Every year, The Aesthetic Awards recognizes one standout medical professional who has devoted their career to the advancement of the aesthetic industry. The nominee must have spent a significant part of their career within the aesthetic industry and have demonstrated excellence, dedication, high ethical standards and passion through innovation in research, patient care, education or product development. This is our most prestigious award of the ceremony. Nominations can be self-submitted or submitted by a colleague.

*The Aesthetic Awards honor the outstanding work of medical aesthetic professionals. This contest offers great exposure to all participants. Winners receive professional recognition and editorial coverage.

Recognizes one physician in practice less than ten years who has demonstrated thought leader potential with insights, initiative and drive and is on track to making significant contributions to aesthetic medicine.

*The Aesthetic Awards honor the outstanding work of medical aesthetic professionals. This contest offers great exposure to all participants. Winners receive professional recognition and editorial coverage.

The Best Aesthetic Practice Award spotlights the outstanding efforts of a team to build and grow an exceptional aesthetic practice. Entries showcase the work of the staff, staff satisfaction, office efficiencies and patient experience, as well as marketing efforts such as website design, social media tactics, public relations and community outreach efforts. The best aesthetic practice is one that has mastered a holistic approach to implementing systems and programs that build strong patient relationships, drive high-quality outcomes and increase revenue. 

*The Aesthetic Awards honor the outstanding work of medical aesthetic professionals. This contest offers great exposure to all participants. Winners receive professional recognition and editorial coverage.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Best Nonsurgical Body Shaping Enhancement
• Best Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement
• Best Overall Patient Enhancement
• Best Surgical Body Shaping Enhancement
• Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement
• Best Therapeutic Treatment
• Best Surgical Reconstruction
• Best Botched Patient Revision

Candidates may enter multiple categories, but must not submit more than one entry per category. Submissions must include before and after photos (per guidelines provided on submission page) of your best and most dramatic outcomes as well as a 100-word description detailing the procedures and products used. (Please be specific, but concise; detail any trademarked or proprietary techniques and brand names whenever possible.)

*The Aesthetic Awards honor the outstanding work of medical aesthetic professionals. This contest offers great exposure to all participants. Winners receive professional recognition and editorial coverage.

This subsection of The Aesthetic Awards shines a spotlight on product manufacturers and practice management companies shaping the future of aesthetic medicine. Every day, pioneering entrepreneurs, researchers, industry influencers and corporations are implementing innovative programs and best practices, as well as developing new devices and techniques to advance the art and science of aesthetics.

These awards will be presented to industry leaders in the following categories:

• Nonsurgical: Nonsurgical device or product innovation; new or novel use(s) of an existing device that has advanced aesthetic medicine.
• Technology: Leading computer program or software/app solutions that enhance administrative functions within the aesthetic practice.  
• Practice Management: Creative marketing programs and consulting leaders in the industry.

Candidates may enter any category but must not submit more than one entry per category. Please submit a high-quality set of before and after photos of a patient treated with your device or product, as well as a 100-word description detailing your product innovation. Practice Management candidates please submit a 100-word description detailing your product and/or services. Incomplete applications will not be considered.