Academy of the Year

Portfolio submission after payment

Payment confirms your entry. You may register and pay before your portfolio is ready. After payment you will receive a form at the email address you provided to complete and upload your files. Your complete portfolio must be submitted by 15 March 2027.

Authenticity

All materials must be authentic and accurately represent the applicant’s work and achievements. Work created by students or team members must be clearly identified. AI-generated, falsified or misleading portfolio materials may result in disqualification

Applicant details and materials

• Full name; academy, salon or brand name where applicable.
• Country and city.
• Email and WhatsApp number.
• Instagram link.
• Website or other professional social media links, if available.
• High-quality professional portrait.
• Short professional biography or organisation profile.
• A 60–90-second video presentation.
• Portfolio materials listed below for your chosen category.

ACADEMY OF THE YEAR category portfolio requirements

•        Academy history, location and educational focus.
•        Teaching team and number of trainers.
•        List of training areas and programmes, including the total number of programmes offered.
•        Number of students trained during the last 12 months and number of graduates.
•        Examples of course programmes.
•        Photos of the academy, facilities and training sessions.
•        Documented graduate results and professional achievements.
•        Student testimonials.
•        International projects and collaborations, where applicable.
•        Championships, conferences or other industry events organised by the academy, where applicable.
•        Awards and achievements of the academy and its trainers.

Video presentation

Present your academy, teaching team, educational approach and student outcomes. Include key figures that demonstrate the scale and results of your work.