The Clean + Conscious Awards 2026
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Discover everything you need to prepare your entry – from categories and key dates to entry details, fees and FAQs.
“We’ve proudly taken part in the Clean + Conscious Awards for four years, and it remains the most credible recognition for conscious beauty. The judges truly understand ingredients, performance and sustainability. Every award feels genuinely meaningful.”
— Stacey, Tailor Skin, 2025 Gold Winner
8
Years running
116
Categories across Beauty, Body, Food + Nutrition, Baby + more
265,000
Visits to the Awards Directory during the 2025 winners’ season
12 million
Instagram Reach
50,000
Community of Conscious Consumers
23,000
Newsletter subscribers
Why Enter Our Awards?
When it comes to conscious shopping, trust matters. Consumers want products that feel safe and genuinely aligned with their values – and a Clean + Conscious Award helps give them that confidence.
Our research shows that an Awards stamp has a powerful influence on purchasing decisions, while brands tell us they enter to strengthen credibility and connect with conscious consumers. The numbers speak for themselves:
- 97% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product with our Award stamp
- 96% are more likely to buy a product they discover in our directory
- 91% of entrants would recommend entering to another brand
- 96% of brands enter our Awards to build consumer trust + credibility
What finalists and winners receive
Reaching finalist stage is a meaningful milestone, and we make sure you feel supported and genuinely seen.
As a finalist or winner, you’ll receive:
- Thoughtful hands-on review by our expert judges
- A year-round, SEO-optimised product page in the Clean + Conscious Directory
- Positive, detailed written reviews by experts you’re welcome to use as testimonials
- A high-res finalist or winner rosette placed on your product image to share on your website, socials and emails
- Private, constructive feedback to help you keep strengthening your product
- Visibility to thousands of conscious shoppers seeking trusted products
- Optional extra artwork files and promotional tools via our Awards Toolkit
- Reach an engaged community of conscious consumers. See our 2026 media kit HERE for more.
- Automatic entry into our Sustainability + Social Impact Awards (with no hidden costs!)
Independent and science-backed
The Clean + Conscious Awards were created to offer something the industry was missing – a place brands and consumers could genuinely trust. In a space crowded with claims and greenwashing, independence guides everything we do:
- Every product is researched in-house, with no paid placements or sponsored wins
- Clear, transparent steps are in place to avoid conflicts of interest
- Ingredient and materials review is led by founder Emily Fletcher, drawing on her background in Optometry and postgraduate studies in Pharmacology and Advanced Chemistry
- Once a product reaches finalist stage, it’s hands-on reviewed by our expert judges across media, health, retail, sustainability and industry
- Each judge provides detailed, thoughtful, positive reviews to be used as testimonials as well as private product feedback
clean
Containing only non-toxic ingredients and materials
Ethical
Manufactured fairly using ethically-sourced ingredients & materials
Sustainable
Produced ensuring long-term environmental quality for future generations
Responsible
Beneficial to the welfare of local and global communities
“Entering the Clean and Conscious Awards gave our brand incredible visibility and validation. It opened doors to new stockists, strengthened our credibility with retailers and customers, and helped us share the heart behind our organic blends with a wider audience.”
— Lee, Little Wildling Co, 2025 Gold Winner
Enter in 3 simple steps
MEET OUR 2026 EXPERT PANEL
The Clean + Conscious Expert Panel brings together over 80 trusted editors, practitioners, stockists, influencers and sustainability advocates who carefully hands-on review products.
Here are our first confirmed panellists for 2026, with more to come.
Jordan Pie
Nutritionist + Gut And Psychology (GAPS) Practitioner
“This serum is a sensorial delight from the very first drop. The scent is soft and uplifting and sets the tone for a luxurious ritual. It delivers such a refined finish that it doubles as a primer under makeup. A joy to use. This feels like a brand that’s been practising true sustainability long before it became a buzzword. You really get the sense that nothing is done just for show. The fact that products are made on-site at their herb farm is so commendable.”
–Amy Starr - Beauty Editor
“I’m a huge fan of hemp and organic cotton, I think it’s so incredibly essential that we all move towards wearing natural fibres and materials and this is exactly the type of clothing I want to be wearing. I seriously love the materials, this is very important, but I also love their commitment to slow fashion by making limited runs. I love to see lounge, activewear and underwear made from such lush, beautiful, safe materials!”
–Plastic Free Mermaid - Environmental Activist + Sustainability Advocate
In 2026, we’re proud to introduce more categories than ever before.
With over 100 categories spanning Skincare, Makeup, Body, Haircare, Baby, Kids, Food + Nutrition, Home, Fashion, Fitness, Zero Waste and Lifestyle + Travel — there’s a category for everyone. If a category you’d like to enter is missing, please email us here.
Key dates
Entry Fees
Standard:
1st product: $515
2nd product: $320
3-4th products: $290 each
5th+ products: $270 each
Discounts
$50 Start up or Micro Business discount (2 employees or less)
$50 First Nations-owned business discount
All prices in AUD. 10% GST will be added at checkout
The Awards Toolkit - Boost Your Visibility
Our Awards Toolkit offers a beautiful suite of optional extras to help you make the most of your finalist or winning achievement. It includes a click-to-buy link in our directories, a lifetime licence to your product’s Awards artwork files, plus opportunities to join promotional campaigns and giveaways throughout the year.
