Awards Submission


Awards Submissions


Submissions Open: Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Submissions Close: Friday, 22 November 2024

First Round Judging: 22 November  - 6 December 2024

Second Round Judging (Video Submissions): 9 December - 20 December 2024

Shortlist Announcement: Monday, 23 December  2024


Submission Process


Open for Submissions:

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Details: Entrants can submit their applications via our awards website. Ensure all required forms and documents are completed.

Submission Deadline:

End Date: Friday, 22 November 2024

Details : All submissions must be received by the end of September to be considered for the awards.

Judging Process


First Round Judging:

Timeframe: 22 November - 6 December 2024

Details: Judges will review all submitted forms and documents. Criteria will include impact, innovation, and excellence in the field of menopause aesthetics.

Second Round Judging:

Timeframe:  9 December 2024 - 20 December 2024

Details: Shortlisted entrants from the first round will be asked to submit a short video. Videos should highlight the entrant's achievements and contributions to the menopause aesthetics industry.

Shortlist Announcement:

Date:  Friday, 23 December 2024

Details: The shortlist for each category will be announced on our website and social media channels.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entering into the MIA Awards 2025 is simple – just complete our entry form here and include a high-resolution image plus a short description of the product/treatment itself. You will also need to provide 6 full-size samples for our judging panel.

Categories

Only one product and category can be submitted per entry. If you would like to enter multiple products or multiple categories, please do so one entry at a time. Before submitting your entry, please read category information and criteria below.

Who is this award for?

Who is this award for? Devices play a crucial role in improving quality of life during perimenopause and beyond, so this award is designed to acknowledge the cutting-edge technology that is helping women take back control of their sex lives and bladders by addressing concerns such as pelvic floor weakness, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), skin laxity, pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). The award is open to any company (manufacturer, supplier or distributor) based in the UK and Ireland with an intimate health device.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your device as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who work with you and use your device with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria

  • A device designed for intimate health that has made an impact on the UK menopause market 
  • Innovative technology 
  • An evidence base to support claims
  • A company which supports its clients
  • A safe and ethical approach to supplying an intimate health device in the UK
  • Visionary marketing
  • Unique qualities which set the company apart from its competitors

Who is this award for?

Intimate health is an important category when it comes to the menopause and aesthetics intersection. From sexual dysfunction and dryness to loss of bladder control and prolapse, women experience multiple vaginal symptoms during menopause. We know there are lots of amazing solutions out there, and this award celebrates them. Open to any company (manufacturer, supplier or distributor) based in the UK and Ireland with an intimate health product or treatment.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product or treatment as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who work with you and use your treatment or product with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria 

  • A product or treatment designed for intimate health that has made an impact on the UK menopause market
  • An innovative and cutting-edge product or treatment designed to address one or more menopausal symptoms
  • Proven results 
  • An evidence-base for claims 
  • A safe and ethical approach to supplying an intimate health product or treatment in the UK 
  • Visionary marketing 
  • Unique qualities which set the product or treatment apart from its competitors •
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand 
  • A product/treatment that is safe and ethical

Who is this award for?

Are you a company that manufactures or distributes a hair treatment or product specifically aimed at the menopause market in the UK and Ireland? Or a clinic that has developed a hair loss protocol for menopause? Hair loss can be devastating for women during menopause, so we want to hear about the most cutting-edge solutions to address it. Whether you have an in-clinic protocol, combining different modalities, or you manufacture or distribute a product or device designed to address hair loss, this award is for you.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product/treatment as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who use your products with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria

  • A treatment/product for hair loss that has made an impact on the menopause market 
  • An innovative approach, ingredients or technology
  • Visionary marketing
  • Products or treatments that have created a buzz within the industry. 
  • Unique qualities which set it apart from its competitors
  • An evidence-base for claims 
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand
  • A product/treatment that is safe and ethical 
  • Proven results

Who is this award for?

Do you have case studies for your perimenopausal/menopausal patients that you are proud of? Treatments can be life-changing for women going through menopause, and we want to hear about yours. Perhaps you have helped address the signs of skin ageing associated with menopause in a transformative way or have taken a 360-degree approach where you have supported a patient with how they look and feel from the inside out using lifestyle advice, hormone replacement and aesthetic treatments. If you have a case study you are proud of and a patient whose life you have changed, this award is for you. We want to celebrate your successes by showcasing the kind of results aesthetics clinics can achieve for their menopausal patients. This award is open to healthcare professionals registered with the GMC, GDC, NMC, GPhC or international equivalent working with the aesthetics industry in the UK or Ireland.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entries you submit, so make sure you inject all that passion you have for helping menopausal women into it. We know writing is not everyone’s strong suit, so don’t worry. You will have a chance to send a video in, too, to support your entry backed up with testimonials from the patient featured in the case study. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a judging panel of your peers in a second round of judging.

