For everyone who’s been asking recently, and a general heads-up if you’re planning to enter this year, this is a quick note re. the OPENING DATE for the 2026 Awards.
It’s going to be a special year, marking 15 Years of The Beauty Shortlist Awards!
And for the first time ever, *all the awards* (Beauty, Wellbeing, Men’s, Mama & Baby and Eco) will open for entries on the same day.
Also the Mama & Baby and Eco Awards will both be held earlier, on Friday 10 April instead of June.
KEY DATES & DEADLINES
Entries Open: Monday 1 September
Entries Close: Tuesday 30 September
(Samples: Tuesday 7 October)
2 0 2 6 Awards
FRIDAY 6 MARCH
The Beauty Shortlist, Wellbeing & Men’s Awards
FRIDAY 10 APRIL
The Mama & Baby and Eco Awards
(earlier this year, so that winners will have two extra months in which to share, celebrate and capitalise on their awards wins).
THE NEW AWARDS FAQs PAGE
A dedicated 2026 Awards frequently asked questions page will be up within a week or so, including a How To Enter guide (it’s quick and easy).
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE ENTRY FORM IS UP?
Just email hannahbeautyshortlist(at)gmail.com with YES in the subject line (no need to write a message unless you want to).
Although the official opening date is 1 September, the Entry Form might be up a week prior, so we can let you know as soon as it is.
Wishing you a happy August , wherever and however you are spending it.