Last weekend, the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) were held at The Star in Sydney where a slew of awards were distributed, including two for 2024 Salon of the Year.

Awards were presented to nominated industry members across all segments of the beauty industry. Winners were judged by an independent panel and announced on the night.

Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic in West Village, QLD took home the gong for Australian Spa/Salon/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More. The clinic was founded by Danielle Renee.

The award for Australian Spa/Salon/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less went to Luminary Melbourne in VIC. The business was founded by Nicolette Kocsi Goldberg.

Will Fennel emceed the ceremony, complimented by an introduction from Mocha Group CEO and founder, Linda Woodhead. 

Attending industry guests enjoyed a lavish three-course dinner, followed by a celebratory after party.

2024 marked the 13th annual ABIA Awards. The annual event runs to coincide with Beauty Expo.

See below the full list of 2024 ABIA Award winners:

Junior Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by
Australian Dermal Science Institute
Christine Grace Geddes

Beauty Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by
Refectocil
Demi-Louise Hooper-Tink, SkintifiX

Dermal Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by
Dermalogica
Kristin Rose, Peachy Skin Clinic

Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year
Sponsored by
Australian Permanent Makeup Artists Conference
Morgan Harris, The Beauty Extract

Sole Operator of the Year
Sponsored by
Naked Tan
Sara Bowtell, House of Samara

Business Director/Owner of the Year
Sponsored by
Kitomba
James Vivian, James Vivian

Business Performance of the Year
Sponsored by
Beauty Expo Australia
Circadia Australia

Best Eco Salon/Spa/Clinic
Sponsored by
Biodroga
House of Samara

Best Newcomer Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year
Sponsored by
BDR Medical Beauty
The Skin Coaches – Cooroy

Best Marketing
Sponsored by
Shortcuts
Bella Pelle Body Clinic

Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Training
Sponsored by
Dermaviduals
Oi Cosmetic Studio

Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Design
Sponsored by
Comfortel
SSKIN

Best Customer Care
Sponsored by
Global Beauty Group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics

Salon/Spa/Clinic Team of the Year
Sponsored by
inskincosmedics
James Vivian

Educator of the Year – Individual
Sponsored by
Beauty Biz
Alanna Douglas

Educator of the Year – Organisation
Sponsored by
Ultraceuticals
Total Coaching Academy

Educator of the Year – Product/Equipment Company
Sponsored by
Your Coach
The Global Beauty Group

NSW/ACT
 Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by
Vitaman
Lili Skin Co.

QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by
Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Oi Cosmetic Studio

VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by
Esthetica Academy
Luminary Melbourne

WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 4 Treatment Rooms or Less
Sponsored by
Circadia Australia
Peachy Skin Clinic

NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by
Beauty Biz
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

VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by
Dermapenworld
James Vivian

WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year – 5 Treatment Rooms or More
Sponsored by
Total Coaching Academy
Eden Aesthetics

Beauty Squad
Sponsored by inskincosmedics, Dermapenworld, Elleebana and Gay Wardle Skin Institute
Amy Williams, Aeon Aesthetics
Grace Luce, Aesthetics by Grace Luce
Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Shikya Clark, Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinics

Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by
Bodyography
Eliza Schwab

High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year
Sponsored by
Bodyography
Brooke Clarke

AUSTRALIAN WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by
Inspire Brands
Salon Direct Hair and Beauty Supplies

HALL OF FAME
Sponsored by Elleebana
Alex Zotos

HUMANITARIAN
Sponsored by mocha group
Karla McDiarmid

AUSTRALIAN SPA/SALON/CLINIC OF THE YEAR
4 TREATMENT ROOMS OR LESS
Presented by mocha group
Luminary Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN SPA/SALON/CLINIC OF THE YEAR
5 TREATMENT ROOMS OR MORE
Presented by mocha group
Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic – West Village

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