We’re back! With the only independent awards event to honour the work of colourists in the UK. The CWGAs celebrate you, the colourist. We champion your skills, your attitude and your genius. With a jury made up of 40+ colour pros, you know you’re work is being judged fairly.
Now in its 7th year, we make the process straight forward for you to upload your entries online.
New for 2025
FIVE new categories – this is 202(thrive) after all!
- Colour Educator Genius
- Student Colour Genius
- Colour Collaborator Genius
- Blonding Colour Genius
- New Talent Colour Genius
Genius Awards entry pack
Download the entry pack on the link below. Have a read and see what you’d like to do. Be careful to check the criteria for each category. If you have any questions, email awards@ihaa.co.uk
Upload your entries
When you’re ready, then head to the link here to upload your entries online. It’s an easy step by step process.
The deadline for first round entries this year is 28th March (except People’s Choice which is later). Finalists will be announced on 28th April and the grand final will take place at Colour World’s 10th birthday party on 2nd June. Watch our socials for more news @colourworlduk
To get you in the mood, you can see the awards show from 2024 HERE
Previous winners of Colour Genius trophies include leading colourists with great expertise such as Jack Howard, Anne Veck, Ashleigh Hodges, Tom Smith, Casey Coleman, Paul Watts and many more. It’s a measure of how valuable a Colour Genius trophy is! The competition will be tough but you’re up for it, right?
Looking for some more colour inspiration? Here you go: INSPIRATION