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Criteria

  • The winner will demonstrate that they excel in the following areas:
  • A case study that demonstrates high levels of patient care and safety in relation to the menopause 
  • A result that the patient was happy with 
  • A case study that demonstrates your skills in helping with symptoms of the menopause 
  • A testimonial from the patient
  • Evidence of the clinical expertise of the practitioner
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice

Who is this award for?

Are you a company that manufactures or distributes a regenerative product or treatment in the UK and Ireland? Menopause impacts facial and skin ageing in many ways, and regenerative aesthetics is an exciting new frontier in addressing this. It is also indicated for intimate treatments, and we welcome regenerative treatments in this category, too. Whether you manufacture or distribute a product (topical or injectable) or device designed to regenerative the skin or intimate areas during menopause, this award is for you.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who use your products with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria 

  • A regenerative treatment/product that has made an impact on the menopause market
  • An innovative approach, ingredients or technology 
  • Visionary marketing
  • Products or treatments that have created a buzz within the industry.
  • Unique qualities which set it apart from its competitors
  • An evidence-base for claims
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand
  • A regenerative product/treatment that is safe and ethical 
  • Proven results

Who is this award for?

Are you a company that manufactures or distributes a skin product designed to support menopausal skin in the UK and Ireland? Menopause impacts the skin in many ways, and it's here that the true synergy between menopause and aesthetics lies. Whether you manufacture or distribute a product (topical or injectable) or device designed to address the changes to skin during menopause, this award is for you.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who use your products with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria

  • A treatment/product for skin that has made an impact on the menopause market
  • An innovative approach, ingredients or technology
  • Visionary marketing
  • Products or treatments that have created a buzz within the industry.
  • Unique qualities which set it apart from its competitors
  • An evidence-base for claims 
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand 
  • A product/treatment that is safe and ethical
  • Proven results

Who is this award for?

Are you a company that manufactures or distributes a supplement or nutrition product specifically aimed at the menopause market in the UK and Ireland? Lifestyle is a key factor in a holistic approach to menopause care, and we want to celebrate the innovative supplements and nutrition brands supporting women through menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who use your products with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria 

  • A supplement or nutrition product that has made an impact on the menopause market
  • An innovative approach 
  • Visionary marketing
  • A supplement or nutrition product that has created a buzz within the industry. 
  • Unique qualities which set it apart from its competitors • An evidence-base for claims
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand 
  • A supplement or nutrition product that is safe and ethical
  • Proven results

Who is this award for?

This award recognises individuals or organisations that have effectively used social media to educate, support, and empower women experiencing menopause. Whether you run a dedicated social media channel, create engaging content, or foster a supportive online community, we want to celebrate your contributions. This award is open to any practitioner, clinic or influencer in the UK or Ireland with a social media presence dedicated to educating women about menopause or raising awareness of menopause.

How will this category be judged?

A shortlisting judging panel will view your social media platforms and score them against the criteria for this category. Then, the shortlisted businesses will be required to submit a specific piece of social activity from 2024 that received a high level of positive engagement with a written explanation of its planning, execution, and outcome, detailing how it contributed to business growth.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate that their social media excels in the following areas:

  • Creation and sharing of educational content about menopause that has reached a wide audience.
  • Content that appeals to its audience.
  • Consistency: Frequent posting of a mix of content.
  • Evidence of a well-thought-out social media plan.
  • A genuine follower count.
  • Ethical promotion of services and products offered.
  • Evidence of team’s/practitioner’s personalities. 
  • High-quality photography.
  • Effective use of social media engagement metrics such as followers, shares, and interactions that show a high level of engagement with followers.
  • Building and nurturing a supportive online community for women experiencing menopause. 
  • Testimonials or evidence of support from community members, peers, or organisations. 
  • Commitment to and passion for advocating for menopause awareness on social media.

Who is this award for?

