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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 ABIA & AMIA WINNERS
Beauty businesses and make-up artists across the country, celebrated this year in a very different way by taking to their own screens across spas, salons and homes nationwide, to discover if they were named winners of the 2020 ABIA in the first ever live version of the awards. With over 4000 views across Facebook and Youtube, the champagne flowed as the beauty industry pulled together, put on their party outfits and cheered one another on!
All winners were given ‘zoom’ time with Lily Blue Communications, the awards partnering PR and Brand communication company, as well as personalised press releases, a new addition to the prize pool and one that has seen a plethora of publicity across various media channels for the winners and the ABIA/AMIA.
2020 ABIA and AMIA Winners have now received their trophies and we asked them to film an acceptance speech which has now been shared across various social media channels.
Please enjoy our special tribute to the 2020 Winners.
ABIA WINNERS
BEAUTY THERAPIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Julie Botskor - Bliss Day Spa
Bliss Day Spa is the preferred day spa for any VIP South Sydney clients with skin treatment options ranging across acne treatments, scar renewal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and vascular removal, permanent hair reduction and tattoo removal, along with manicures, pedicures, spray tanning, tinting, waxing and eyelash extensions. Julie is a Senior Therapist at Bliss Day Spa specialising in Advanced Skin Diagnosis through consultation and personalisation. Her extensive product knowledge is unparalleled, and her clients rely on her for world class results. She is experienced across the latest technology including the hottest industry treatments Dermapen 4, Omnilux Medical, Venus Viva FX and Diamond Polar, Bio-Hydroderm Microdermabrasion and Pollogen Devine Pro. These services and so many more are all delivered in the Bliss Day Spa luxury treatment rooms along with the stunning manicure and pedicure area and decadent hydrotherapy spa bath. “Winning 2020 Beauty Therapist of the year is truly an honour and a privilege. Initially I have to be honest, I was shocked! To be amongst these brilliant therapists as a finalist was amazing but to be announced as the winner, I was truly ecstatic. I have been a therapist for 38 years now and I feel that I am continually growing and learning. I believe this award will give me the confidence to focus on areas that I have been afraid to conquer. The respect I feel from my clients and peers has attributed to positivity within myself, which I know will be seen throughout my work. I am certain that I can increase my client base at Bliss Day Spa. This award will assist the already successful salon, to be one of the most wellrespected, and it is an honour to be a part of that. This award has allowed me to recognise my work ethic and my dedication to my career and I am very proud of that.”
Julie Botskor
SALON MANAGER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Total Salon Solutions
Taylor Fenton - Macquarie Medispa
Taylor is beloved by the Bathurst community for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere she creates in Macquarie Medi Spa. Managing a large team of 15, whilst keeping an eye on the Orange based location as well, she is a multitasking marvel. Whilst dedicated to providing the best customer service around advanced skin rejuvenation treatments and laser hair removal solutions and harnessing the industry’s leading aesthetic technologies, this a business that also gives back. Along with Director Karla McDiarmid, she has also been involved with local schools helping to educate and empower young women around skin care, health and confidence. They also fundraised for the RFS and Wires around the January bushfires, having seen clients faced with the heartbreaking reality of losing homes, plus offered special pampering services to the incredible volunteer firefighters. “When I submitted my entry for the ‘Best Spa Manager’ in the Australian Beauty Industry Awards. I was all about having a go and it being all a learning experience as the first time I had entered individually... but I’m still in shock! Being named the best of the best and winning the category of ‘Best Salon Manager’ for ABIA - I definitely can’t wipe the smile off my face! I feel my dedication and determination to my employer & Macquarie Medi Spa will continue to grow within the business even further. I have been a part of the team at Macquarie Medi Spa in Bathurst for over seven years & to be a part of our company’s success story and a leader for the team just makes me incredibly happy. Thank you to Karla McDiarmid, the owner of Macquarie Medi Spa for her guidance & always believing in me, thank you to my wonderful team at Macquarie Medi Spa who I admire & greatly respect as superb expert skin therapists who inspire & educate our guests every day, thank you to our beautiful guests & customers who return & support our growing business & last but not least our business coach & mentor Faye Murray, without you all this award wouldn’t have been possible. You all have taught me so much on my journey to being a successful and now award winning spa manager. Thank you ABIAS for including the ‘Best Spa Manager’ in the awards again for 2020 this is truly life changing for me & I encourage all spa managers to enter next year.”
