Creative MUA Awards 2025 - Now Open
Welcome to the Make-Up Artist Awards, proudly sponsored and managed by ourselves here Girl Meets Brush, - leading Pro Make-Up Brush/Palette brand and online MUA community.
Open to all Skill Levels, from Beginners to Seasoned Pros, these Awards Celebrate Excellence across the Make-up Industry.
Our Creative Awards are now open for Registration & are set up to celebrate all creativity within the make-up industry.
Our Categories for this range from Glitz & Glitter, Inspired by Art, Body Paint, Historical Themed & Fine Detail (for close up eye or lip art)
Organised Fully Online, our Awards are Accessible for all & run Online via our Portal as well as Private FB Community, allowing for full support & Feedback.
We run Four Awards throughout the year, Bridal Make-Up Artist Awards, Fashion Make-Up Awards, The Creative Make-Up Awards & MUA of the Year Awards.
Our Winners can gain Publication Opportunities (some are pictured below) with Media Partners, Prizes, and Recognition across various categories, including Digital & Printed Certificates, Badges, and Glass Awards.
Our Main Winners within the Awards all receive exposure within our Publication Prizes as pictured above with Media Partners including Malvie, Vigour, Know, Dolce Magazines to name only a few. Some include Main Features & even Front Covers too.
Always wherever possible we gain maximum exposure for our Winners with our Media Partners.
FAQs
How do i Sign up to the awards?
You can sign up via the ‘Sign Up’ Button Above.
Everything is held Online & once the Awards Open for Submissions you will receive Access to our Private Community within our FB Group.
This is where all the Briefs, Info & Support will be held.
How does it work?
Once you sign up, we’ll provide full instructions of how to Participate & our Community on FB where all the Submissions are held.
The Creative Make-Up Awards feature various Make-Up Categories you can enter.
You can choose to enter just one category or as many as you’d like!
We have 5 Categories - Glitz & Glitter, Inspired by Art, Body Paint, Historical Themed & Fine Detail (close up eye or lip art)
Each category includes a Brief to guide your entry and you can submit up to two entries per category.
Winners receive Publication Opportunities with our Media Partners.
Other Prizes & Recognition are given for Varying Levels from Category Winners & Runner Ups, Highly Commended & Rising Star.
How are the winners chosen?
Each Category will have Winners and Runners-Up who will receive Digital Certificates, Finalist Online Badges
Everybody receives Constructive Feedback on their work submitted.
Guest Judges and Industry Experts will select the Overall First, Second, and Third Place Winners from the Category Winners and Runners-Up.
Additional acknowledgments include Highly Commended Places and Rising Star Awards, ensuring inclusivity and recognition at all levels.
Are there any costs in taking part?
There is a Small One Off Sign Up Fee to Participate, we have other Options such as Glass Awards Upgrade Options for Winners, but all other Prizes as well as Support are Included.
Included in Awards Access Pass - Full Access to the Awards Submissions, Feedback, Support and Community, Support & Guidance & Online Masterclass with Guest Expert Plus Digital Face Charts.
Additional Pro Contour Kit - Opt to also include our Brand New GMB Pro Contour Brush Set & Palette.
Include our Brand New [Just Launched] Pro Contour Set & Contour Palette
Elevate your makeup game during the awards with the perfect pairing of our Pro Contour Brush Set and Contour Palette.
Designed to deliver seamless blending and sculpting for professional-level results. Together, they create the ultimate duo for achieving a flawless, airbrushed look.
Here a few Pieces of Feedback from some of our Participants Below -
““Our Make-Up Artist Awards allow you to showcase your talent and be recognised for your exceptional work among other professionals.
Not only can you gain exposure and build your reputation in the industry, but also gain networking opportunities as well as opening doors to exciting career prospects.””
Founded by MUA of 20 Years Lynne Mills, Lynne saw the opportunity to create an award based on skills & following a brief to promote make-up artists' quality of work as well as achievements, as opposed to focusing on public voting.
Lynne has worked within the industry for 20 years now, from running an award winning bridal team nationally, to working on shoots that have featured in Vogue & Sunday Time Style to Elle as well as many more.
Plus as working with many Famous Faces over the years as well as working as a Lead Make-Up Artist at London Fashion Week.
You can read more on Lynne's background on the Girl Meets Brush Website - https://www.girlmeetsbrush.co.uk/lynnemillsmua
