BEST IN BEAUTY FOR 2023 ANNOUNCED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS
Mocha Group are excited to yet again champion and celebrate the best in beauty around the country with announcement of the Finalists for the Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2023. Launched in 2012 by esteemed trade visionary Linda Woodhead, the ABIAs are the trusted national award platform which provide a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories in beauty and make-up.
The awards offer a wide variety of categories which highlight the leaders and experts in their field and encompass the full breadth of the industry’s diversity. The awards’ constant evolution to reflect the latest global trends and developments was seen in the phenomenal increase in entries this year, with record 300+ entries judged by 40 industry icons.
Plans for this year’s gala awards event are full steam ahead with the most aesthetically clinical, creative, and entrepreneurial minds in the country set to gather together to celebrate their industry. The Star, Sydney will play host to what will be an evening to remember, with the after-party on site at The Star in the stunning Grand Foyer, sponsored by Guiya Minerals. Beauty Squad, the acclaimed program which supports and spotlights next-gen talent is also back with winners to be announced at the event.
Sponsors for the awards include TAFE NSW, Naked Tan, Dermapen World, TADLI, Circadia, Gay Wardle Skin Institute, Exceed, Timely, Global Beauty Group, Dermalogica, Dermaviduals, Shortcuts, Inskincosmedics, Beauty Biz, Kitomba, Beauty Pro by Dateline, Dermaplaning Australia, Sustainable Salons, Comfortel, Beauty Expo Australia, Biodroga, Ellebanna, Professional Beauty Solution, Your Coach, Mayerling Skincare and Australian Dermal Science Institute.
Linda is excited to announce these hard-working Finalists;
“2023 has certainly far exceeded our expectations as far as entries with a record number of high quality submissions testament to the strength of our industry. As always Australia’s clinical beauty and make-up experts are operating at a global standard and we are thrilled to honour their innovation and skill. Our industry and our 200+ Finalists’ local communities should be so proud of all their achievements.”
AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS 2023
27th August 2023
The Star, Sydney: 7pm – 11pm
After Party: 11pm – 1am in the Star Foyer, sponsored by Guiya Minerals
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ABIA 2023 FINALISTS
JUNIOR THERAPIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Australian Dermal Science Institute
Alicia Arian, Sapphire Skin Studio
Cheyenne Rowley, endota Spa
Georgia Clements, Sana Skin Clinic
Joan Kong, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic
Karla Jaudzems, Sana Skin Clinic
Lisa May, Your Very Best
Loan Nguyen, LN Artistry salon
Maggie Gallagher, Skintifix
Matthew Harris, James Vivian
Tara van der Linden, Aurora Spa
Tara Wheatley, The Skin Coaches
Vanessa Vlach, Vlach Beauty
BEAUTY THERAPIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Mayerling Skincare
Alana Giovenco, Bliss Day Spa
Alix Fahey, LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Brooke Pace, Peachy Skin Clinic
Christie Cameron, SSKIN
Clace Brady, Beauty Worx
Demi-Louise Hooper-Tink, Skintifix
Kirsty Girvan, Peachy Skin Clinic
Natalie Herschell, The Skin Coaches
Natasha Phillips, Face Faxx
Rachael Sherwood, Skintifix
Rebecca Chalker, Your Very Best
Shikya Clark, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic
DERMAL THERAPIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Dermalogica
Alana Giovenco , Bliss Day Spa
Celine Cauwendy, HÜD
Chloe Zeptner, LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Eliza McArlein, Oi Cosmetic Studio
Jodi Withers, Oi Cosmetic Studio
Laila Sanchez, Laila’s Beauty & Laser
Melanie Layzell, Bella Donna Injectables and Skin
Nicolette Kocsi, Luminary Melbourne
Rachel Riley, James Vivian
Stacey Chidgey, Cosmetic Image Clinics
Stefanie Whiting, Skin ResQ
Tonaya Barton, HÜD
Sole Operator of the Year- Sponsored by Professional Beauty Solutions
Gurpreet Kaur, All About You Skin & Beauty
Halima Dandan, Dermaclear Clinic
Amanda Marsilio, His and Hers Beauty and Skin Solutions
Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Jade Murray, LillyRose Beauty
Jessie Haritos, Vanish Laser and Skin Clinic
Karen Geiszler, Karen Geiszler Hair & Beauty
Laila Sanchez, Laila’s Beauty & Laser
Lucy Salerno, Skin By Lucy
Rachael Starkie, My Skin Boutique by Circadia
Rima Tenian, Illuminate Skin and Body
Sara Bowtell, House of Samara
BUSINESS DIRECTOR/OWNER OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Kitomba
Abby Stuart, Oi Cosmetic Studio
Amelia Goff, Fresh Face Skin
Carly Knowles, Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Danielle Renee , Bobbie Charles Skin, Cosmetic Clinics and Academy
Gry Tømte, HÜD
James Vivian, James Vivian
Karen Meiring de Gonzalez, Skin Correctives
Liesl Pivac, MEDILUXE
Rachel Diaz, LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Reegyn McElligott, The Skin Coaches
Robyn Mcalpine, Skintifix
Zina Sebastian, Laser Sydney
COSMETIC TATTOOIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Dermaplaning Australia
Angie Sujin Park, Lux Angels Beauty
Danielle Archer, D’Air by Danielle Cosmetic Tattoo
Fiona Barca, The Cosmetic Hub
Junie Ye , Junie Ye
Katherine McCann, FaceBox Cosmetic & Medical Tattoo Clinic
Loan Nguyen, LN Artistry
Natasha Mills, Natasha Mills Cosmetic Tattooing and Beauty
Thao Le, Lebrows
BEST BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR (NON SALON)- Sponsored by Beauty Expo Australia
Circadia Australia
Lust Minerals
Makeup and Glow
Omorfi Active Skin Care
The Secret Skincare
BEST MARKETING- Sponsored by Shortcuts
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Bliss Day Spa
Natasha Mills Cosmetic Tattooing and Beauty
BEST SALON TRAINING- Sponsored by Dermaviduals
Beauty Worx
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Inigo Cosmetic
Luminary Melbourne
Skin ResQ Perth
The Skin Coaches
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: INDIVIDUAL- Sponsored by Timely
Alanna Douglas, Skin Freak Academy
Amy Carnelley, Elleebana
Chrissy Alger, The Zing Project
Jodie Burwood, Lash Sublime Academy
Karen Geiszler, KG Beauty & Modality Training
Sarah Gutowski, Global Beauty Group
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: ORGANISATION- Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Australian Capital Training Institute
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
endota Wellness College
Team Chrissy Alger - The Zing Project
The French Beauty Academy
Total Coaching Academy
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: PRODUCT/EQUIPMENT COMPANY- Sponsored by Sustainable Salons
Circadia
Dermalogica
Elleebana
Derma Aesthetics
Esthetica Academy
The Global Beauty Group
Ultraceuticals
BEST SALON DESIGN- Sponsored by Comfortel
Indie Spa
MEDILUXE
Allure Lash and Beauty Bar
her. skin and day spa
Chantilly Skin and Brow
Sienna Cary
BEST ECO SALON/SPA/CLINIC- Sponsored by Biodroga
House of Samara
The Beauty Extract
BEST NEWCOMER SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Your Coach
Cheysa Beauty Salon
her. skin and day spa
Indie Spa
Vanish Laser and Skin Clinic
MEDILUXE
OHMYBROW
SK:N FOCUS
BEST CUSTOMER CARE- Sponsored by Global Beauty Group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Cheysa Beauty Salon
Face Solutions
Evodia Beauty Care
Iconic Medispa
Laser Sydney
Luminary Melbourne
Oi Cosmetic Studio
Peachy Skin Clinic
Sana Skin Clinic
Your Very Best
Urban Retreat Day Spa
BEST SALON/SPA/CLINIC TEAM OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Inskincosmedics
Bliss Day Spa
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Euphoria Skin
Face Solutions
Inigo Cosmetic
Luminary Melbourne
Oi Cosmetic Studio
SANA Skin Clinic
Skin Correctives
Skin Love Clinic
Skin ResQ Perth
Ultra Medi Spa
BRIDAL/FORMAL MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Bodyography
Adriana Makeup Artistry
Jessica Anderson & Crew Faced Make Up Artistry
Kate Aveling
Leonie Karagiannis
Nadia Duca
Pearlin McCarthy
Tahlia Hill
Tanya Golden
Tyneale Hahn
HIGH FASHION/EDITORIAL MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Bodyography
Christina Rodio
Julia Green
Nadia Duca
Sarah Norton
Shella Martin
Shiree Collier
NSW/ACT SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)- Sponsored by TAFE NSW
Cronulla Skin Sanctuary
Face Faxx
Laser Sydney
LILI Skin Co.
