Anela Mucic as a judge at the Nail Master Award 2026 in Kalkar

On November 7th and 8th, 2026, Anela Mucic will be serving as a judge at the Nail Master Award (NMA) Germany in Kalkar – one of Germany's most renowned nail competitions, which annually brings together international participants and a top-class jury team.

What is the Nail Master Award?

The NMA Germany takes place in Kalkar and includes both live championships and offline categories (submission competitions), judged according to fixed scoring and evaluation criteria by an international jury team. All information regarding categories, the schedule, and registration can be found on the official NMA website.

Anela Mucic as a Judge

Anela is part of the NMA jury team, alongside other experienced nail designers and international judges. Her qualifications for this: a member of the INJA (International Nail Judge Association) since 2015, initially as a judge and later as a judge supervisor. Since then, she has judged countless championships worldwide and has frequently served as a Head Judge. In 2023, she won the Nail Design World Championship in Argentina herself, with more than 90 medals won worldwide.

Why this is interesting for you as a participant

If you are considering entering the NMA or a similar competition yourself, it is worth taking a look at our article series on competition preparation – there you will learn what really matters during preparation: Why competitions are important and the 3 most common mistakes in preparation.

Those who want to prepare specifically for a competition like the NMA can do so directly with Anela – either in the championship preparation group training or in individual private championship coaching. Both provide firsthand knowledge of what a jury actually looks for.

Anela's Pro Tip

"As a judge at the NMA, I see every year how much heart and soul goes into the submitted work – and how often it is small details that decide the final placements. This is exactly the knowledge I try to pass on in my own preparation courses, so that my participants can enter with a clear picture of what a jury actually evaluates." – Anela Mucic, 2023 Nail Design World Champion & INJA Judge

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Nail Master Award 2026 take place?
On November 7th and 8th, 2026, in Kalkar.

What is Anela Mucic's role at the NMA?
She is part of the official jury team and evaluates the submitted and live-created competition entries.

Can I get prepared for the NMA?
Yes, via championship preparation group training or individual private training with Anela Mucic.

Where can I find all information on registering for the NMA?
Directly on the official website nma-germany.com.