Women are having their voices heard more than ever when it comes to menopause, but there’s still a way to go, and that’s why those people advocating and campaigning are so important. Perhaps you have been part of efforts to lobby for menopause rights in the workplace or have a social media channel dedicated to raising awareness and educating women. In whatever way you have been campaigning and advocating for women, we want to celebrate you and everything you do. This award is open to anyone who advocates or campaigns for women during menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your device as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by votes, so get those who love, support and champion you behind you.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate a selection of the below criteria relevant to their specific advocacy approach or campaign:

  • Significant contributions to raising awareness and advocating for menopause-related issues and/or evidence of efforts to lobby for menopause rights, whether in the workplace or through public campaigns.
  • Initiatives to educate and inform women and the broader community about menopause which could include development of resources, workshops, or informational content that has reached a wide audience. 
  • Effective use of social media platforms to advocate for menopause awareness and evidence engagement metrics such as followers, shares, and interactions that show active participation and influence. 
  • Building and nurturing a supportive community for women experiencing menopause. 
  • Testimonials or evidence of support from community members, peers, or organisations. 
  • Innovative approaches or unique methods employed in campaigns or advocacy efforts.
  • Creative solutions to address challenges associated with menopause awareness and education. 
  • Commitment to and passion for advocating for menopause awareness.
  • Consistency in efforts and activities over time.

Who is this award for?

Any aesthetic clinic based in the Greater London area that is also providing support for women during menopause. Whether you are offering menopause-specific treatments, intimate health procedures or hormones or have referral schemes to menopause specialists, we want to celebrate the aesthetics clinics that are championing and supporting women on their journey through menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your clinic as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a second round of judging, where you will have the opportunity to submit a video answering questions about your clinic to give the judges a better feel for who you are and your passion for management.

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Criteria

Entrants will have to demonstrate:

  • Dedication to supporting women through menopause alongside their aesthetic services
  • Working within scope of practice and referring to other specialists where necessary
  • An informative and educational website
  • Ethical marketing and promotion of your practice and the procedures you offer for menopause
  • An excellent treatment menu with products, treatments and services that meet the demand of your clients and reflect your expertise
  • Your reputation
  • Excellent levels of customer service and patient care • Knowledgeable, well-trained and professional staff
  • A point of difference from the opposition 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates the results your practice provides to patients 
  • Testimonials from patients
  • Evidence of the clinical expertise of your lead practitioners 
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice

Who is this award for?

Any aesthetic clinic based in the North of England that is also providing support for women during menopause. Whether you are offering menopause-specific treatments, intimate health procedures or hormones or have referral schemes to menopause specialists, we want to celebrate the aesthetics clinics that are championing and supporting women on their journey through menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your clinic as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a second round of judging, where you will have the opportunity to submit a video answering questions about your clinic to give the judges a better feel for who you are and your passion for management.

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Criteria

Entrants will have to demonstrate:

  • Dedication to supporting women through menopause alongside their aesthetic services
  • Working within scope of practice and referring to other specialists where necessary
  • An informative and educational website
  • Ethical marketing and promotion of your practice and the procedures you offer for menopause
  • An excellent treatment menu with products, treatments and services that meet the demand of your clients and reflect your expertise
  • Your reputation
  • Excellent levels of customer service and patient care
  • Knowledgeable, well-trained and professional staff
  • A point of difference from the opposition 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates the results your practice provides to patients
  • Testimonials from patients
  • Evidence of the clinical expertise of your lead practitioners 
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice

Who is this award for?

Any aesthetic clinic based in Scotland that is also providing support for women during menopause. Whether you are offering menopause-specific treatments, intimate health procedures or hormones or have referral schemes to menopause specialists, we want to celebrate the aesthetics clinics that are championing and supporting women on their journey through menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your clinic as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a second round of judging, where you will have the opportunity to submit a video answering questions about your clinic to give the judges a better feel for who you are and your passion for management.

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Criteria

Entrants will have to demonstrate: 

  • Dedication to supporting women through menopause alongside their aesthetic services 
  • Working within scope of practice and referring to other specialists where necessary
  • An informative and educational website
  • Ethical marketing and promotion of your practice and the procedures you offer for menopause
  • An excellent treatment menu with products, treatments and services that meet the demand of your clients and reflect your expertise 
  • Your reputation 
  • Excellent levels of customer service and patient care • Knowledgeable, well-trained and professional staff
  • A point of difference from the opposition 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates the results your practice provides to patients 
  • Testimonials from patients
  • Evidence of the clinical expertise of your lead practitioners 
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice

Who is this award for?

