Academy hair & beauty celebrate success

Josh Goldsworthy hosted the third Academy Hair & Beauty Salon Awards, recognising both creative and business achievements of the Academy group's salons and team. The black tie event was held at the prestigious Brookland’s Hotel in Weybridge Josh commented, “The evening was about the Academy Salon’s success not only in cutting hair, but also the total client journey.  From front of house and consultation to cutting, colour and beauty, the strengths of the amazing Academy team were celebrated.” There were six hotly contested Business Awards including; Best Client Retention and Record Average Takings; three for Education as well as 15 Creative Awards. Trophies were presented to each of the winners by representatives from Balmain Paris Hair Couture, Living Proof, Alterna Haircare, Salon Evolution Group, Salon Spy and InterTraining Services. Managing Director, Salv Mulé congratulated all the winners on their hard work and contribution to the continuing success of the salons.  He said, "It's evenings like this that just make me so proud of my team and even more passionate about this fantastically creative service industry that we are all part of.” And the winners on the night were... Record Average Bill – Caroline Milne Record Takings in a Day – Hannah Thom Record Takings in a Month – Meryl Thomspon Retailer of the Year – Hannah Thom Best Client Retention – Natalie Evans Best Rebooks – Christine Madigan Most Days Worked - Sarah Biss Best Team Player – Jodie Perry Best Newcomer – Natalie Evans Most Improved Team Member – Amy O’Halleran Above & Beyond – Sarah Biss Assistant of the Year – Talia Smith Graduate of the Year – Amy O’Halleran Front of House – Holly Lovell and Charlotte Vieirra - Martins Most Motivated Team Member - Amy O’Halleran Most Improved Student - Julie Williams Most Creative Student – Talia Smith Most Advanced Student – Lily Yuraszek Extensionist of the Year – Meryl Thompson Colour Technician of the Year- Caroline Milne Men’s Hairdresser of the year -  Charlotte Gorman Ladies Hairdresser of the Year -  John Baxter - Hill Retail Salon of the Year - Cobham Manager of the Year -  Christine Madigan Hairdresser of the Year -  Maurizio Ferraro Salon of the Year -  Claygate