Industry Influencer & Opinion Leader 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.

INDUSTRY INFLUENCER & OPINION LEADER OF THE YEAR category portfolio requirements

•        Links to your main platforms and follower numbers.
•        Reach and engagement statistics.
•        Examples of your most impactful professional content.
•        Evidence of your educational or professional contribution.
•        Speaking engagements, where applicable.
•        Brand partnerships and professional collaborations, where applicable.
•        Your own industry projects.
•        Publications or interviews, if available.
•        Examples demonstrating your influence on industry discussions, practices or trends.

Video presentation

Introduce yourself, your audience and your work. Explain how your content and activities influence the industry and provide value to professionals.

Follower count alone is not enough. The jury evaluates professional influence, trust and contribution to the industry.