The first ever CURATE Awards winners have been announced in the unique competition platform that highlights talented Australian apprentices. The platform is led by prolific hairdresser and reigning AHIA Creative Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2023 Justin Pace.
In four categories, the winners were announced as Morgan Humphries of Roca Verde for Regional Colour and Style, Maiya Rice of Jarah’s Hair for Regional Cut and Colour, Tori Yardley of TONI&GUY Mosman for Urban Colour and Style and Byron Davey of Cobelle Creative for Urban Cut and Colour.
“There was such a high calibre of entries, particularly for the first ever year of a brand new industry competition,” Justin said. “These four worthy winners are all testament to the up and coming talent that we have in Australia and I can’t wait to watch them go on the CURATE adventure. They are the first to show all our apprentices that this platform can become an integral part of every hairdresser’s career journey.”
The inaugural competition was judged by a local and international judging panel through a digital entry process. Entrants submitted a two-minute video to showcase their cutting, colouring and styling skills. The judging panel included Chris Moody, Chris Baran, Belinda Mills, Benni Tognini, Brodie-Lee Tsiknaris, Clive Allwright, Damien Rinaldo, Danni Solier, Jarred Stedman, Jo Smith, Jules Tognini, Julia Homard, Kerrie DiMattia, Kiralee Honor, Kristy Hodgson, Leeanne Pearce, Lyndal Salmon, Michael Kelly, Richard Kavanagh, Sandy Chong, Sheridan Rose Shaw and Stevie English.
The winners will now experience a full-day photoshoot with mentoring by Justin, before enjoying Hair Festival 2024 and the AHIA Creative Awards Gala. Winners will also receive a VIP Excellent Edges experience including personalised scissor kits, a selection of electrical tools from Gamma +, PLUS a L’Oréal Access education package, a Sustainable Salons goodie bag, coverage in HAIRBIZ magazine and across Mocha Hair digital platforms and a professional biography created in conjunction with Lily Blue Communications.
For more information visit www.curateawards.com
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