Taylor Fenton
BUSINESS DIRECTOR/OWNER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Kitomba
Rebecca Miller, La Bella Medispa
Rebecca created La Bella Medispa with the dream of creating a business to truly serve women living in rural and regional areas, providing treatments
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and customer care comparable to those in metropolitan areas. Passion, enthusiasm and world class customer service have enabled La Bella Medispa to grow from a one-woman show to a business that employs over 25 team members across multiple locations. In addition to the La Bella Medispa brand Rebecca is also a speaker and mentor with big plans to give back to the community. With goals to raise $100k for The Ripple of Kindness Project supporting four foundations; CanAssist, Carrie’s Beanies for Brain Cancer, Leukemia Foundation and Bandage Bears, which has been postponed due to COVID19, but she is looking forward to the challenge of running 350kms to Westmead Children’s Hospital soon.
“Being awarded business director for 2020 at the ABIA awards is a massive honour, particularly when you consider the calibre of finalists this year. Leadership to me is an honour. Having the opportunity to positively influence other human beings in life is something I will never take for granted. We all have greatness inside of us and being able to help my teams discover their magic and confidently share it with the world is what fuels and drives me. I am very humbled and extremely grateful to receive this award for the second year in a row. I feel blessed every single day that I am part of the skin and beauty industry, and after 27 years I still bounce out of bed every single day, eager to contribute to this industry that has given me so much. Thank you to the amazing Linda and the Mocha team for once again bringing the beauty industry together even when we physically couldn’t be together.”
Rebecca Miller
COSMETIC TATTOIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Dermaplane Pro Australia
Georgina Westley - Distinctive Features Cosmetic Tattoo
Georgina has extensive experience in the beauty industry stretching over 20 incredible years. Having undertaken a huge range of professionally certified training she soon led to specialising in cosmetic tattoo, tattoo removal and training. As an accredited trainer, she has taught beauty therapy, makeup artistry, nail technology, hair removal and skin techniques meaning that her clients are assured of receiving the ultimate in customer service and results. Leaders in innovation, the salon uses two different methods of cosmetic tattooing; the cult favourite Microblading as well a Digital Tattoo Machine. Microblading is increasingly the go-to technique to create natural ‘hair stroke brows’ which last. The Digital Tattoo Machine is an incredible piece of technology which also can help breast cancer survivors with realistic 3D areola tattoos- a part of Georgina’s practice that is incredibly rewarding and important for her and the community. “Winning the ABIA 2020 award for Cosmetic Tattooist of the year was such an amazing feeling especially with being in Victorian restrictions for so long, it really has brightened the feel for the rest of the year. Together we can accomplish anything! I feel so much gratitude for being recognised for my hard work and dedication to the Cosmetic Tattoo Industry and my absolute lifelong passion for the beauty industry as a whole. It’s given me a surge of adrenaline. I still sit and think about my work, my students, my events and my other involvements in Cosmetic Tattoo and beauty and still 20 years on, I get tingles. Thanks so much to Linda and her Team at Mocha Publishing and of course all they do for the Love Your Sister foundation. I cannot wait to see what’s in store for all of us for 2021. Bring It On!!!”
Georgina Westley BEST MARKETING
Sponsored by Shortcuts
Beauty Effects
For Director June Warry and the team, marketing means more than just in salon promotions and social media, it is about making an impact on their Queensland community. As brow and skin experts they are passionate about educating others about the unique options available through cosmetic tattoo techniques as well as advising on health and wellbeing of the skin to help build confidence. They are renowned for their cuttingedge techniques and technology but they also aim to do more. One of the most rewarding parts of their work is giving back to the breast cancer community through striving to enhance the lives of those who have been impacted. The team encourage empowerment through education around areola tattooing and skin therapy to make a lasting difference, along with their work with
local organisations including Hope Horizons. “I am incredibly proud to be holding the award for Australia’s best marketing. As a small business owner this is a statement that I must be doing something right within my business. This award has gained me recognition not only on a local level within my own community but now on an Australian wide platform. It has been a highlight to also connect with the other winners and participants. Thanks to Mocha publishing and the ABIA awards to help bring our industry together, particularly after the year we have all had.”
