Cosmetic Medicine Awards Return for Landmark Fifth Year Celebration

The fifth annual Cosmetic Medicine Awards (CMAs) is set to return to the Culloden Estate and Spa on Saturday, 5 December, bringing together the very best of Northern Ireland’s medically-led aesthetics sector.

As the only Trust Mark accredited awards programme in Northern Ireland, the CMAs have established themselves as a benchmark for quality and integrity within the industry across Northern Ireland. The awards recognise outstanding clinics, practitioners, companies and products that continue to raise standards in patient care, safety and clinical outcomes.

The CMAs were founded by Lesley McGarrity, who joined forces with PR and event management professional Michelle McTernan to create Aesthetics Events and PR. Together, the pair launched the awards on the international stage in Monaco during The Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC), the world’s leading aesthetics and anti-ageing medicine congress, alongside headline sponsor Evolus.

Speaking ahead of this year’s event, Lesley McGarrity highlighted the significance of recognising local talent within a rapidly expanding industry.

“Aesthetics is a rapidly thriving industry in Northern Ireland, and we truly have world-class clinics, practitioners, companies and products who can now be recognised and celebrated locally,” she said.

“These awards provide an excellent networking opportunity, strengthen bonds between clinics, build a stronger community and reinforce the importance of maintaining excellent standards and regulations for the safety of our patients.

“Our mission is to recognise the professionals, brands and clinics that set the highest standards in patient care, safety and results.”

Michelle McTernan emphasised the importance of the Trust Mark accreditation, which distinguishes the CMAs within the regional awards landscape.

“We are delighted to welcome Evolus as our headline sponsor and are thrilled that the CMAs are not only the only aesthetics awards in the country, but also the only Trust Mark accredited awards in Northern Ireland,” Ms McTernan said.

“We are honoured that our ethical judging procedures, internationally acclaimed judging panel and transparent process have been recognised. Now in its fifth year, the CMAs are trailblazers in the awards sector, setting a new standard for excellence and accountability.”

Suse Alexander, Executive Director for Evolus, said: “We are proud to partner as headline sponsor for this year’s CMAs, a landmark event that truly reflects the energy and innovation shaping the aesthetics industry today. At Evolus, we are committed to challenging convention and redefining performance beauty, making this partnership a natural alignment of values.

“The CMAs represent more than recognition; they are a celebration of individuality, artistry and the forward-thinking practitioners who are transforming patient experiences every day. We are inspired by the exceptional talent across the region and are passionate about supporting clinics and professionals who share our vision of elevating standards while embracing authenticity.

“Our values of grit, impact, fun and transparency are at the core of everything we do. They drive us to push boundaries, deliver results, foster genuine connections and operate with openness and integrity. These same principles are reflected in the clinics and practitioners being recognised through the CMAs, making this partnership especially meaningful.

“As a global performance beauty company, our mission is to empower self-expression and deliver innovation that resonates with today’s aesthetics consumer. Our continued investment in education, collaboration and clinical excellence reflects our dedication to helping our partners thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

“This year’s awards promise to be a powerful celebration of creativity, confidence and community – values that sit at the very heart of Evolus.”

The Cosmetic Medicine Awards are supported by The Aesthetics Magazine, Aesthetics Journal and Sunday Life.