Skin Love Clinic
Skintifix
QLD SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)- Sponsored by Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Ascension Cosmetic Medicine
Blush Beauté Boutique
Face Solutions
HB Beauty Palmwoods
Inigo Cosmetic
Noosa Body and Skin Care
OI Cosmetic Studio
Sass Beauty Centre
The Cosmetic Hub Kedron
Ultra Medi Spa
VIC/TAS/SA SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)- Sponsored by Dermapenworld
Evodia Beauty Care
Luminary Melbourne
Ooh La La Lash Boutique
SANA Skin Clinic
The Beauty Extract
WA/NT SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)- Sponsored by Circadia
Beauty Bar Byford
Eloquent Eyes Brow, Lash & Beauty Specialists
Exhale Skin Body Spa
Peachy Skin Clinic
Sapphire Skin Studio
Skin ResQ Perth
NSW/ACT SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)- Sponsored by Naked Tan
Bliss Day Spa
Chantilly Skin and Brow
Euphoria Skin
Five Star Day Spa
Skin Correctives
Sojo Spa & Wellness
QLD SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)- Sponsored by Exceed
Bella Donna Injectables and Skin
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Beauty Worx
Gloss Skin & Beauty
One Spa - RACV Royal Pines Resort
Simply Elegant
The Skin Coaches
VIC/TAS/SA SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)- Sponsored by Australian and Dermal Laser Institute
Beauty & Bronze
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Eve On 21
HÜD
James Vivian
Lekeyah Skin Rejuvenation Centre
Lux Spa & Wellness
The Beauty Company
Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic
WA/NT SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)- Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Love Beauty
Lush Skin & Body Perth
BEAUTY SQUAD- Sponsored by INSKINCOSMEDICS, DERMAPENWORLD, ELLEEBANA, TIMELY AND GAY WARDLE SKIN INSTITUTE
TEAM OF 4 TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM FINALISTS
Chelsea Holmes, Skin Love Clinic
Elise Birchall, LILI Skin Co
Gurpreet Kaur, All About You Skin & Beauty
Laura Mitchell, James Vivian
Lisa-Maree Nitschinsk, Xtreme Rejuvenation Clinic
Louisa Golding, Dermality
Morgan Harris, The Beauty Extract
NATIONAL WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR STATE WINNERS- Sponsored by Beauty Pro by Dateline Imports
(AUSTRALIAN WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA NIGHT)
NSW/ACT: Professional Beauty Solutions
QLD: Salon Direct Hair and Beauty Supplies
SA: SalonShop
VIC/TAS : The Global Beauty Group
WA/NT: Elite Salon Supplies
HALL OF FAME- Sponsored by Elleebana
TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA NIGHT
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by mocha group
TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA NIGHT
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS)- Sponsored by mocha group
(AUSTRALIAN WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA NIGHT
DETERMINED ON POJNTS AND RANKING FROM THE BEST OF THE STATE WINNERS)
AUSTRALIAN SALON/SPA/CLINIC OF THE YEAR (5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE)- Sponsored by mocha group
(AUSTRALIAN WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA NIGHT
DETERMINED ON POJNTS AND RANKING FROM THE BEST OF THE STATE WINNERS)
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