The Toolkit is entirely optional. Every entry is researched, judged and celebrated regardless, with all finalists simply given the choice to opt in.
If you decide not to, that’s completely fine. You’ll still receive one high-res artwork file featuring your product with its Finalist or Winning Rosette, a place in both our Finalists and Winners directories, and social media features.
For those who do choose the Toolkit, it’s a meaningful way to boost visibility, support sales and extend the life of your Award result.
The 2026 Awards Toolkit is $260 + GST for early birds, and $320 + GST thereafter, per product.
The Sustainability + Social Impact Awards
Our Sustainability + Social Impact Awards exist to recognise brands that are thinking beyond product alone – considering the wider impact of how they source, operate, give back and show up in the world.
This Award is about intention and progress, not perfection. It’s our way of celebrating brands taking meaningful steps to nurture and protect people and planet.
💚 Automatic entry for finalists
Every finalist across all categories is automatically considered for the Sustainability + Social Impact Awards – at no additional cost. No extra forms, no hidden fees.
💚 Progress over perfection
We understand that no brand gets sustainability or social impact perfectly right. What matters is genuine effort and a commitment to doing better. (You can read more about this approach HERE.)
💚 A genuine celebration
This Award exists simply to shine a light on brands creating positive change – big or small.
💚 Last year’s winners
Explore last year’s Sustainability + Social Impact Award winners HERE.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Clean + Conscious Awards for?
The Awards are for purpose-led brands creating products that are safe, ethical and sustainable. Many of our finalists and winners are small or emerging businesses – from kitchen-table startups to growing brands.
Every product is judged on quality and impact, not brand size or marketing spend. Discounts are available for small businesses and First Nations-owned brands.
What makes the Awards credible?
- Every product is reviewed with care and transparency.
- Founded and personally overseen by Emily Fletcher, whose background in Optometry, Pharmacology and Advanced Chemistry underpins the evidence‑based review process.
- Each product is assessed independently, with strict measures in place to avoid conflicts of interest.
- This evidence-based and transparent process means a Clean + Conscious Award is a genuine mark of integrity and trust.
Is it only for large or well‑known brands?
Not at all. Many finalists and winners are small or emerging businesses run by founders creating purpose‑driven products.
We offer:
- A Small Business Discount
- A First Nations Business Discount
Judging is based on product quality and a brand’s relative impact, not brand size or marketing spend.
What kind of impact can entering have?
For many brands, entering the Awards leads to new opportunities:
- Retail interest and media coverage
- Stronger consumer trust and relationships
- A sense of community and peer recognition among conscious‑brands
Entering the Awards is a chance to have your work thoughtfully seen, respected and celebrated by those who share your values.
What is the reach of the Clean + Conscious Awards?
When we announced our 2025 winners:
- The Awards Directory received over 265,000 visits
- Our Instagram reached more than 552,000 users
- The combined reach of our experts and winning brands exceeded 12 million people
- Our community continues to grow to over 50,000, with 24,000 social followers and a newsletter audience of over 23,000 engaged subscribers.
Can I re-enter a product that won or was a Finalist previously?
Yes! Re-entries are warmly welcomed.
If you entered in 2025, you can absolutely re-enter in 2026. Many of our winners are multi-year entrants.
Your product deserves to be seen, trusted and celebrated.
How many samples do I need to send and when?
Initially, you’ll send one product for an in-depth review by our Head of Research & Education, Emily Fletcher. If your product is selected as a finalist, we’ll then ask you to send three additional products (or two for products over $180) for hands-on testing by our Expert Panel. All products are non-returnable and are tested under real-life conditions.
What information is required on the entry form?
You’ll be asked for key details so we can properly assess your product, including:
Product name and recommended retail price
Full ingredients or materials list (INCI)
Product description / key features
Ethical practices (sourcing, supply chain, labour standards)
Sustainability (materials, packaging, environmental footprint)
Social responsibility (giving back, diversity, community impact)
We know no one’s doing everything perfectly – focus on what you’re doing well and the positive steps you’re taking.
How are products judged?
Every product goes through a clear, independent review process:
Initial review – Emily Fletcher thoroughly researches and hands-on reviews each entry, assessing ingredients, materials and overall impact.
Finalist judging – Finalist products are then tested by our Expert Panel of 80+ editors, practitioners, sustainability professionals and ethical business experts.
Judging criteria – Products are assessed on ingredients/materials, usability and performance, packaging (including postal packaging), and ethical, sustainable + social responsibility practices.
Do I need certifications or lab tests to enter?
Certifications (such as organic, fair-trade or lab testing) are helpful but not essential. They’re more relevant in some categories (for example, proving drink bottles are lead-free), but you’re welcome to enter without formal certifications. You can upload any documentation you do have as supporting information.
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