Background
Special Position

Calling for Judges

Search for the Best Massage Talent in Vietnam 2025

Criteria & Standards of the Judges

I. Role of the Judges

  • Ensure fairness, objectivity, and professionalization in each category

  • Direct scoring, evaluation, comments, and recording of each contestant's results

  • Contribute to improving the image of massage therapy, inspiring, and establishing professional standards

  • Participate in training/brief before the competition to ensure synchronization and consistency in evaluation

II. Structure of the Judges

Depending on the scale, BGK can include from 5–7 members, divided into 2 groups:

Expert Judging Panel

3-5 people

  • Evaluate technical skills, procedures, posture, and effectiveness of treatment

  • Each person will be responsible for a group of categories or areas of contestants

Experience Judging Panel

1-2 people

  • Evaluate real-world feedback from customer perspective

  • Give soft points and feedback from the customer's perspective

III. Criteria for Joining the Technical Judges

a. Expertise & Experience
  • At least 5 years of practical experience in the massage, spa, or healing industry

  • Priority for those who have been a teacher, expert trainer, or owner of a large spa

  • Ability to evaluate diverse styles: Swedish, Swedish, Aroma, Foot reflexology...

b. Certificate – Achievements
  • Has a professional certificate or qualification certificate (from a vocational school, reputable center)

  • Priority for those who have participated/scored in provincial, national, or international competitions

c. Ethics & Professional Spirit
  • No bias, no close relationship with contestants

  • Credibility in the massage community and trust from colleagues

  • Commit to honesty, transparency, and confidentiality of scoring information

Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Ability to clearly evaluate, build, and inspire contestants

  • Friendly communication, using professional terminology, standard attitude

e. Understand and follow the scoring process
  • Participate in all meetings and training sessions before the competition

  • Use the correct scoring sheet, follow the time limit, and apply the unified principles of BTC

IV. Benefits for the Judges

Certification & Reputation

National Judge Certificate (high professional value)

Gifts & Rewards

Gifts and rewards from BTC or investors

Network Expansion

Co-op to expand the professional network through official channels

Co-op Opportunities

Priority for those who have taught or specialized in the subject after the competition

Categories that BGK can join

Professional Spa Owner / Vocational School

Traditional medicine or international expert

Representative of the Spa, Dưỡng sinh, Đông y Association

Representative of high-end medical device or skincare brands

Model, artist, famous person with many experience in massage

Note: BTC needs to organize a pre-event BGK meeting (offline or online) to guide scoring, handle situations, and standardize scoring criteria

Requirements for Contestants

Eligibility

1. Age

18 years or older (as of the final competition date)

2. Gender

No discrimination

3. Nationality

Citizen of Vietnam or foreign resident with legal practice in Vietnam

4. Professional Level

Working in the massage, spa, traditional medicine, or relaxation industry with at least 1 year of practical experience

5. Professional Conduct

Not in the period of suspension of practice, not violating professional ethics

Application Requirements

  • Registration form (according to BTC template)

  • Video presentation of technical skills (3-5 minutes, clear face, clear hands)

  • Portrait photo + professional photo (if available)

  • Certificate, professional qualification (if available) - not required but is an added point

  • Commitment to professional ethics - no copying, no cheating, accept results from BTC

  • Introduce yourself (name, hometown, professional experience, massage specialty, reason for participation)

Professional Conduct

1. Importance of the profession

Respect for the profession and the contestant and judge

2. Development of skills

Do not focus on personal goals but on the competition

3. Professional standards

Be friendly and professional

4. Cooperation and connection

Be cooperative and contribute to the massage industry

Requirements for clothing and environment

1. Uniform

Uniform (if allowed by BTC)

2. Personal hygiene

Keep hands clean, nails short, no sharp metal objects

3. Appearance

No excessive makeup (if allowed by BTC)

4. Presentation room

Use professional techniques and equipment

5. Personal equipment

Use clean tools and equipment

Competition Categories

Contestants can choose 1 or more of the following main categories

  • Massage Body, Relaxation, Aroma, Thai Dien

  • Massage Head, Face, Neck, Shoulder

  • Massage Blood, Traditional Medicine

  • Foot Massage, Phan Xa Hoc

  • Creative Massage Techniques, Personalized for Trichology

Commitment to BTC

  • Do not copy other contestants' work

  • Do not hire professional contestants

  • Follow the schedule and do not exceed the time limit

  • Do not cheat the results if you have confirmed participation

Benefits of Contestants

1. Professional Certification

Receive professional certification from the competition

2. International Evaluation

Detailed scoring according to international standards

3. Co-op Development

Co-op chosen into the training program of the massage industry

4. Communication and Connection

Communicate and connect through official channels and social networks

Competition Information

Details about time and location

Time

4-5 November 2025

Location

Ho Chi Minh City

Contact

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