Northern Ireland beauty awards launched for 2023

Katrina Doran (skin specialist and awards judge), Laura Shiels (West Coast Cooler Brand Manager), Sarah Weir (MD of Weir Events), and Elanna McGowan (aka EllePearls and founder of Pearl Be) pictured at the Northern Ireland Beauty Excellence Awards 2023 launch event.

Six new categories have been launched for the Northern Ireland Beauty Excellence Awards sponsored by West Coast Cooler.

Designed to recognise and celebrate the success of the aesthetics, beauty and hair industries in Northern Ireland, the awards will recognise businesses in 25 categories, with new prizes launched for Beauty Business of the Year, Skincare Salon / Clinic of the Year, Salon or Clinic Interior Design, Team of the Year, Mobile / Home based Business of the Year, and the West Coast Cooler People's Choice Award (public vote).

The awards will be judged by an industry panel, headed by hairdresser Paul Stafford. Winners will be revealed on Saturday 13th May at a ceremony at Belfast's Crowne Plaza, hosted by Pamela Ballantine.

Entry is free and open to all beauty, hair salon or aesthetic clinic, training school or business within the Northern Ireland, closing on Friday 17th March.

Northern Ireland Beauty Excellence Awards