All week long, anticipation sizzled in the air as the countdown to the Aesthetics Awards reached its peak. On March 14, the glamorous ceremony dazzled guests at the iconic Hilton, Park Lane, London, delivering a night brimming with style, sparkle, and unforgettable moments.
For those who are not aware, the Aesthetics Awards were launched in 2011 as part of the Aesthetics Media brand, alongside the Aesthetics Journal and the ACE conference.
Created to recognise excellence in medical aesthetics, the event has been held annually ever since. Today, it celebrates some of the biggest names in the industry, from clinics and medical professionals to service providers, and has earned the reputation of being the “Oscars of Aesthetics.”
The 2026 awards featured categories ranging from Best Clinic Team Member to Best Clinic from across the UK. Other categories included Best Non-Surgical Result, Best Injectable Result, Injectable Product of the Year, Device of the Year, Distributor of the Year, Best Aesthetics, Wellness and Longevity Clinic (NEW for 2026), and many more.
Meaning, those who attended truly had the time of their lives! For example, this year’s host was the ever-charismatic Rylan Clark. The Creative Director at Waken Mouthcare and a social media personality on his YouTube channel. Ross Richard Clark first rose to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in 2012. He went on to win Celebrity Big Brother 11 and has since become a familiar face across British television and radio, hosting shows such as Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, This Morning, and programmes on BBC Radio 2.
Attendees also had the stellar opportunity to dress up, paint the town red, and mingle with industry peers in the most amazing setting. Because, in UK medical aesthetics, the Aesthetics Awards is the crown jewel, complete with standout hosts and unforgettable entertainment.
Introduction done and dusted, let us get into the evening, the finalists, the judges, and, of course, the winners. Without further ado, here we go!
The Brilliant Minds Behind The Judging Panel
As the saying goes, it takes one to know one… and when it comes to excellence, it takes the best to spot the best. With more than 100 judges on the panel this year, the Aesthetics Awards does not just hand out trophies. Oh no… it awards them with authority.
The majority are leading medical practitioners in aesthetics, meaning every decision is backed by real-world expertise. It is important to note that the Aesthetics Awards is a ceremony for professionals, judged by professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, and surgeons, all bringing their insights to the table.
The judging panel is also rounded out by industry heavyweights such as business consultants, marketing minds, distributors, and insurance experts, each adding another layer of sharp thinking and insider know-how.
Therefore, every winner is not just chosen, they are truly earned. Because at the Aesthetics Awards, judging is not just for show. It is serious business.
Some well-known names include Áine Larkin, a highly experienced advanced nurse prescriber and educator at Younique Aesthetics Clinics in Northern Ireland, and Charlotte Woodward, an aesthetic doctor at the Cosmetic Skin Clinic with over 32 years of clinical expertise.
Other notable figures include Cormac Convery, Medical Director at Ever Clinic and a GMC-registered doctor with a background in General Practice who specialised in minor surgery, and Dr Martyn King, Medical Director at Cosmedic Skin Clinic | ACE Group World | JCCP.
A Quick Look At This Year’s Amazing Finalists
Before we look at this year’s winners, let us take a moment to celebrate some of those who have been nominated as finalists, which is an incredible achievement and a true mark of excellence, especially in an award as prestigious as this one.
| Category | Finalists |
| Best Aesthetics, Wellness, and Longevity Clinic | – mSkin – The Doctor Clinic – OSO MEDICAL LTD – Air Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic – Human Health, Linia Medical Group – Clinicbe, Esteem Life Medical Group – The Wellness Atelier, TRACE Medispa |
| Practitioner Of The Year | – Dr Dev Patel – Dr Leah Totton – Mr Ali Ghanem – Dr Beatriz Molina – Miss Jenny Doyle – Dr Anna Hemming – Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme – Dr Selena Langdon – Dr Yousrah Ahmed – Dr Barbara Kubicka – Dr Bonny Armstrong – Dr Rehanna Beckhurst – Dr Ahmed El Houssieny – Dr Nestor Demosthenous – Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, Dr Ana Mansouri |
