this; however, your entry does not have to meet it.
THE JUDGING PROCESS
After the entry closing date of June 28, a list of finalists will be selected in each category, which will be published in the September issue of the Aesthetics journal and on the website on September 2. Users registered on the Aesthetics website are able to vote for a winner in the designated categories, which will also be evaluated by an expert judging panel. Other categories will be assessed solely by the judging panel, which will be carefully selected to avoid conflicts of interest.
OUR TOP TIP!
What makes you stand out from the crowd?! Your entry should not only be supported by evidence, but judges will be looking for new and exciting developments, so be sure to highlight what makes you different from the rest!
BEST CLINIC SUPPORT PARTNER
Does your company offer outstanding support to medical aesthetic clinics in the specialty? Those who enter will offer business services tailored to the aesthetics market such as CRM, clinic software, PR, advertising, marketing, financial support, legal advice and insurance.
