Do you believe you're the best aesthetic practitioner in Ireland?

The Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards are back for 2023, with the gala ceremony taking place in the InterContinental Dublin on 12 November.

Entries are now open, and among the 14 categories is Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year, sponsored by Cosmeditech Ireland, which can be entered by any IMC-registered doctor, dermatologist or surgeon, Dental Council-registered dentist or PSI-registered pharmacist prescriber working with the aesthetics industry in the Republic of Ireland.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they excel in the following areas:

• A commitment to high levels of patient care and safety.

• Demonstration of ongoing professional education, training and revalidation, where applicable.

• A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates your skills as an aesthetic medical practitioner.

• Testimonials from patients.

• Evidence of clinical expertise.

• Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice.

• Significant contribution to the industry and their profession in the last 12 months.

Among the details we require with your entry are a professional biography listing details of where and when you trained as a medical practitioner; your qualifications, accreditations and experience that are specific to aesthetics; any previous accolades you have been given; any work you do as a conference speaker; any clinical studies, papers or articles you have written that have been published in professional magazines or journals; any associations you are a member of and any roles you hold within these associations; and any paid work you do as a brand ambassador.

You will also need to provide details of your current practice and where you work, from as well as details of your website and links to your social media.

Please be aware that if you reach the finalist stage for this category you will be required to attend a video interview on Tuesday, 26 September 2023.

Visit here for more information on the entry criteria in this category and on the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2023.