Nominate Outstanding Professionals for the World Massage Awards
The World Massage Awards is a prestigious, international celebration of excellence in the massage and bodywork industry. Every four years, we honor the most talented, innovative, and dedicated professionals in a wide range of massage disciplines. Now, it’s your opportunity to help us recognize the very best in the world by submitting your nomination through the form below.
We believe excellence deserves to be seen, celebrated, and shared. That is why our awards are carefully structured to highlight exceptional skill in each modality—ensuring that every therapist is recognized for their mastery in their specific area of expertise.
Why Your Nomination Matters
By nominating a massage therapist, educator, or practitioner, you are shining a spotlight on individuals who go above and beyond to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of others. Our winners represent the highest standards of professional practice, compassion, and dedication.
Categories and Modalities We Celebrate
The World Massage Awards includes multiple categories to recognize a diverse range of techniques and traditions. These include, but are not limited to:
- Swedish Massage – Celebrating the art of relaxation, circulation improvement, and gentle therapeutic touch.
- Thai Massage – Honoring practitioners skilled in the ancient art of assisted stretching, acupressure, and energy balance.
- Deep Tissue Massage – Recognizing those who excel in targeting deep muscle layers to relieve chronic tension and restore mobility.
- Sports Massage – Awarding professionals who enhance athletic performance and aid recovery through specialized techniques.
- Aromatherapy Massage – Highlighting the therapeutic integration of essential oils with massage for holistic well-being.
- Hot Stone Massage – Acknowledging the mastery of using heated stones to relieve tension and promote deep relaxation.
- Reflexology – Celebrating practitioners who stimulate specific points on the feet, hands, or ears to promote healing throughout the body.
- Shiatsu – Recognizing excellence in this Japanese technique that blends pressure, stretching, and meridian-based therapy.
- Medical/Clinical Massage – Honoring therapists who work alongside healthcare providers to address specific medical conditions and rehabilitation needs.
Each of these modalities represents a unique tradition, skill set, and therapeutic benefit. Our mission is to ensure that the world’s finest in each category are given the recognition they deserve.
How to Nominate
Use the form below to propose your nominee. Please provide as much detail as possible about their qualifications, achievements, and the impact they have had on their clients and community. Your nomination will be reviewed by our committee, and, if accepted, will be combined with votes from certified peers in that modality as well as evaluations from our expert judging panel.
Together, public and professional voices ensure that our winners truly represent the highest level of excellence in massage therapy.