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A Double Delight of Elegance and Excellence Elly Lukas’ 69th Graduation and 70th Anniversary In December 2023, over 1200 Beauty, Spa & Dermal industry leaders, graduates, dignitaries, and guests gathered for a glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Crown Palladium Ballroom for the Elly Lukas 69th annual graduation.
The Elly Lukas graduation is an eagerly anticipated annual event that signifies the culmination of unwavering commitment, hard work, and passion within the beauty therapy training vocation. This ceremony not only honours the graduates but also serves as a pivotal moment for them to reflect on their accomplishments and embark on the next phase of their careers with confidence. “It’s a night that also serves to unite our industry and bring industry partners and leading employers together with our latest and greatest graduates who are on their journey to become future industry leaders”, said Principal Alex Zotos. Leading industry brands such as DMK, Elemis, Dermalogica, Mancine, Sothys, Aspect, Skeyndor, LaGaia, Moroccan Tan and Timely together with key employers – Crown Spa, Peninsula Hot Springs, Hayman Island, Dr Tass, Breathtaker Spa and Joali Being Maldives, alongside mocha group GM Jarred Stedman, each presented awards of excellence acknowledging outstanding achievements. “It’s one of the biggest events held at Crown each year with the graduates and their families making it a weekend long celebration event booking over 200 Crown Hotel room nights and enjoying Spa treatments at special rates at the
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Forbes rated Crown Spa”, Alex said. “Our graduates have gone above and beyond in their studies, so it’s important that they are recognised and celebrated in such a memorable way”, he added. The grandeur of the event provided an elegant backdrop for this memorable celebration, showcasing a Moulin Rouge inspired theme with singers, dancers, and circus acts, all leaving a lasting impression on attendees. The gala featured the dedication and talent of the Class of 2023 students who had completed their Diploma of Beauty Therapy, Diploma of Salon Management and Certificate III in Make Up receiving their certificates and diplomas on stage from college Principal, Alex Zotos. The highlight of the night for students was the selection of awards presented by industry peers and leaders for the highest achievements in each modality with the pinnacle award being the Dux of College - awarded to Ebony Waddington and Charlotte Edwards - underlining the Elly Lukas graduate’s commitment to excellence in beauty therapy training and education.
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“HAYMAN HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS, MAKING IT THE PERFECT VENUE FOR OUR 70THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.” ALEX ZOTOS
The evening also featured the conferral of Dermal Degrees from the Australian Dermal Science Institute, for Elly Lukas Diploma graduates who completed the 2-year Associate Dermal Degree to qualify as Dermal Therapists and 3-year bachelor’s degree to qualify as Dermal Clinicians. “Our industry has undergone dramatic growth, particularly in advanced skin which makes the Dermal Degree qualifications essential for future success…Diploma is now really considered entry level and we predict Degree qualifications will soon become the expectation”, said Alex. The ADSI Medal awarded for highest academic achievement in the Bachelor Dermal Science Degree was presented to Stephanie Day and Georgia McCracken.
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