New Zealand’s largest event celebrating excellence in the hair, beauty and barbering industries took place on Sunday 12 November at The Cordis Hotel in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, hosted by Hall of Fame inductee, 4x Educator of the Year, and 4x Excellence in Education recipient, Tracey Hughes.
With a record number of submissions this year, The Industry Awards receieved over 500 entries across its training, business and creative award categories. Each finalist had to demonstrate a passion for their craft and a commitment to raising the standards of the industry.
“The Industry Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate apprentices, trainers, and assessors who are investing so much time and effort to ensure the future success of our vibrant industries.” – Kay Nelson, Division Director of HITO | Te Pūkenga
“The Industry Awards creates a space for individuals and businesses to take a step back and see how they’re achieving success, and provides the platform for them to be recognised. We have been dedicated to helping hair and beauty businesses be more successful for 21 years, and we’re honoured to have played a crucial role in The Industry Awards since it’s inception.” – Alyssa Dowsett, General Manager of Kitomba Salon and Spa Software
“International judges were blown away with the incredibly high standard of New Zealand hairdressing and barbering. Good luck to all the finalists” – Niq James, Co-Chair of Hair & Barber New Zealand
The Industry Awards wouldn’t be possible without the help from L’Oréal and The Salon Owner’s Collective, alongside our other sponsors: Dyson, ghd, Wella, Telesmart, Schwarzkopf, Excel Digital, NZ Hair and Beauty, Comfortel and OneMusic New Zealand.
TRAINING AWARDS
Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Excel Digital
- Alexandra Maree Kenny, Morgan and Morgan The Hair Collective
Beauty Therapy Apprentice of the Year
- Shelly Ann Dale, Bella Me Skin and Body
Workplace of the Year Sponsored by NZ Hair & Beauty
- Reds Hair
Industry Trainer of the Year Sponsored by Telesmart
- Patricia Ross, Ross & Co Hair Design
Industry Assessor of the Year
- Sarah Martin, RA Hair and Beauty
BUSINESS AWARDS
New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year Sponsored by L’Oréal
- UNA
New Zealand Beauty Salon of the Year Sponsored by Salon Owners Collective
- FACE | Body & Beauty Clinic, Balclutta
Top Performing Stylist of the Year Sponsored by Schwarzkopf
- Haley Cron, Zen Hair
Best Salon Design Sponsored by Dyson
- Lash Religion
Excellence in Marketing
- Ross & Co Hair Design
Sustainable Salon of the Year
- Clip Joint Hairdressing
CREATIVE AWARDS WINNERS
Editorial Stylist of the Year – Colour Concept
- WINNER: Heather Newcombe, Laboratorie Cut Colour Makeup
- 2nd – Melanie Langley, Bedlam Hair Design & Bliss Day Spa
- 3rd – Hine Huia Te Awhe,
- 4th – Hine Huia Te Awhe
Editorial Stylist of the Year – Cover Shot
- WINNER: Heather Newcombe, Laboratorie Cut Colour Makeup
- 2nd – Renee Farmer, Cremebrulee Hair, Makeup and Nails
- 3rd – Andrew Cobeldick, Buoy Salon & Spa
- 4th – Kerrie Jordan, KN Colab
Editorial Stylist of the Year – Derek Elvy Visionary Award
- WINNER: Kerrie Jordan, KN Colab
- 2nd – Carl Manderson, Liberte Salon & Spa
- 3rd – Te Awhi-Aroha Waetford, Zibido Hair
- 4th – Wei Jiang, Buoy Salon & Spa
Editorial Stylist of the Year – Next Generation
- WINNER: Heather Newcombe, Laboratorie Cut Colour Makeup
- 2nd – Bay Silver, KN Colab
- 3rd – Abby Robinson, Savvy Hair Design
- 4th – Hannah Culpan, Moha Hairdressing
Editorial Stylist of the Year – Hot Shot New Talent
- WINNER: Mya Perano-Gardiner, Beyond the Fringe Hair Design
- 2nd – Zyon Honan, Kirkwoods Barbers
- 3rd – Kelvin Nguyen, Buoy Salon & Spa
Patrick Cameron Instagram Challenge – Senior
- WINNER: Kate Drayton, Opulence Hair Salon
- 2nd – Alysha Hayward, Hair Technique, Whanganui
- 3rd – Gretchen De Beer, Opulence Hair Salon, Wanaka
Patrick Cameron Instagram Challenge – Next Generation
- WINNER: Phoebe Robinson, Zibido Hair
- 2nd – Shaniah Kelly, Daisy Jake Hairdressing
- 3rd – Caitlin Jowsey – Bourke, Zibido Hair
Editorial Barber of the Year – Senior
- WINNER: Jess Millar, Mancraft Barbers
- 2nd – Boaz Mellor, Mancraft Barbers
- 3rd – Jess Millar, Mancraft Barbers
Editorial Barber of the Year – Next Generation
- WINNER: Boaz Mellor, Mancraft Barbers
- 2nd – Jess Millar, Mancraft Barber
- 3rd – Jess Millar, Mancraft Barbers
