The USITT Makeup Design Award recognizes an exceptional makeup designer who is a current student (graduate or undergraduate) or an early career professional (within two years of graduation).

Established in 1998 by USITT Contributing Member Kryolan Corporation of Germany, with plants and subsidiaries throughout the world. Kryolan offers professional makeup designers a system of products and services to help them cope with the tasks of their work through innovative products and education in the proper application of these many products.

Winners of this award receive $1,000 and a Kryolan makeup kit valued at $500. The winning designer's institution will also receive a shopping spree for Kryolan products of their choice, valued at $2,000. 

Awards will be presented at the Annual Conference & Stage Expo.