The 13th annual Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2024 (ABIAs) were held at the end of Beauty Expo, on Sunday, August 25 at the Star, Sydney. Honouring the very best in beauty, skin and medi-aesthetics throughout Australia, awards were handed out in specialist and individual categories across beauty, aesthetics and make-up delivery for educators, beauty professionals and salons, as well as in product excellence.
“In the face of a challenging economy, the unwavering dedication of this passionate industry to strive for excellence for their clients, teams and communities is something to be universally applauded,” shared Mocha Group founder and CEO, Linda Woodhead. “The fact that year-on-year we keep breaking records on the number of entries submitted is testament to this commitment. The ABIAs were created to recognise and honour the skill, innovation and service that these professional provide every day so I am thrilled to highlight our winners all around the country.”
With 600 guests in attendance, the festivities were hosted by MC Will Fennel with entertainment in the theme of la dolce vita in an opening performance dedicated to chic glamour and style. The after party in the Grand Foyer was sponsored by Circadia.
Between the Hall of Fame induction, the ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ award, the new up and coming 2024 Beauty Squad team, pinnacle awards across Australian Spa/Clinic of the Year for smaller and larger spas and beyond, beauty professionals across the spectrum of experience and expertise were awarded, as judged by a comprehensive list of over 30 local and international judges. The judges consisted of experts both in and outside the beauty industry, including realms of finance, architecture, PR, business, marketing, business coaching, media, aesthetics, education, beauty and make-up.
Sponsors for the awards included Vitaman, Naked Tan, Esthetica Academy, Dermapenworld, Total Coaching Academy, Gay Wardle, Glymed, Your Coach, Global Beauty Group, Dermalogica, Dermaviduals, Shortcuts, inskincosmedics, Ultraceuticals, Kitomba, Inspire Brands, APMAC, Comfortel, Beauty Expo, Biodroga, Elleebanna, BDR Medical Beauty, Refectocil, Aust Dermal Science Institute and Circadia.
Congratulations to the winners!
Junior Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Dermal Science Institute
Christine Grace Geddes
Beauty Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Refectocil
Demi-Louise Hooper-Tink, SkintifiX
Dermal Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Kristin Rose, Peachy Skin Clinic
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Permanent Makeup Artists Conference
Morgan Harris, The Beauty Extract
Sole Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Naked Tan
Sara Bowtell, House of Samara
Business Director/Owner of the Year
Sponsored by Kitomba
James Vivian, James Vivian
Business Performance of the Year
Sponsored by Beauty Expo Australia
Circadia Australia
Best Eco Salon/Spa/Clinic
Sponsored by Biodroga
House of Samara
Best Newcomer Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year
Sponsored by BDR Medical Beauty
The Skin Coaches – Cooroy
Best Marketing
Sponsored by Shortcuts
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Training
Sponsored by Dermaviduals
Oi Cosmetic Studio
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Design
Sponsored by Comfortel
SSKIN
Best Customer Care
Sponsored by Global Beauty Group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Salon/Spa/Clinic Team of the Year
Sponsored by inskincosmedics
James Vivian
Educator of the Year – Individual
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Alanna Douglas
Educator of the Year – Organisation
Sponsored by Ultraceuticals
Total Coaching Academy
Educator of the Year – Product/Equipment Company
Sponsored by Your Coach
The Global Beauty Group
NSW/ACT – Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Vitaman
Lili Skin Co.
QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Oi Cosmetic Studio
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Esthetica Academy
Luminary Melbourne
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Circadia Australia
Peachy Skin Clinic
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Skin Correctives
QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Glymed Plus Australia
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic – West Village
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
James Vivian
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Total Coaching Academy
Eden Aesthetics
Beauty Squad
Sponsored by inskincosmedics, Dermapenworld, Elleebana and Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Amy Williams, Aeon Aesthetics
Grace Luce, Aesthetics by Grace Luce
Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Shikya Clark, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Bodyography
Eliza Schwab
High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Bodyography
Brooke Clarke
AUSTRALIAN WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Inspire Brands
QLD – Salon Direct Hair and Beauty Supplies
AUSTRALIAN SPA/SALON/CLINIC OF THE YEAR – 4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS
Presented by mocha group
Luminary Melbourne
AUSTRALIAN SPA/SALON/CLINIC OF THE YEAR – 5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE
Presented by mocha group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic – West Village
HALL OF FAME
Sponsored by Elleebana
Alex Zotos
HUMANITARIAN
Sponsored by mocha group
Karla McDiarmid
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