June Warry
BEST SALON TRAINING Sponsored by Dermaviduals
And... BEST CUSTOMER CARE
Sponsored by Sothys
The Skin Coaches
The Skin Coaches clinic specialises in skin treatments, beauty therapy and laser and advanced hair removal treatments, and this highly accoladed business have yet again proven they are the best of the best. Their mission is to make people feel beautiful as they transform, educate and impact guests and their skin journey. Known as the ‘destination clinic in the outback’ this knowledgeable and passionate team are lauded for their exceptional customer service, rolling out the red-carpet treatment for every guest in their luxurious space. However, for this unique clinic customer service means so much more. The Skin Coaches also provides services to the remote and rural communities in the region to reach residents who work on farms and cattle stations and have no access to beauty salons or medi clinics, to perform basic beauty therapy treatments such as tinting, massage, facials, and clinical skin assessments, These
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guests are provided the same 5-star, quality service as guests who visit the clinic, and are also offered Skype consultations and regular video tutorials across social media to ensure they stay connected. For these leading experts, education is key and regular team training allows them to continue to provide cutting edge technology and technique to their guests. “I am beyond thrilled to have been awarded 2020 Educator of the Year in the Australian Beauty Industry Awards. This achievement really means the world to me as education is not only my passion but also my purpose. Being recognised for making a meaningful impact to our clients and our industry makes me so immensely proud”
Vanessa Main
“Winning the Salon Training Award has meant a lot to us as a team. It has been wonderful to be recognised for all the hard work and extra training we perform as a salon to deliver better results to our guests and keep the standards high in the industry. And winning the Customer Care Award means so much, as this is what we strive to do each day - servicing our Guests to the best we can. Winning an ABIA Award gives us that recognition and pushes us to strive further in our career, industry & with our guests. We are on cloud 9!”
Reegyn McElligott,The Skin Coaches
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR INDIVIDUAL
Sponsored by Elleebana
Vanessa Main
As Founder and Managing Director of Loft Inc, based out of The Loft Studio, Vanessa empowers business owners in the spa, beauty, retail, aesthetics and wellness industries to maximise commercial performance and thrive in business- skills which, in this current climate, have never been more crucial. Previously, she had travelled the world managing hotel and resort spas for Hilton Worldwide among others, curating innovative wellness initiatives and developing diverse global spa and beauty brands. For 10 years she lived in exotic locations including the Maldives, Singapore and Dubai, but Australia was calling her back so she could establish a platform to share her business know-how, global expertise and educate others. Her incredible wealth of experience is now available to local businesses as they continue to navigate a COVID-19 world.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR ORGANISATION
Sponsored by Elleebana
Australian Dermal Science Institute
With the medical and beauty industry evolving to create advanced cosmetic procedures and equipment, recognized professional education is desperately sought after by the industry. The Australian Dermal Science Institute (ADSI) assist individuals in securing a career over other industry professionals by gaining a leading, recognized and accredited higher education qualification. Established in 2018, it offers Higher Education Degree and Associate Degree Dermal Therapy courses approved by the Australian Government regulatory body for Universities and Higher Education Providers. As the beauty industry rapidly evolves towards more advanced skin care interventions and increasingly sophisticated medical grade devices entering the marketplace, ADSI responded to the demand for formal and comprehensive higher education training to allow Diploma of Beauty Therapy qualified graduates to progress their professional development with the increased skills and knowledge to confidently practice as Dermal Therapists and Dermal Clinicians.
“Education is our passion and it’s an honour to be acknowledged for what we love doing. The Dermal and Advanced Skin industry is rapidly evolving with new technology providing a vast array of treatments offering solutions to a growing number of clients. The ABIA must be commended on creating an awards process that both recognises excellence and is a unifying force in our industry.”
Mary Katsas, Australian Dermal Science Institute
La Bella Medispa
La Bella Medispa was first established in 2008 to deliver exceptional service and outstanding products through empowering and educating guests at the highest level. Director Rebecca has been in the industry for over 20 years and created it with the dream of creating a business to truly serve women living in rural and regional areas, providing treatments and customer care comparable to those in metropolitan areas. Passion, enthusiasm and world class customer service have enabled it to grow from a onewoman show to a business that employs over 25 team members across multiple locations. Rebecca is also mentor and leader of her team and has passionately inspired them to become Australia’s best salon team. Being located in a regional area, community is also of utmost importance alongside the latest innnovations in aesthetics. Through fundraising efforts they have raised over $4,500 for the Rural Fire Service, $15,000 for The Ripple of Kindness Project, $5,000 for Pinkup Parkes, $15,000 worth of vouchers for the McGrath Foundation “The Farmer’s Wife Needs A Facial” initiative and $10,000 to local sporting groups, schools and organisations.
“What an amazing feeling for our team to be recognised for their hard work and dedication to continuously grow as exceptional beauty professionals - especially in our most challenging year ever.We believe that building a high performing team starts with a company culture of connection, support, respect and exceptionally high standards. We hire based on an alignment of values, an eagerness to go above and beyond for our clients, and a connection with our purpose: “To empower women to feel confident, and to educate them to love the skin they’re in”.
