The finalists have been announced in the 2024 Australian Beauty Industry Awards, naming beauty and makeup leaders across 30 total categories. Launched in 2012 by Mocha Group, the awards join the Australian Hair Industry Awards, in both Creative and Business jurisdictions, and the Australian Modern Barber Awards, in a portfolio that honours the very best in men’s hair, salon business, creative hairdressing and beauty.
The winners will be announced at a gala event at Sydney’s The Star on August 25, with an after party in the Grand Foyer, sponsored by Circadia.
The evening will award winners in fields such as dermal and beauty therapy, cosmetic tattooing, bridal makeup, education, marketing, salon design and business operations across both locations and salon size, while the awards also honour therapists and beauty industry members across experience levels as well. The 2024 Beauty Squad highlights some of this emerging talent, while the Humanitarian of the Year and Hall of Fame recipient will spotlight some of the industry’s vast impact and experience.
“To experience record breaking numbers of entries year on year really proves that the Australian beauty industry is dedicated to excellence for their clients, teams and communities. 2024 has far exceeded our expectations, with over 6,000 votes cast for ABIA Wholesaler of the Year alone,“ shared Linda Woodhead, CEO and founder of the ABIAs. “The ABIA’s are a true litmus test of the health of our industry and as we continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, there has never been a more important time to recognise and honour their skill, innovation and service.”
30 judges and industry experts assessed the 2024 entries, while sponsors include Vitaman, Naked Tan, Esthetica Academy, Dermapenworld, Total Coaching Academy, Gay Wardle, Glymed Plus Australia, Your Coach, Global Beauty Group, Dermalogica, Dermaviduals, Shortcuts, inskincosmedics, Ultraceuticals, Kitomba, Inspire Brands, APMAC, Comfortel, Beauty Expo, Biodroga, Elleebanna, BDR Medical Beauty, Refectocil, Circadia Australia and Aust Dermal Science Institute.
Congratulations to the finalists!
Junior Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Dermal Science Institute
Bailey Wiggers
Bonnie Kennedy
Brianna Smith
Christine Grace Geddes
Emily Spackman
Grace Brock
Hannah Wade
Jemma Innes
Lauren McDougall
Montana Hardwick
Sara Willey
Sharna Gray
Beauty Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Refectocil
Amba Brennan, Sskin
Annette Grant, Indah health and beauty spa
Clace Brady, Beauty Worx Skin Studio
Courtney Finall, Bella Spazio Medi Spa
Danielle Dyer, Unspoken Skin and Brows
Demi-Louise Hooper-Tink, SkintifiX
Lindsay Wallace, The Skin Hub
Shikya Clark, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Dermal Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Chelsea Holmes, Chelsea Holmes
Elise Birchall, Lili Skin Co.
Jessie Haritos, Vanish Laser & Skin
Jodi Clynch, Oi Cosmetic Studio
Kiara Scarlett, Fresh Face Skin
Kirsten Bosustow, Peachy Skin Clinic
Kristin Rose, Peachy Skin Clinic
Laila Sanchez, Laila’s Beauty and Laser
Lina Nasser, Skin Solutions MediClinic
Nicolette Kocsi Goldberg, Luminary Melbourne
Rima Tenian, Illuminate Skin and Body
Stefanie Whiting, Skin ResQ Perth
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Permanent Makeup Artists Conference
Angie Sujin Park, Lux Angels Beauty
Anh Hong Thach Nguyen, Zerda Beaute
Julia McLachlan, Highlight Brows & Beauty
Junie Ye, Junie Cosmetic Tattoo Clinic
Morgan Harris, The Beauty Extract
Thao Le, Le Brows
Sole Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Naked Tan
Amanda Marsilio, His and Hers Beauty Skin Solutions
Breanna Brooke. The Natural Brow Co.
Gulay Kanani, Miracle Skin Clinic
Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Jade Murray, LillyRose Beauty
Jenna-Dee McArdle, Jenna Dee Skin
Jennifer Dixon, Embellish Inc.
