Australian Health and Wellness Awards

2026 eligible category

Personal Care & Hygiene Awards Australia

The Personal Care & Hygiene category recognises Australian brands creating everyday personal care, hygiene, skin care, body care and grooming products with clear information, responsible communication and practical consumer value.

Published criteria Independent process Australian program
Category Personal Care & Hygiene
Entry fee $69 per submission
Assessment Reviewed against published AHWA criteria
Category overview

For brands helping Australians feel confident in everyday personal care, hygiene and wellbeing routines.

Personal care and hygiene products are part of everyday wellbeing, covering products that support cleanliness, confidence, comfort, skin health, grooming, body care and daily routines.

The AHWA Personal Care & Hygiene category is designed for Australian-based product brands that provide clear product information, communicate claims responsibly and place consumer trust at the centre of their product story.

What we look for

Strong entries make trust easy for consumers to understand.

AHWA recognition is not based on presentation alone. Entries are considered against the same published principles that sit across the awards program.

01

Transparency

Clear consumer information, accessible instructions, honest explanation of sustainability choices and responsible presentation of product purpose.

02

Responsibility

Careful marketing, responsible sustainability claims and a clear distinction between evidence-backed practices, general wellbeing support and medical or therapeutic claims.

03

Consumer relevance

Practical usefulness for Australian consumers, with sustainability information that is easy to understand, compare and act on.

04

Usability

Thoughtful product design, accessible communication, practical instructions, helpful customer support and clear end-of-life or usage information.

05

Sustainability

Responsible sourcing, packaging decisions, lower-impact materials, refill or reuse systems, waste reduction, durability or other sustainability practices that can be explained clearly.

06

Evidence and support

Helpful supporting information such as website links, product details, sourcing information, packaging details, certifications where applicable, lifecycle notes or publicly available materials.

How to enter

A simple entry process for personal care and hygiene brands.

The entry form collects the information needed to review your product, service or organisation against the AHWA criteria.

Select category

Choose Personal Care & Hygiene as the most relevant category for your product, service or organisation.

Submit details

Provide your organisation details, website link and a short summary explaining what you are seeking recognition for.

Assessment

Your entry is reviewed against published criteria, including submitted materials and publicly available information where relevant.

Recognition

Successful entrants are notified and may receive AHWA recognition assets for appropriate use across brand communications.

Important distinction

Recognition is not the same as medical approval or certification.

The Australian Health & Wellness Awards is an independent recognition program. It is not a regulator, certification scheme, medical authority or source of medical advice.

Recognition reflects assessment against AHWA’s published criteria for the relevant award year. It does not confirm therapeutic effectiveness, regulatory approval or suitability for any individual health condition.

Personal Care & Hygiene FAQ

Questions before you enter?

Who can enter the Personal Care & Hygiene category?
Australian-based brands, businesses and organisations offering products relevant to personal care, hygiene, body care, grooming, skin care, oral care or everyday hygiene routines may enter.
Can personal care or hygiene brands enter?
Yes. Products such as skin care, body care, hair care, grooming, oral care, intimate care, hygiene products and everyday personal care items may be suitable if they are presented clearly and responsibly.
Does AHWA recognition mean a product is medically approved or certified?
No. AHWA recognition is not environmental certification, medical approval, therapeutic endorsement, regulatory certification or medical advice. It reflects assessment against AHWA’s published recognition criteria.
What information should I include in my entry?
Include a clear summary of the product, service or organisation, website links, relevant consumer information, product or service details, and any supporting material that helps explain transparency, responsibility, usability, sustainability and consumer relevance.
Does paying the entry fee guarantee recognition?
No. The entry fee supports administration and assessment. Submission and payment do not guarantee recognition.
Enter the awards

Ready to enter the Personal Care & Hygiene category?

Submit your entry for the 2026 Australian Health & Wellness Awards and have your product, service or organisation reviewed against published criteria.

Submission does not guarantee recognition. Awards are issued at the discretion of the program based on assessment.