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We’re so proud of the culture that we’ve built at La Bella Medispas, and we’re so proud of our team for stepping up in an incredibly difficult year to not only completely pivot our business operations, but to do so while maintaining a consistently high level of customer service and incredibly positive attitudes. To win Salon Team of the Year is a testament to our commitment to be the very best we can be, personally and professionally, and our commitment as a team to our goals and our mission and we are so grateful to Linda and the Mocha team for bringing us these amazing ABIA awards “
Rebecca Miller
TANNING SALON/SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Naked Tan
Beach St. Beauty Bar
Paddington salon Beach St. Beauty Bar is proof that not all tanning salons are created equal. The first 5-star luxury tanning salon in Australia, this unique location combines a beautiful and spacious interior with luxurious ambience and atmosphere, created in conjunction with ‘The Block’s’ interior design expert Shaynna Blaze. Directors Lauren Capelin and Giuliana Benedet set out to turn the industry on it’s head with a focus on providing the world’s best in class professional airbrush quality spray tanning treatments and techniques. On arrival guests are greeted with a glass of bubbly before a bespoke client consultation with an expert technician, as this experienced team know that tans aren’t a one size fits all option with 20 shades on offer. They know which colours look great with which skin types and create customised colour prescriptions to achieve natural-looking results that are long lasting and perfectly crafted. The go-to for Sydney’s beauty media, influencers and entertainment industry insiders and celebrities, Beach St. Beauty Bar is in a class of its own. real victory is doing what we love, with people we love every day. That is success. That is winning. Being around people that allow you to be yourself (swear words, awful singing and uncoordinated dancing included) the ones that help you grow and understand yourself, who cheer for you or allow you to cry. We believe this to be the magic formula... there is no success without happiness. We have our own world within the world at BEACH ST with our little village of friends that support us to be ourselves. So, this award is for all of us and we’d like to use it as a reminder to find your happy place in life, everything else will fall into place after that.”
Lozzy, Giulz + the BEACH ST team xx
BEST NON-SALON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Inskin Cosmedics
Maria Enna-Cocciolone started out in the family garage deep in Inner West Sydney with one beauty brand, a stack of boxes and little more than big dreams and passion to fuel her fledging cosmedics business INSKIN COSMEDICS. In 2007, the goal was to bring to the Australian beauty industry skin solutions that that were being developed with advanced technology in mind. By 2010 after much research and international travel she was able to create her own Australian brand that not only captured international firsts in science, technology, packaging, skin transformations and skin solutions but also took into account the business needs of Australian skin care centers. Since then O Cosmedics has grown to become Australia’s number #1 Cosmedical brand and is sold in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Canada and the US. Now the home to several key industry brands, Maria set out to further make her mark. In 2017 she co-created the GINGER&ME range embracing the message of ‘brave, happy and grateful’, before adding the Neurocosmedics face range and finally the Professional range. This launch meant Maria became the only person in Australia to have created two Australian made, professional ranges from scratch, proving her trailblazing skills. the Year! Whilst the submission didn’t include COVID and the madness of 2020 the trophy arrived at the perfect time, reminding us it’s not always, probably never going to be easy but it’s always going to be worth it! Thank you To Mocha, to Linda and Beauty Biz for this incredible honour! “
Maria Enna-Cocciolone
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
Laser Sydney
Owner and Operator Zina Sebastian started her Laser Sydney journey when she discovered that her passion was focused on results driven treatments as opposed to the more typical and superficial facials that she was seeing in the area. Her extensive experience led her to adapt different existing techniques and create an individual method which provides Laser Sydney clients with exceptional treatments and guarantees the safest and most effective results. While many other clinics operate like a fast food restaurant focusing on speed rather than quality, Laser Sydney take the full amount of time required for hair removal, advanced facials, body contouring or any other service. It’s been a difficult year for the Western Sydney community, with many clients faced with the devastating impact of the January bushfires, followed by floods and now COVID-19. The Laser Sydney team have worked hard to support their beloved community wherever possible and are now inspired to maximise their clinic sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives to further make a positive impact.
