Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Emmy‑Nominated Nickelodeon Make‑up Artist Michael Johnston Receives Vanguard Award at 13th Annual MUAHS Awards

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) has announced that Emmy®‑nominated Nickelodeon make‑up artist Michael Johnston was awarded the the Vanguard Award during the 13th Annual MUAHS Awards on Saturday, February 14, 2026! The MUAHS Awards honor outstanding achievement in make-up and hair styling across motion pictures, television, music videos, and live theater. The show was also livestreamed to viewers worldwide.

Michael Johnston and Frankie Grande at 13th Annual MUAHS Awards
Michael Johnston and Frankie Grande at 13th Annual MUAHS Awards | Greg Doherty

A pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades. Johnston helped define the visual identity of many of Nickelodeon’s most iconic series, including All That, The Amanda Show, Zoey 101, Henry Danger, iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Sam & Cat, Game Shakers, and Danger Force, among others. The award was presented by his longtime friend and “family” Frankie Grande, who portrays the fabulous Frankini in the Henry Danger Universe.

The MUAHS Awards, presented by L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, were held before a sold-out crowd of more than 850 attendees, including guild members, industry executives, and press. Actress and producer Rachael Harris (Suits, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Hangover) hosted the evening’s festivities. Frankie Grande, host, performer, and social media personality, returned as the star host of the “Live from the Red Carpet” Pre-Show Livestream. This Spring, Grande will join the cast of Titanique on Broadway. Julie Socash, President of Local 706, presided over the live ceremony, held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.

A full list of 13th Annual MUAHS Awards winners can be found at https://local706.org.

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Original source: IndieWire; Additional source: Deadline.

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