The who’s who of the Australian beauty industry have been celebrated as the winners of the 13th annual Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2024 (ABIAs) were announced.
Led by founder and CEO, Linda Woodhead, Mocha Group continue to champion and reward the best in beauty, skin and medi-aesthetics around the country through their dedicated delivery of this trusted awards platform.
Recognised as the benchmark of excellence for the industry here in Australia, the ABIAs highlight both specialist and individual categories across beauty, aesthetics and make-up delivery as well as products.
This year’s extravagant ABIA gala awards event was held at The Star, Sydney with a record-breaking attendance of over 600 of the country’s most exciting and innovative names gathered for a night to remember.
The evening was hosted by MC, Will Fennel and entertainment for the night captured the essence of la dolce vita. The showstopping opening performance featured a whirlwind of chic glamour, style, love and a little lust. The Star also played host to the after-party in the stunning Grand Foyer, sponsored by Circadia.
The ABIAs were judged by a comprehensive list of over 30 local and international judges made up of experts from both inside and outside the industry in areas such as 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.
"In the face of a challenging economy, the unwavering dedication of this passionate industry to strive forexcellence for their clients, teams and communities is something to be universally applauded," said 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."
Without further ado, here are the ABIA winners for 2024:
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
For more information contact Kristy Limbrick at Lily Blue: kristy@lilyblue.com.au.
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