“SO GRATEFUL! After receiving this extremely special award, we have realized that the only greater feeling than the height of happiness and gratitude, comes from the fact that our “I am truly honoured to have won the ABIA for NSW/ACT salon/spa of the year (4 treatment rooms or less). Winning this award signifies that all the hard work and dedication to deliver excellence is being recognised and I plan to use
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this opportunity as a platform for Laser Sydney to have a positive impact on the industry. Being a mum of 2 young boys, with 2 clinics and 10 staff I often get family and friends asking me “How do you do it all, that must be really hard work?”. Well as cliché as this may sound, I don’t consider what I do as “Hard Work” because I truly love what I do and I am so grateful for everything I have. I started my journey in my mother’s garage over a decade ago with a goal to be a leader in the beauty industry and a focus on customer satisfaction at the heart of everything I do. Our philosophy is simple, take the time needed to ensure our customers get the best results. Over the years as the industry has shifted to an express treatment model, Laser Sydney has not compromised on our philosophy which makes us stand out from the rest. Winning this award is recognition of our dedication to customer satisfaction and gives us the motivation to continue striving for excellence! The last 12 months has been a challenge for our industry and our community with the impact of bushfires, flooding and the Covid pandemic. Opening another location during this period in itself has presented some hurdles to overcome, but the lesson I have taken from this is that with the support from our industry peers and our loyal customers we will all come out of this stronger than ever and better equipped to offer our clients amazing service. Lastly, from the bottom of my heart I would like to take the opportunity to thank our clients for the many years of loyal support, my dedicated staff who share my passion, all the judges for this recognition, the sponsors, Linda Woodhead and the Mocha publishing team for making this all possible.”
Zina Sebastian
Sponsored by Academies Australasia
Oi Cosmetic Studio
This acclaimed beauty salon is renowned for providing exceptional advanced skin treatments and cosmetic injectables to their loyal clients for 10 years. Managing Director Abby Stuart and her team pride themselves on being the go-to for skin services from acne to ageing and everything in between, meaning that they have an incredibly diverse client list and the experience to match. Their service menu is state of the art and includes the recent additions of cult favourites Plasma Fibroblast, Dermalux Flex, Cosmelan and Acnelan- all innovative treatments which have been exceptionally popular with clients. Specialists in cosmetic injectables they also understand the anti-ageing journey and provide a friendly environment in which clients can either commence their first treatments or continue to receive their trademark world class service. “I feel so privileged and honoured for Oi Cosmetic Studio to be recognised and awarded the QLD Beauty Salon of the Year amongst many other amazing Beauty Salons. When our name was announced on the night it was a pure mix of emotions from screaming with excitement to tears of joy. To be able to celebrate our 10th year in business with the ABIA QLD Salon of the Year was the ultimate achievement after years of hard work. We have an amazing team of passionate therapists who were so happy to be recognised for their dedication to their clients, our business and our industry and we are proud to share this award with the whole team.”
Abby Stuart
Sponsored by Sustainable Salons
Eden Aesthetics
With a focus on skin and skin health, Eden Aesthetics prides itself on treatments and products of only the highest quality under the ownership and management of Doctor Sarah Podmore. The salon provides a wealth of treatments including cosmetic injectables, Laser, dermalux LED, Dermapen microneedling, IPL, Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, waxing and tinting making them a true one stop beauty and aesthetics shop. One of the key points of difference for this innovative salon has been their role as the first clinic in WA to stock REVIV vitamin infusions and booster shots. After 10 years of working as a doctor in emergency departments and GP clinics, Sarah recognised the benefit that fluid and vitamin supplementation had on her clients and realised that there was a major gap in the market. 12 months of research and development later they have arrived and the positive response and interest has been overwhelming. completely humbled and proud to be sitting amongst such amazing business women and clinics. This year was our second year entering the awards and again I have learnt so much about our business processes through the selection criteria. I want to personally thank you for allowing me to grow and learn professionally and for the positive recognition that our business is moving in the right direction. It feels so incredible to have won for best salon 4 rooms or less (WA/NT) and to have our hard work and dedication be rewarded. Thank you again for the opportunity and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021”
Dr Sarah Podmore
Sponsored by Gay Wardle Education
And... SALON DESIGN
Sponsored by The Zing Project
The Skin Hub
Formerly known as Pure Skin Clinic and a fixture in Geelong’s beauty and skin treatment scene for the better part of the past 12 years, Owner Kelly Inglis recently re-branded to The Skin Hub and upgraded to a larger, state of the art space on High Street, Belmont. This brand-new salon is Geelong’s newest, largest and most premium ‘hub’ for everything skin, wellness, health and beauty. It was this move to their stunning new contemporary salon which saw them awarded with Best Salon Design. Offering a welcoming reception area with the trademark green velvet couch, a live Weeping Lilly Pilly tree, an incredible retail display, ten luxurious treatment rooms, a private consultation room, guest bathrooms, laundry and a staff lounge, this beauty salon stands apart from the rest. But outside of appearances, it’s the consistent results and attention to detail that saw the team named as the best in VIC, TAS and SA. They offer a fullservice menu with advanced options which aren’t available elsewhere in the region.
