Welcome to the 2026 Silver & Gold Gala Awards Nominations

Thank you for participating in the official nomination process for the 2026 Silver & Gold Gala Awards.

The Silver & Gold Gala recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate excellence in artistry, professionalism, leadership, education, service, and community impact. This form is used to nominate deserving individuals for one of the following award divisions:

Licensed PMU Artist Awards
PMU Student Awards
Esthetician Student Awards
Community Impact Awards

Award Selection Process

Phase 1 – Community Nominations

The public is invited to nominate individuals they believe deserve recognition in their respective award category.

Phase 2 – Community Voting

Eligible nominees will advance to public voting, where the community helps determine the top candidates in each award category.

Phase 3 – Final Selection

Licensed PMU Artist Awards
The four (4) nominees receiving the highest number of community votes in each category will advance to the Silver & Gold Gala Judging Panel. Judges will evaluate each finalist using the published award criteria and select the award recipient.

PMU Student Awards
The four (4) nominees receiving the highest number of community votes in each category will advance to the Silver & Gold Gala Judging Panel. Judges will evaluate each finalist using the published award criteria and select the award recipient.

Esthetics Student Awards
The four (4) nominees receiving the highest number of community votes in each category will advance to the Silver & Gold Gala Judging Panel. Judges will evaluate each finalist using the published award criteria and select the award recipient.

Community Impact Awards
Community Impact Award recipients are determined entirely by public vote. No judges participate in the selection process for these awards.

Live Awards Reveal

To preserve the integrity, excitement, and prestige of the Silver & Gold Gala Awards, the identities of the finalists and award recipients will remain confidential until the live awards ceremony.

Finalists will be announced live during the gala, followed immediately by the presentation of each Silver & Gold Award.

Join us on Friday, August 28, 2026, as we celebrate the professionals, students, businesses, and community leaders who are making a lasting impact.

Thank you for helping us recognize excellence and make the 2026 Silver & Gold Gala an unforgettable evening.

 

Eligible: Business owners, professionals, organizations, and community leaders. Community & Business Awards • Community Impact Award – Recognizes an individual making a meaningful difference through service, leadership, advocacy, and community engagement. • Emerging Entrepreneur Award – Honors a business owner demonstrating exceptional growth, innovation, and leadership. • Small Business Excellence Award – Recognizes a business making a measurable impact through customer service, innovation, and community involvement. • Legacy Leadership Award – Honors an individual whose long-term leadership has positively shaped the community and inspired future generations.

Eligible: Students currently enrolled in an Esthetics program. Esthetics Student Awards • Future Esthetics Leader Award – Leadership, professionalism, initiative, and commitment to the esthetics profession. • Client Favorite Award – Outstanding client experience and exceptional client feedback. • Golden Touch Award – Exceptional care, treatment performance, professionalism, and attention to detail. • Student Esthetician Excellence Award – The highest esthetics student honor recognizing achievement, dedication, growth, and commitment throughout training.

Eligible: Current PMU students or recent graduates working toward licensure. PMU Student Awards • Rising Star Award – Exceptional branding, social media presence, and professional visibility. • Glow-Up Award – Greatest transformation in skill, confidence, professionalism, and personal growth. • Future Industry Leader Award – Leadership, initiative, professionalism, and positive influence among peers. • Student Excellence Award – The highest PMU student honor recognizing achievement, dedication, attendance, professionalism, and commitment to the profession.

Eligible: Licensed or certified Permanent Makeup professionals. Licensed PMU Artist Awards • Brow Boss Award – Exceptional precision, artistry, healed results, and technical excellence. • Client Whisperer Award – Outstanding client experience, loyalty, and trust. • Industry Impact Award – Leadership, mentorship, education, advocacy, and community involvement. • Gold Standard Artist Award – The highest PMU professional recognition honoring artistry, professionalism, business growth, and industry leadership. PMU Judging Process: Community nominations determine the finalists. Four finalists from each Licensed PMU Artist award category will advance to a final judging round conducted by licensed, experienced, and established PMU Guest Judges. Winners will be announced at the 2nd Annual Silver & Gold Gala.