The Local 706 chapter of the
IATSE Union organizes annual
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. In 2016, the awards were divided into 19 different categories. The union also gives Lifetime Achievement Awards to honour the outstanding achievements in the industry, as well as a special Distinguished Artisan Award given to an actor or a filmmaker for their creative contributions. ;Award categories • Feature Motion Picture •
Best Contemporary Make-Up •
Best Contemporary Hair Styling •
Best Period and/or Character Make-Up •
Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling •
Best Special Make-Up Effects • Television and New Media Series •
Best Contemporary Make-Up •
Best Contemporary Hair Styling •
Best Period and/or Character Make-Up • Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling •
Best Special Make-Up Effects • Motion Pictures Made for Television or Specials •
Best Contemporary Make-Up •
Best Contemporary Hair Styling • Best Period and/or Character Make-Up • Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling •
Best Special Make-Up Effects • Commercials and Music Videos • Best Make-Up • Best Hair Styling • Theatrical Production • Best Make-Up • Best Hair Styling • Children and Teen Programming •
Best Make-Up •
Best Hair Styling • Daytime Television • Best Make-Up • Best Hair Styling ==Recognition==