“Winning not 1 but 2 prestigious ABIA awards at this year’s virtual event means more to me than it would have any other year. 2020 has been the hardest year to date for our industry and reaching to the top level of the beauty industry and being
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awarded for our efforts of the last 12 months is nothing but magnificent. I will enjoy these awards as a highlight in my career and pay special thanks to all those that made the effort to make this year’s award ceremony extra special.”
Kelly Inglis
Sponsored by Spectrum Science Beauty
Simply Elegant
A globally recognised salon, Simply Elegant takes the idea of a luxury salon to the next level. Facilities include 7 treatment rooms, a spray tan room, a manicure room, a makeup room, a locker room along with changing rooms and a pedicure lounge. They also offer a unique experience with their coveted Gold Class. Simply Elegant Gold Class is for clients that are wanting a luxury beauty experience and includes access to Venus Swan skin tightening and body contouring, Microdermabrasion, Hydro Microdermabrasion, OxyGeno+ Super Facials, Pollogen, Oxygen Facials, LED, Photorejuvenation, IPL hair reduction and High Performance Facials. Not to mention the options of Body Wraps, Hot Stone Massage and Gold Class Pedicures and all beauty services. As with all salons, the impact of COVID-19 has been difficult, however this innovative business were well prepared to continue to service their clients with Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom skin consultations and workshops quickly put into place for their Queensland community.
Sponsored by Your Coach
And... BEST ECO SALON
Sponsored By Biodroga
Eco Spa
As the name implies, Eco Spa is more than just a beauty salon. With the beauty industry globally increasingly recognizing the environmental impacts of their actions, sustainability has moved from a buzz word to an essential business ethos. Nowhere is this better represented than at this unique spa. Owner Hannah Martin believes wholeheartedly in the organic message of allowing Mother Nature to prepare, provide for and protect us- from creating natural banana and avocado face masks as a young girl right through to educating WA locals about the impact of the ingredients in personal care products. But organic products and holistic wellness also need to be backed with results and for an increasingly discerning clientele, and it is here that Eco Spa deliver. Not only being recognised for their environmental impact, they were also named the best in the state, proving that the principles of living a beautiful organic life can translate to be not only comparable, but better, to more traditional and synthetic options. The team believe your body is a temple so it is only right to treat it that way each and every day.
AUSTRALIAN WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Dateline Imports
The Global Beauty Group
The Global Beauty Group has a mission to make people feel wonderful and achieve this by providing all beauty businesses with the opportunity to experience the latest in cuttingedge aesthetic technology. Their emphasis is on superior quality and innovation delivered at the best possible price. Their extensive equipment range, flexible financing and gold standard customer service ensure each and every client feels they are receiving the best that the industry has to offer. Salons, spas, clinic and practices of all sizes and industry expertise can experience a superior level of personalised service, expertise business development advice and ongoing customer support, when investing in the latest treatment technology with their team of 50+ passionate and knowledgeable industry professionals.
“The Simply Elegant Tram are so excited to receive our award. It is an absolute honour to be awarded the ABIA QLD Salon of the Year (5 treatment rooms or more) The ABIA is the Oscars of the Beauty Industry, we are very proud to win this prestigious award. This has sent a buzz through the Salon, our team is on cloud nine and our Clients are extremely excited. With everything that has happened in 2020 our business has still managed to grow. We will now be able to attract even more new clients through winning QLD Salon of the Year. We would like to say a special thank you to Mocha Publishing, ABIA and all of the sponsors.”
Cherie Tippett
“On Sunday night, our team, our family and our guests, gathered together to watch the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA’s) Live Stream Awards Announcement in combination with celebrating our 7th Eco Birthday. After quite a challenging year, it’s needless to say we were over the moon to be announced Best ‘Eco’ Salon in Australia’ and ‘Day Spa of the Year 2020 (5 treatment rooms or more) for WA/NT!’ A truly uplifting and yet humbling experience to have our efforts rewarded in the year that has been filled with such ‘unprecedented’ circumstances. 2020 - A year we will never forget. A year of challenges, evolution and triumph.”
Hannah Martin, Eco spa Mandurah
“We are so delighted at The Global Beauty Group to be accepting the Australian Beauty Industry Award for National Wholesaler of the Year for the third year in a row! Thank you to our team who come to work every day with that mission front of mind, and to our clients for supporting us and giving us the opportunity to work with you as we strive to live our mission. 2020 has been a wakeup call for many on just how much value and joy Australian clinics and salons bring to our lives. Aesthetic treatments, the experience in clinic and the process of selfcare are so important to overall wellbeing – and it was never clearer than when we had to miss out on those experiences that make us look good, but even more importantly make us feel at our best. To all the beauty businesses of Australia who have reopened – WELCOME BACK! WE MISSED YOU!
