RhodeIsland
Barber Expo
Awards.
Nominate. Vote. Show up. Celebrate the culture.
Get nominated. Get approved. Get votes. Get seen live.
Anyone can nominate a barber, shop, educator, or artist — for themselves or someone else — with a short video or a written story.
Our team reviews every nomination. Approved nominees appear here for the public to vote category by category.
Winners are announced live on October 3, 2026. Nominees and winners must attend to be officially recognized.
14 chances to be crowned.
The people shaping the culture.
Winners
Crowned Live.
Public voting spotlights the community, but the official winners are recognized live — under the lights, in front of the whole industry.
An evening celebrating the best in the barber industry. Followed by Expo Day on October 4.
"The most important awards show the barbering world has seen in a decade."
"A love letter to the craft and the culture that raised it."
"Finally, an awards platform run by barbers, for barbers."
"RIBE is redefining what a regional awards show can be."
Judged by the people shaping the craft.
Powered by the industry.
Questions worth answering.
Who can be nominated?+
Any barber, shop, educator, artist, or industry leader in the Rhode Island barber community. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.
Is there a cost to nominate or vote?+
No. Nominations and public voting are free.
Do winners have to attend the ceremony?+
Yes. Nominees and winners must attend the in-person Rhode Island Barber Expo Awards ceremony on October 3, 2026 to be officially recognized.
Can I nominate someone in more than one category?+
Yes. Submit a separate nomination for each category.
When are winners announced?+
Winners are announced live at the Award Show on October 3, 2026 at Bally's Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI.
Your shot at the crown.
Nominate yourself or the person who deserves it. Rally your community. Take the stage on October 3.