5 mins
BHBA WINNERS
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Gatsby & Miller
“A lot of hard work has paid off and I’m really excited and proud to be a part of Gatsby & Miller. Our customer experience has been tailored with the customer in mind the whole time. We would like to thank our team – we wouldn’t have got this without them!”
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INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
Mark Woolley, Electric Space
“I’m blown away. I want to say a big thank you to my Electric team, my family and everyone at HJ for putting the night on, it is great to be back. The amazing thing about Electric is we’re a team, not a person. Thank you so much.”
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MARKETING CAMPAIGN
OF THE YEAR
Haringtons
“A massive thank you to our whole team at Haringtons. It’s been a privilege to bring a heritage brand into the 21st century and really make a difference to the Haringtons team. It takes a lot of courage to say 'yes' to really innovative marketing, particularly at a time that we’ve all been through in the past 18 months.”
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SALON DESIGN AWARD
Silverclip Concept Store
“Lockdown made things really difficult for us, and it was a question of can we carry on? But we did! We are in the company of some amazing salons this evening. Thank you to my wife and thank you to my friends!”
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Westrow
“First of all I want to thank Jayne Lewis-Orr and everyone at HJ. This is our third time winning but this is the most special to be honest. We live and breathe education and we want to thank our amazing team. After the past 18 months it is great to be here and this award means so much.”
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ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR
Katie Cook, Brooke Evans Ironbridge
“This is amazing, there is no feeling like it. Thank you to my mum and dad for being there for me! Thank you to Hairdressers Journal and to the judges! I cannot thank Brooke enough, I wouldn’t be here without her. She has given me so many opportunities. I cannot believe it!”
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INDEPENDENT SALON –
BUSINESS NEWCOMER
Alchemy &I
“We’re very humbled to be nominated amongst some amazing salons. It’s been a challenging year, but our team and the community have shown such resilience. We’ve worked so hard to make the Alchemy &I brand stand out. All of the team take such a huge interest in the business, so having their support just makes this award even more special.”
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FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR
Nicola Hughes, Saks Chester
“Last year I won this award and all I did was cry! So hopefully I won’t do that this year. Winning this award is the best feeling in the world. The list of people to thank is endless. Thank you to Saks franchisees, the support from head office and our suppliers, who have been amazing. And I'd like to thank my family, I wouldn’t be here without them.”
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MALE GROOMING SALON/
BARBERSHOP OF THE YEAR
Crate Cheshire
“I want to thank my mum and dad who are hairdressers and who got me into the industry. I want to say thank you to Mark Woolley who taught me everything I do. I didn’t think we would get to the final, let alone win it! We want to thank everyone who has supported us in the three years we have been open.”
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Sophie Rose Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing
“I would like to thank my parents for everything they taught me about working hard – they taught me everything I know. It’s a family business so I was born and bred into it. I’m pretty sure when I joined the business, there were bets on how long I’d last! Winning this award feels amazing.”
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SOCIAL STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Casey Coleman, Chair Studio
“I honestly cannot tell you how I feel to have won this award. I am so shocked! I’ve had a really tough year so this has really made my life. I did it! Social media can be a lonely place but there are so many people behind it; my mum, my mates, HAIRDOTCOM, the FAME Team and everyone who has been involved. I would also like to thank Richie. But what’s more, thanks to me – because I’ve done it!”
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SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR
Melissa Timperley Salons
“It’s wonder ful to be amongst such talented hairdressers. This is a dream come true. I would like to thank the team, I couldn’t have done it without them and after such a difficult year, this is the best reward.”
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SALON OF THE YEAR 2
Bloggs Salon
“I feel shocked and speechless! My team make my role so easy and so enjoyable. This really is about the team. I’d also like to thank my friends and family and everyone who has supported us for this entry.”
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SALON STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Josh Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing
“This is my third year winning in a row and I really did not expect it. Having my family behind me is amazing, we’re a three-generation salon and it’s our 60th anniversary this year. A big thank you to my wife who is my absolute everything and backbone.”
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SALON OF THE YEAR 1
Melissa Timperley, Melissa Timperley Salons
“We’re stunned to pick up a second award this evening. My team are the best team in the world and we’re so grateful to be bringing this trophy back to Manchester. I’d like to thank LWPR, my mum and dad, my husband and everyone who couldn’t be here tonight. We are so grateful.”
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BUSINESS DIRECTOR
OF THE YEAR
Mark Woolley, Electric London
“The finalists in my category are my icons! I remember looking at Phil Smith and thinking 'I can be a hairdresser and have a Ferrari!' It’s an honour to be listed amongst them. I will say one thing about business and creativity – it should go hand in hand. In hairdressing there’s so many people who are great creatives and great business minds. You can ring anyone in this industry and get advice! I love that.”
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