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Congratulations to all the ABIA winners, and to the beauty businesses of this country who have worked so hard to continue to make people feel wonderful throughout 2020. We can’t wait to see you come back bigger and better than ever in 2021!”
Kane Hammond, CEO and Founder and Eliza
Murray, Manager of Marketing and Design
Sponsored by HiLift - M&U Imports
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
James Vivian
After more than a decade of delivering holistic and tailor-made dermal therapy solutions James and his experienced team know a thing or two about beauty. Formerly the much loved ‘The Travelling Peelsman’, the growing demand for James’ services meant that this skin nomad needed to settle down. Creating his dream salon in Toorak allowed him to provide an experience of luxury and sophistication for his clients, yet of course sprinkled with that irrepressible personality which makes the entire team unique. Sustainability is also a key element of their business having been named the ABIA Best Eco Salon 2019 and they continue to lead the industry in this regard. A challenging 2020 has seen them working hard to find new ways to meet client’s needs, involving everything from taking the business 100% digital and supporting skin needs from afar to entertaining clients with impromptu bathroom drag performances across social media! Publishing for persevering with the awards despite the restrictions and I hope they know just how much it meant to everyone that we had this moment together. We love participating in the ABIA’s as it provides the industry an opportunity to be the best version of ourselves and to always strive to be better.”
James Vivian
Sponsored by The Global Beauty Group
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Nectar Day Spa
The Nectar Day Spa story began back in the 80’s when three sisters Jane, Nitsa and Chris dreamed of opening their very own luxurious day spa. In 1994 the dream became a reality. What began as a two-room salon, quickly outgrew the premises 3 times over before relocating to Macarthur Square where it now sits as a purpose built 17 room oasis. With impressive 4 metre high ceilings, 2 couples suites, 4 wet rooms, indulgent private change rooms and an inviting relaxation lounge featuring beautiful velvet lounges and complimentary seasonal refreshments this is truly a spa like no other. The wet rooms even include a double Hydrotherapy spa suite, Magnesium bath room, Vichy Shower room and Shower room. But there is more to this than just the glamour- they are also community leaders when it comes to championing sustainability, and have implemented initiatives such as low voltage LED lighting, biodegradable disposable towels, eco-certified cleaning products, strict recycling program, water saving heads and low control valves and with only environmentally conscious skincare and body products are used and stocked. We are proud to say that even after 26 years in business our attitude of constant and neverending improvement is always at the forefront of our minds. These awards validate that what we are doing is right and we feel so blessed to be acknowledged by our industry. We want to sincerely thank Mocha Publishing and everyone involved in the ABIA’s, our wonderful and supportive clients and especially our amazing, talented team!”
Jane Dooley
THE AMIA WINNERS:
BRIDAL/FORMAL MUA OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Bellezza Australia
Jane Truong
Jane is renowned for her impeccable bridal looks which combine natural beauty with luxurious glamour and make every bride’s dream come true. More than just a make-up artist however, she understands that the bride often needs helpful guidance and has also been known to help with scheduling and vendor recommendations as well as advice on looking after the skin and personal grooming for the lead up. Making the whole experience as memorable and special as possible, she is often described as one of the bridesmaids! Her brides have been featured across Cosmopolitan Bride, Wedding and Bride, Brides, Polkadot Bride and Aisle Society to name a few. She is also passionate about sharing and helping others grow through mentoring and supporting budding makeup artists at Chisholm Institute. Here she is able to impart the wealth of makeup knowledge and skills that she has developed to pass on techniques, advice and experience in bridal makeup to het students.