| Rising Star Of The Year | – Lucy Foster – Mei Abadiano – Amanda Hong – Eleanor Hartley – Dr Harry James – Emma Anderson – Dr Dorota Chudek – Dr Bisma Hussain – Shannon Simpson – Dr Jessica Halliley – Dr Hazel Parkinson – Dr Ben Taylor-Davies – Dr Bethany Rushworth – Dr Ahrooran Sivakumar – Dr Cemal Kavasogullari |
| The Allergan Aesthetics Award For Best Clinic Team | – Novello Skin – The Ezra Clinic – Dr Yusra Clinic – Dr Leah Clinics – Dr Sobia Medispa – Thames Skin Clinic – KAST Aesthetics Ltd – The Cosmetic Centre – Adonia Medical Clinic – Paragon Aesthetics – Harley Street Injectables – Esteem Life Medical Group – Cliniva Medispa, Define Clinic – Derma Consult Skin Specialist Ltd – Aurielle Aesthetics Health and Wellbeing Clinic |
| Best Clinic Midlands And Wales | – Novello Skin – MediZen Clinic – Hampton Clinic – Your Beauty Doctor – Dr Ana The Skin Clinic – Zenith Cosmetic Clinics – Three Medical Aesthetics – Astounding Skin Aesthetics – Air Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic |
| Skin Product/Range Of The Year | – Skinade® – AlumierMD – Klira Routine – HydroPeptide – ZO Skin Health – NOON Aesthetics – ALASTIN Skincare – Revision Skincare® – GF5 Next Generation – Night Repair Therapy – SkinCeuticals P-TIOX – Obagi Medical Skin Range – PCA Skin, Purasomes® Skin Range |
| Device Of The Year | – NeoGen – Dermapen 4 – Optimas Max – SkinPen® Precision – Emerald Laser, Gentlo – Dermalux Tri-Wave MD – Sculpta by Deesse PRO – Sofwave, XCellarisPro TwistLase – MD ULTRA, Lumenis UltraPulse Alpha CO2 Laser |
| Independent Training Provider Of The Year | – Healthxchange – Cliniva Cosmetic Training – FaceTherapy – NI Academy – Inspired Cosmetic Training – NEXTGENERATION Mentorship – Cosmetic Courses, Derma InstituteThe London – Academy of Aesthetic Medicine |
| Company Champion Of The Year | – Victoria Voysey (InMode) – Elaine Krebs (Galderma) – Gemma Hunter (AlumierMD) – Karen Houlihan (DermaFocus) – Rebecca Henry (DermaFocus) – Mike Sherwood (Derma Institute) – Georgina Mackley (Harpar Grace) – Simone Shoffman (Healthxchange) – Victoria Millerchip (AestheticSource) |
| Best Clinic Support Partner | – Kendrick PRPatient – PerfectHARLEYDOC – Digital Aesthetics – Aesthetic Response – My Compliance Clinic – Aesthetic Nurse Software – AesthetiDocs, Clinic Grower – Organised Success Company – YDY Business Coaching Ltd, Zenoti |
The Stars Of This Year’s Awards
Now, a well-deserved round of applause for this year’s Aesthetics Awards winners… an exceptional group who have truly set the standard for excellence.
| Award Category | Winner |
| Outstanding Achievement In Medical Aesthetics | Dr David Sines |
| Best Clinic Scotland | Clinetix |
| Medical Aesthetic Practitioner Of The Year | Dr Anna Hemming |
| Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Of The Year | Amy Bird |
| Rising Star Of The Year | Dr Bethany Rushworth |
| Best New Innovative Product | EXOMIND |
| Best Clinic Team Member | Brendon Molloy |
| Best Injectable Result | Dr Alison Colville |
| Best Aesthetics, Wellness, and Longevity Clinic | Esteem Life Medical Group |
| Device Of The Year | The Lumenis UltraPulse Alpha CO2 Laser |
| Best Initiative/Strategic Project In Aesthetics | British College of Aesthetics Medicine |
| Best Clinic In South England | Berkshire Aesthetics |
| Distributor Of The Year | Healthxchange |
| Best Service/Solution Provider | Aesthetics Response |
| Best Clinic in Ireland And Northern Ireland | Array Aesthetics |
| Skin Product/Range Of The Year | Obagi Medical Skin Range |
| Best Non-Surgical Result | Dr Zoya Awan |
| Company Champion Of The Year | Karen Houlihan |
| Best Clinic Midlands And Wales | Hampton Clinic |
| Injectable Product Of The Year | Profhilo Structura |
| Best Clinic London | Adonia Medical |
| Independent Training Provider Of The Year | Derma Institute |
| Best Clinic In North England | Dr Yusra Clinic |
| Manufacturer Of The Year | Evolus |
| Best New Clinic, UK And Ireland | Hart Medical |
| Best Clinic Team | Esteem Life Medical Group |
The Final Spotlight
If you missed the awards ceremony on 14 March 2026, be sure to mark your calendar, as the Aesthetics Awards return on 13 March 2027.
In reality, this event, held in association with the ACE (Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition), described on its website as “empowering the medical aesthetics community”, is far more than just an evening of celebration.
It is a cornerstone moment for the industry, bringing together innovation, expertise, and excellence under one roof.
Whether you are a distributor, surgeon, medical aesthetician, injector, clinic owner, or part of the marketing side of aesthetics, this is truly an event not to be missed.
Look, if we have said it once, we will most certainly say it again. THIS event is an absolute must-attend. Meaning, it is most certainly not to be missed.
