Sunday August 21st saw the Australian beauty industry celebrate in person, once again, as the winners of the Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2022 (ABIAs) were named. Whilst the last couple of challenging years saw two awards ceremonies take place online via livestream, this year, over 500 beauty specialists, business representatives and makeup artists were thrilled to finally cheer one another on at the gala evening at Sydney’s The Star.
Created by esteemed trade visionary Linda Woodhead, Mocha Group has championed the best in beauty around the country for 10 years through this trusted award platform. The ABIAs provide a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories in beauty and makeup, with a wide variety of categories which highlight the leaders and experts in their fields and encompass the industry’s diversity.
Winners were judged by a comprehensive list of over 30 local and international makeup artists, stylists, business, media and industry expert judges including Rae Morris, Julie Piantadosi, Faye Murray, Cameron Jane Thomas and Narelle Lancaster, whilst Hall of Fame winner Emma Hobson, Humanitarian of the Year Rebecca Miller and Special Recognition Julie Piantadosi were nominated by their peers for their incredible impact.
“It felt incredibly fitting that on our 10th anniversary, that 2022 would be our biggest year yet as far as entries,” said Linda Woodhead. “The sheer volume of high-quality submissions was testament to the strength of our industry, even in the face of the impact of COVID. It’s been such an honour to celebrate and honour the very best in our industry for so many years now and I’m excited to see what is to come.”
Below, the ABIA 2022 winners:
Beauty Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Mayerling Skincare
Jessica Turner - Ultra Essence
Dermal Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Danielle Renee - Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic
Sole Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Ultraderm
Nicolette Kocsi - Luminary Melbourne
Business Director/Owner of the Year
Sponsored by Kitomba
Daniela Boerma - Bliss Day Spa
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Danielle Archer - D'Air by Danielle Cosmetic Tattoo
Best Business Performance of the Year (non Salon)
Sponsored by Beauty Expo Australia
Elleebana
Best Marketing
Sponsored by Shortcuts
The Skin Coaches
Best Salon Training
Sponsored by Dermaviduals
The Skin Coaches
Educator of the Year - Individual
Sponsored by Timely
Nancy Abdou
Educator of the Year - Organisation
Sponsored by Your Coach
Australian Dermal Science Institute
Educator of the Year - Product/Equipment Company
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
The Global Beauty Group Education HUB
Best Salon Design
Sponsored by Comfortel
Mediluxe
Best Eco Salon
Sponsored by Biodroga
The Day Spa
Best Newcomer Salon/Spa of the Year
Sponsored by Issada
Lush Skin & Body - Perth
Best Customer Care
Sponsored by Global Beauty Group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Salon Team of the Year
Sponsored by Inskincosmedics
Skin Correctives
Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by GAIA Minerals
Jane Truong
High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by GAIA Minerals
Shella Martin
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa of the Year (4 Treatment Rooms or Less)
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
Skin Correctives
QLD Salon/Spa of the Year (4 Treatment Rooms or Less)
Sponsored by Gay Wardle Education
Ultra Essence
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa of the Year (4 Treatment Rooms or Less)
Sponsored by Glymed Australia
Evodia Beauty Care
WA/NT Salon/Spa of the Year (4 Treatment Rooms or Less)
Sponsored by The Zing Project
Beauty Bar Byford
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa of the Year (5 Treatment Rooms or More)
Sponsored by Naked Tan
Bliss Day Spa
QLD Salon/Spa of the Year (5 Treatment Rooms or More)
Sponsored by Exceed
The Skin Coaches
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa of the Year (5 Treatment Rooms or More)
Sponsored by Alma Lasers
Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic
WA/NT Salon/Spa of the Year (5 Treatment Rooms or More)
Sponsored by Sustainable Salons
LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
NATIONAL WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
The Beauty Warehouse
HALL OF FAME
Sponsored by Elleebana
Emma Hobson
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Julie Piantadosi
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Rebecca Miller
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Skin Correctives
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
The Skin Coaches
BEAUTY SQUAD
Sponsored by INSKINCOSMEDICS, DERMAPENWORLD, ELLEEBANA, TIMELY AND GAY WARDLE EDUCATION
Madison Christer-Brooks - Bliss Day Spa
Mala McAlpin - Lisa Rush Skin Clinic
Maria Cammaroto - Natspa Health & Clinical Skin
Natalie Herschell - Skin Coaches
For more information, contact Jo Coles at Lily Blue: jo@lilyblue.com.au.
