Sunday November 14 saw the Australian beauty industry celebrate the leaders in their fields as the winners of the Australian Beauty Industry Awards and Australia Make-up Industry Awards for 2021 were named as part of a live stream event.
Launched in 2012 by esteemed trade visionaries Mocha Group, the ABIAs, combined with the AMIAs, are the trusted national award platforms which provide a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories across beauty, aesthetics and makeup expertise.
Winners were due to be announced in August at The Star, Sydney, at the hotly anticipated gala awards event as a welcomed chance to celebrate. However, with border restrictions in place, the innovative team at Mocha worked to pivot to an online announcement, with the beauty industry gathering at spas and salons all around the country to celebrate on a smaller scale.
After steady awards growth year on year, 2021 entries were up by a phenomenal 30% with many categories receiving record numbers. This year also saw the addition of the Sole Operator of the Year and Educator of the Year- Product/Equipment Company categories to reflect the current market.
So without further ado, below are the 2021 winners.
2021 ABIA winners
Beauty Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Lucille Ferreira, Temple Skincare & Spa
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year
Sponsored by Dermaplane Pro
Danielle Archer
Business Director/Owner of the Year
Sponsored by Kitomba
Sia Psicharis, Beautyologist
Best Business Performance of the Year
Sponsored by Beauty Expo Australia
Inskin Cosmedics
Best Salon Training
Sponsored by Dermaviduals
La Bella Medispa
Customer Care Award
Sponsored by The Global Beauty Group
Bliss Day Spa
Marketing Award
Sponsored by Shortcuts
Infinity Skin + Body
Sole Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Salon Lane
Luminary Melbourne
Best Eco Salon
Sponsored by Biodroga
Eco Spa
Best Newcomer Salon/Spa of the Year
Sponsored by Refectocil
The Beauty Circle
Best Salon Design
Sponsored by Comfortel
Blue Lagoon Float and Spa
Salon Team of the Year
Sponsored by Inskin Cosmedics
Skin Correctives
Educator of the Year – Individual
Sponsored by Elleebana
Nancy Abdou
Educator of the Year – Organisation
Sponsored by Elleebana
Skin Deep Learning
Educator of the Year - Product/Equipment Company
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Dermalogica
State Salon/Spa of the Year NSW/ACT
4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
Bella Spazio
State Salon/Spa of the Year NSW/ACT
5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Naked Tan
La Bella Medispa
State Salon/Spa of the Year QLD
4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Prologic
Ultra Essence
State Salon/Spa of the Year QLD
5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Exceed
Simply Elegant
State Salon/Spa of the Year VIC/TAS/SA
4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Professional Beauty Solutions
Infinity Skin + Body
State Salon/Spa of the Year VIC/TAS/SA
5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by The Zing Project
Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic
State Salon/Spa of the Year WA/NT
4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Gay Wardle Education
Beauty Bar Byford
State Salon/Spa of the Year WA/NT
5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Sustainable Salons
Eco Spa
AUSTRALIAN WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored By Private Label Dynamics
Professional Beauty Solutions
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA OF THE YEAR
4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Infinity Skin + Body
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA OF THE YEAR
5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Eco Spa
2021 AMIA winners
(Sponsored by FACE BY R)
AMIA High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year
Shiree Collier
AMIA Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year
Ava Belle
AMIA AUSTRALIAN MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ave Belle