“It was a career defining highlight receiving the 2020 VIC/Tas/Sa and then overall Australian Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year (4 Treatment Rooms or Less). Attending virtually from my lounge room, the anticipation, excitement and opportunity to get ‘frocked-up’ whilst in lockeddown provided a moment to come together as a team, industry and country and celebrate our achievements. It’s been an incredibly tough year for all of us and it’s a credit to the team at Mocha “What an absolute honour it is to be recognised as AMIA Bridal/Formal Makeup Artist of the Year! This is definitely a career highlight and I’m so grateful for Linda Woodhead, her amazing
ABIA Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2020
team at Mocha Publishing, sponsors Bellezza and Palladio, as well as the phenomenal panel of judges. I’m all about growth, and I’m very in love with the industry I work in so to be nominated as a finalist, let alone the winner, is an extremely proud moment for me. Pre-COVID I was working 6-7 days a week so didn’t have time to really reflect on how I was going, all I knew was that I was putting 110% into all my bridal bookings and thrived in making my brides look and feel as beautiful and happy as possible. Writing the submission was a great opportunity for me to reflect on what I have accomplished so far, so that process was rewarding within itself. The win has helped validate the hard work I have lovingly put in over the many years to push myself to be the best artist and service provider I can possibly be to my clients and it helps confirm that I am going in the right direction. It has also been so wonderful to see my past and current clients as well as fellow industry professionals celebrating the win with me and now more than ever, I am so excited for what the future will bring and will continue focusing on improving my artistry, client experience and business goals. Another part of this is to help motivate and inspire my makeup community which I love and also students to step outside their comfort zone, continue pushing themselves in pursuing excellence and the highest standards in the industry.”
Jane Tuong
FANTASY MUA OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Bellezza Australia
Colin Wilson
When it comes to make-up, fantasy isn’t often what is requested, however it is one of the most difficult and specialised creative disciplines to master. Colin has become renowned for his impeccable eye for detail and SPFX skills honed over 20 years in the industry, with his work recently seen in the blockbuster film Alien- Covenant. He has the incredible ability to take reference from nature, whether it be from plants, animals, insects, outer space and the world around us to create jaw dropping creations. He also has experience with the fascinating field of sculpture and mould making prosthetics, as well all forms of body painting. His work has been seen on the small and big screens and on stage thanks in part to his NIDA and Australian College of Make-up and Special Effects credentials. With the need for increasingly elaborate fantasy makeup on sets around the country he is regularly called upon to educate the next generation of fantasy artists. Any guest to legendary pop culture and comic conventions Supa Nova and Comic Con has likely seen some of his creations wandering the halls, and they need to be seen to be believed!
“To Win the category ‘Fantasy Makeup of Artist - 2020’ was amazing! With the competition/ Award platform provided by Linda Woodhead and her team at Mocha publishing it helps to fuel the needed motivation for artists like myself to continue evolving in our fields. Winning this award symbolises another step in the direction of opportunities within the Industry of Makeup Artistry and I have received some acknowledgment from some very successful artists since receiving this award. The “Australian Makeup Artistry Industry Awards” also helps to acknowledge everything that goes into being a makeup artist and to strengthen our industry, so Amazing and Thank you!!!”
Colin Wilson
THE YEAR And... AUSTRALIAN MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Bellezza Australia
Shella Ruby Martin
2020 marks an incredible year for Shella, and this latest accolade comes off the back of 7 other industry awards with her name on them. Her portfolio is a who’s who of luxury brands, celebrity names and glossy magazines both here
and overseas making her a global cult favourite creative. Her stunning work and beauty expertise has been featured on the pages of Vogue Australia, Marie Claire Australia, Vogue Japan, Elle, ID Tokyo, Numero Tokyo, ID, Stellar, Vision China, Factice and Cream. She has also been spotted looking after supermodels backstage for Paris Fashion Week and was hand-picked by renowned Makeup Director Pat McGrath to join her at Milan Fashion Week as part of her team for iconic Italian fashion houses Versace and Dolce & Gabbana. Closer to home she has partnered with beauty houses for her artistry with Mecca, Mac, Rationale, Bioderma & Grown Alchemist and been a guest artist for the “At Home with David Jones” Campaign, “A Night Out with Marie Claire” and the annual “Architects of Beauty” with Fluff Cosmetics. She also directed shoots and shows with Dion Lee, Shu Uemura, Mr Smith, The Australian Ballet, Maticevski, Sass & Bide, Strataus Carlucci, Gucci, Uniqlo Japan, Jack & Jones, Selected China and Manning Cartel. And that’s before you review her celebrity roster of Australian Vogue Editor Edwina McCann, Irina Shayk, Vera Blue, Collette Dinnigan, Julia Stone, Damon Herriman, Tash Oakley, Ashley Hart,
HIGH FASHION/EDITORIAL MUA OF
Sahara Ray and Megan Blake-Irwin. “It is such a joy and privilege to be recognised as the 2020 AMIA Make Up Artist of the year. What a year it’s been for all of us - I am a proud Victorian and in addition to the honour this award brings me, it is also a symbol of hope in current times. Hope that these difficult times for our industry will transition and we will continue to do what we love both at home and internationally. I am extremely grateful for the recognition.”
Shella Ruby Martin
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