Any aesthetic clinic based in the South of England that is also providing support for women during menopause. Whether you are offering menopause-specific treatments, intimate health procedures or hormones or have referral schemes to menopause specialists, we want to celebrate the aesthetics clinics that are championing and supporting women on their journey through menopause.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your clinic as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a second round of judging, where you will have the opportunity to submit a video answering questions about your clinic to give the judges a better feel for who you are and your passion for management.

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Criteria

Entrants will have to demonstrate:

  • Dedication to supporting women through menopause alongside their aesthetic services
  • Working within scope of practice and referring to other specialists where necessary
  • An informative and educational website 
  • Ethical marketing and promotion of your practice and the procedures you offer for menopause
  • An excellent treatment menu with products, treatments and services that meet the demand of your clients and reflect your expertise 
  • Your reputation 
  • Excellent levels of customer service and patient care
  • Knowledgeable, well-trained and professional staff 
  • A point of difference from the opposition 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates the results your practice provides to patients 
  • Testimonials from patients • Evidence of the clinical expertise of your lead practitioners
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice

Who is this award for?

If you are adding menopause support into your clinic, then undertaking additional training is key, so we want to highlight the training providers offering a high standard of ethical education to those wanting to expand their scope of practice. Any training or education provider in the UK or Ireland providing training to aesthetic practitioners for menopause-related services.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your device as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided during a second round of judging by industry peers.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate:

  • A commitment to outstanding training in the menopause sector 
  • Dedication to exceptional management and leadership development 
  • Quality and innovation in how the training is delivered 
  • Positive outcomes of training

Who is this award for?

Any NMC-registered nurse working with the aesthetics industry in the UK or Ireland providing menopause support.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entries you submit, so make sure you inject all that passion you have for helping menopausal women into it. We know writing is not everyone’s strong suit, so don’t worry. You will have a chance to send a video in, too, to support your entry. The judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a judging panel of your peers in a second round of judging.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate that they excel in the following areas:

  • A commitment to high levels of patient care and safety in relation to the menopause.
  • Demonstration of ongoing professional education and training in menopause. 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates your skills in helping with symptoms of menopause. 
  • Testimonials from patients. 
  • Evidence of clinical expertise.
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice.
  • Working within scope of practice and referring out when appropriate.

Who is this award for?

Are you a manufacturer, supplier or distributor who has an innovative and cutting-edge product that supports women during menopause? Then this award is for you. We are celebrating the ingredients, the technology and the science that come together to create exciting, new and groundbreaking options for women to address menopause symptoms within the aesthetics marketplace. Perhaps you have a product that helps with vaginal or bladder symptoms? Maybe you have a product that’s helping women who are losing their hair? Perhaps you have a menopause skincare line? Whatever it is, we want to hear from you.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entry you submit, so make sure you give them as much information and evidence to showcase your product as possible. Our judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by the clinics, practitioners and patients who use your products with votes, so get those who love your brand to support and champion you.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate:

  • An innovative and cutting-edge product designed to address one or more menopausal symptoms
  • An evidence-base for claims
  • Testimonials from patients and or practitioners about the brand
  • A product that is safe and ethical
  • Proven results
  • Visionary marketing/launch campaign
  • Products that have created a buzz within the industry 
  • Unique qualities which set it apart from its competitors

Who is this award for?

Any General Medical Council or Irish Medical Council registered doctor, dermatologist or surgeon working with the aesthetics and Menopause industry in the UK or Ireland.

How will this category be judged?

Our judging panel will create a shortlist based on the entries you submit, so make sure you inject all that passion you have for helping menopausal women into it. We know writing is not everyone’s strong suit, so don’t worry. You will have a chance to send a video in, too, to support your entry. The judges will score your entries based on whether they meet the required criteria, so familiarise yourself with what we are looking for before you write your entry. The winner will then be decided by a combination of votes and a judging panel of your peers in a second round of judging.

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Criteria

The winner will demonstrate that they excel in the following areas: 

  • A commitment to high levels of patient care and safety in relation to the menopause.
  • Demonstration of ongoing professional education and training in menopause. 
  • A minimum of one patient case study that demonstrates your skills in helping with symptoms of menopause. 
  • Testimonials from patients. 
  • Evidence of clinical expertise. 
  • Ethical provision of treatments and adherence to best practice. 
  • Working within scope of practice and referring out when appropriate.

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