WINNING CELEBRATION

For the first time in, well, I can't remember, I wasn't able to attend The British Beauty & Spa Awards.  

The highlight of my -- and many of your -- beauty calendars, I was otherwise engaged (not literally, I hasten to add) sampling the delights of a beautiful spa resort in Malaysia.

I couldn't wait to find out how the evening went and who the winners were, along with checking out the photographs taken on the night when I got back to the office.

Congratulations to everyone that was shortlisted, and an extra 'well done' to those that went home with trophies. 

Were you there or want to know who was?  Click on this link to see everyone in their glory.

Share your best wishes to all those that took part in the awards or let everyone know what you thought of the evening (-- or just of the photographs!!!) by leaving your comments below.  I'd love to hear from you all.

Be sure to check-out the full stories -- the British Beauty & Spa award winners and CHI The Spa at the Rasa Sayang -- in the November issue of Health and Beauty Salon.

"We are delighted with the amount of entries we received for this year's awards," said Jayne Lewis-Orr, publisher and editor-in-chief of Health and Beauty Salon.

READ ON...

CELEBRATING IN

STYLE

Champagne flowed as the third Pevonia awards ceremony was held in London.  Annette Hanford reports

Growing year on year, and now firmly established as an annual event, Pevonia hosted its third awards ceremony at the five-star Grange City Hotel in London to acknowledge the achievements and of its account holders.

TOP - Rat Pack tribute singers entertained guests

MIDDLE - Artspa, Gloucestershire, Best Newcomer of the Year, represented by Kim Eeles

BOTTOM - Employee of the Year dispatch supervisor Gavin Murrel with Daniela

A NIGHT TO

REMEMBER

It's the event of the year for everyone who's anyone in the world of beauty, so book your tickets now for the British Beauty & Spa Awards.

Glamour, glitz and a room full of people from across the industry -- Health and Beauty Salon's British Beauty & Spa Awards is one of the most exciting events of the year, recognising individuals, salons and spas.

The British Beauty & Spa Awards night takes place in the heart of London, a stone's throw from Hyde Park and Oxford Street, at the elegant Royal Lancaster Hotel.  It is an evening that truly sparkles, when everyone who's anyone from the beauty world comes along to celebrate the industry's finest business brains and achievers. 

 

So, who are this year's winners?

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THE FINAL

COUNTDOWN

The awards have come in. 

The judges have debated and deliberated. 

The points have been awarded. 

The numbers have been added up...

...again and again, just to double check. 

And this year's British Beauty & Spa Awards finalists have been announced.

Read on to find out who's in the running this year for the coveted trophies and titles that money just can't buy.

SAVE THE DATE

* THE BRITISH BEAUTY & SPA AWARDS

* 7 SEPTEMBER 2008

* THE ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL, LONDON

* CONTACT DAN EVERSFIELD * TEL 020 8652 8845

* EMAIL daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

SIMPLY THE

BEST

The achievement of salons and individuals were recognised at the Saks national awards

The Saks Group puts on events with enormous style -- and its national awards ceremony is no exception.

The company holds national awards each year to recognise the highest-achieving salons and individuals within the network, and to celebrate the continuing succes of the group, which currently has more than 140 hair and beauty salons nationwide.

With more than 3,000 team members now working for Saks, competition is fierce.

Individual winners from the regional awards -- help late in 2007 -- attended a glittering "grand finale" prizegiving lunch at London's Cafe de Paris, where they were joined by Saks franchisees, VIPs and celebrity judges to find out who had won the national titles.  These included image, salon team and achievement awards relating to hair and beauty.

Saks international creative director and celebrity hair-stylist on Channel 4's 10 Years Younger, Andrew Barton says: "The awards luncheon was incredibly exciting and had a fantastic atmosphere.  Congratulations to all the winners."

Right: Saks MD Stephen Kee

READ ON FOR THE WINNERS AND THE PICTURES...

To enter, the British Beauty & Spa Awards you need to submit a written presentation that clearly answers the criteria for the category you are entering.

The entry should be clearly presented, visually pleasing but concise and easy for the judging panel to read.

Separate written entries must be submitted for each category. Photocopies of the entry form can be used.

The Judging

The judging panel will be made up of key independent figures within the beauty industry and a representative from each of the sponsoring companies.

A further round of judging will comprise of mystery customers and telephone calls. Salon visits will also be made where appropriate.