Keily Baker, Sculpt Space
Kelsi Taylor, Skóra Studio
Sara Bowtell, House of Samara
Stacey Moore, Dermal Skin Co
Vanya Shepherd, In2skin
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
Caryll Wiggers, Skin ResQ Perth
Daniela Boerma, Bliss Day Spa
Danielle Renee, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics and Bobbie Charles Academy
James Vivian, James Vivian
Jen Roche, Unspoken Skin and Brows
Karen Meiring de Gonzalez, Skin Correctives
Nicole Brown, Face to face Beauty Salon
Rachel Diaz, LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Reegyn McElligott, The Skin Coaches
Robyn McAlpine, Skintifix
Tarnee Morris, Beautee Bar
Business Performance of the Year
Sponsored by Beauty Expo Australia
Circadia Australia
Modelrock
Trudermal
Salon Direct Hair & Beauty Supplies
Best Eco Salon/Spa/Clinic
Sponsored by Biodroga
House of Samara
The Beauty Extract
The Day Spa
Best Newcomer Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year
Sponsored by BDR Medical Beauty
Aestetic
B Aesthetics
Brow Tribe
Dee-Pigment & Skin Clinic
Illuminate Skin and Body
Sculpt Face and Body
Soul Skin & Laser
The Body Haus
The Skin Coaches – Cooroy
Unspoken Skin & Brows
Best Marketing
Sponsored by Shortcuts
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Bespoke Facial & Body Clinic
Illuminate Skin and Body
Meraki Beauty and Wellness
Sskin
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Training
Sponsored by Dermaviduals
Beauty Worx Skin Studio
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Oi Cosmetic Studio
Skin ResQ Perth
Shine Skin and Body
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Design
Sponsored by Comfortel
Beautè Boutique
Brow Tribe
Sskin
The Skin Edit Cosmetic and Skin Specialists
Ultra Medi Spa
Unspoken Skin & Brows
Best Customer Care
Sponsored by Global Beauty Group
Oi Cosmetic Studio
Beauty Worx Skin Studio
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Bliss Day Spa
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Derm Haus Brisbane
Luminary Melbourne
Mediluxe
Peachy Skin Clinic
Sana Skin Clinic
Skin ResQ Perth
The Day Spa
The Skin Coaches – Cooroy
The Skin Edit
Salon/Spa/Clinic Team of the Year
Sponsored by inskincosmedics
Beautiful Creatures Makeup & Beauty
Beauty Worx Skin Studio
Bespoke Facial & Body Clinic
Bliss Day Spa
Bobbie Charles Skin and Cosmetic Clinics
James Vivian
Skin Correctives
Luminary Melbourne
Mediluxe
Peachy Skin Clinic
Sana Skin Clinic
Skin ResQ Perth
Sskin
The Skin Edit
Educator of the Year – Individual
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
Alanna Douglas
Brittany Tosich
Chrissy Alger
Jodie Burwood
Karen Geiszler
Kristy Jones
Sammy Lynch
Educator of the Year – Organisation
Sponsored by Ultraceuticals
Australasian College of Health and Wellness
Australian Dermal Science Institute
Freedom Mastery Coaching
TAFE Queensland
The ZING Project
Total Coaching Academy
Educator of the Year – Product/Equipment Company
Sponsored by Your Coach
Circadia Australia
Elleebana
Derma aesthetics
The Global Beauty Group Education HUB
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Vitaman
Face to Face Beauty Salon
Laser Sydney
Lili Skin Co.
SkintifiX
The Day Spa
QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic – Lutwyche
Noosa Body and Skin Care
Oi Cosmetic Studio
Palm Cove Retreat Day Spa
Tivoli Rose Skin + Beauty
Ultra Medi Spa
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Esthetica Academy
Bespoke Facial & Body Clinic
Bocaj Beauty
Luminary Melbourne
Lux Aesthetics
Meraki Beauty and Wellness
Sana Skin Clinic
Shine Skin and Body
The Beauty Extract
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by Circadia Australia
B Aesthetics
Peachy Skin Clinic
Skin ResQ Perth
The Skin Edit
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Beauty Biz
About Face Beauty and Anti Aging Salon
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
Mediluxe
Beauty Worx Skin Studio
Gloss Skin & Beauty
Simply Elegant
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Body Recon
Cocoon Spa & Medical Aesthetic
Empowering Beauty
Fresh Face Skin
James Vivian
Marlo Spa
SOAK Bar + Beauty – South Yarra
Vanish Laser & Skin
Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by Total Coaching Academy
Cosmedica Skin
Eden Aesthetics
Indah Health and Beauty Spa
LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Beauty Squad
Sponsored by inskincosmedics, Dermapenworld, Elleebana and Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Amy Williams, Aeon Aesthetics
Elliejade Brennan, AACDS
Grace Luce, Aesthetics by Grace Luce
Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Shikya Clark, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics
Stacey Moore, Dermal Skin Co
Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Bodyography
Adriana Stramandinoli
Diana Ransom
Eliza Schwab
Jessica Anderson
Tanya Golden
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