Get ready for the ultimate Nail Event in Australia!
Unleash your creativity, challenge your technical skills, and experience the thrill of competition at the Global Nail Design Awards (GNDA).
Take to the floor and compete live, or let your imagination soar in the hand-in categories. Want to be crowned Overall Champion? Enter them all and show the full extent of your artistry.
This is your moment to shine — to be bold, expressive, and the most creative version of yourself.
Bring your wildest nail visions to life in front of industry professionals, fellow artists, and nail lovers from across the country.
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Expand your talent and enter other competitions within Australia and around the world.
ABOUT THE GNDA
The Global Nail Design Awards (GNDA) was founded by Viv Clements with one clear purpose: to celebrate exceptional nail artistry and recognise the talent, skill, and professionalism within our industry on a global stage.
After many years as an international competition, GNDA has entered an exciting new era — rebirthed and revitalised by Charlotte Keen, who has brought fresh energy, vision, and structure to the awards while staying true to what GNDA has always stood for: raising standards, encouraging growth, and showcasing the best of the best.
Today, GNDA continues to honour creativity, technical excellence, and innovation across a wide range of categories — giving artists everywhere the opportunity to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
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Register your interest for 2026
There’s so much to gain from entering the exciting Global Nail Design Awards.
Whether you want to showcase your versatility across multiple categories or focus on just a select few, the choice is completely yours.
Every entry is a chance to sharpen your skills, push your creativity, and have your work assessed against high standards—while also building credibility that can genuinely elevate your nail business. It’s a powerful way to stand out, attract higher-value clients, and create content that proves you’re serious about your craft.
Thinking bigger long-term? GNDA can also support your pathway into education, helping you build the confidence, portfolio, and industry recognition that opens doors. And if international competitions are on your vision board, it’s the perfect stepping stone—training you to work to a brief, hit technical standards, and perform under comp-style expectations.
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