In some categories, finalists may be required to attend a practical and ‘hands on’ judging session.

Download the Beauty & Spa Awards entry form NOW!

SIMPLY THE BEST

Margo McMenemy Robertson, owner of Beauty Network in Hamilton, Scotland, is the 2007 British Beauty Therapist of the Year. Annette Hanford discovers what makes a winner

From a very early age Margo knew exactly what she wanted to do in life. After leaving school she enrolled at Scotland’s Coatbridge College, Coatbridge, to study a City & Guilds in beauty therapy and electrical epilation. From there she gained a position as a beauty therapist in a large salon approximately 25 miles from her home – the commute involved two trains and two buses.

However, the lengthy journey and long hours didn’t deter Margo, and her dedication brought her promotion to senior therapist within six months of starting. “I never thought of the commute and the long hours as a sacrifice,” she says. “To me it was an opportunity to learn my trade and advance my skills. I was willing to go the distance to achieve it.”

PRESENTER BEN SHEPHARD WITH MARGO

It is this winning attitude in all areas of beauty that has driven Margo throughout her career. Now with two salons of her own, she pursues education and training to the highest levels. Never satisfied with the status quo, Margo has always sought to improve her skills and know-ledge, and never more so than when the HND qualification was introduced in beauty therapy.

ROLL OF HONOUR

The Golden Globes were cancelled, and the Baftas and Oscars have been given out, but there’s still a chance to win a coveted statuette – by entering the British Beauty & Spa Awards.

Now in their 12th year, these awards have become the professional beauty industry’s very own Oscars designed to recognise and reward excellence, innovation and professionalism and the glamorous awards ceremony is a highlight of the beauty calender.

COVETED AWARDS

Receiving an award at the presentation dinner is the ultimate accolade for many salons and the specially-commissioned trophies can be proudly displayed to reflect the highest standards of work achieved.

Winning, or even gaining a position of finalist, will earn you the respect of your peers and clients, so read on and become part of the awards ceremony that showcases excellence within the beauty industry.

READ ON TO FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER...

NEWSFLASH

It's that time of year again... The date for the British Beauty & Spa Awards has been announced.

The event will take place on Sunday 7th September 2008 and will return to the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

The deadline for entries is the 13 June 2008, after which the judging process will begin.

CONTACT

For more information, or receive an entry form, email Dan Eversfield or call him on 020 8652 8845.

READ ON FOR THE CATEGORIES...

THE FIFTH COSMOPOLITAN GROUP BEAUTY AWARDS SAW READERS AND CELEBRITY JUDGES VOTE FOR THEIR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS. MOIRA PAULUSZ REPORTS

One hundred and twenty products across 20 categories were judged by a panel of industry experts and celebrity judges (Louise Redknapp, Sugababes and Rachel Stevens) for this year’s Cosmopolitan Group Beauty Awards – the fifth to be held.

The winners represent the best-in-class for every element of beauty – from hair styling and treatments, to fragrances, skincare, appliances, nails, and sun-protection. The winning brands – Clarins, with five awards, was one of the most successful – can take advantage of their award by creating bespoke sales and marketing initiatives in-store, in print, and online. The beauty editorial promotional programme has already started, and will last until January 2008.

Clarins marketing director Dorothy Speed clutches some of the awards the company won for: best cleanser (Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser/Clean Sweep category); best body scrub (Clarins Smoothing Body Scrub/Bath Bliss); best cellulite zapper (Clarins Total Body Lift Lotion/Body Beautifiers); best facial sun protection (Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream/Sun Shields); and, under Men’s Essentials, best eye cream (Clarins Men Undereye Serum)

Of the products, 16 were granted the ‘readers’ choice award’ by the magazine’s two million plus readers, who voted for their favourites via the magazine and online.

NATURAL BORN WINNER

In 1999 hotel receptionist Linda Butler decided on a different career, but after offering nail extensions, she changed her mind again and took the "natural route".

Linda collects her award from host Ben Shepherd from GMTV

Linda of Just Nails in Poole, Dorset, tells Annette Hanford just what it takes to become Manicurist of the Year 2007.

Now in their 11th year, the British Beauty & Spa Awards are designed to promote excellence, innovation and professionalism in the industry, as well as to recognise the hard work and commitment of all the finalists - individually and collectively. So who stepped on to the podium to receive their accolade?

Read on to discover the winners...