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The only way is to our hair and beauty awards for Amy…
TOWIE star will present prestigious ceremony!
WITH her very own beauty salons and beauty range, TOWIE star Amy Childs knows her stuff about hair and beauty industry.
Salons across the city will be abuzz with the news that the reality show star will be presenting this year’s The News Hair and Beauty Awards.
Amy shot to fame on smash hit TV program The Only Way Is Essex. With her glamorous looks and industry knowledge, she will make the perfect presenter for the ceremony.
Amy, 22, said: ‘I’m so excited to be presenting The News Hair and Beauty Awards this year. As a trained beautician, I’m looking forward to honouring my fellow professionals for their hard work and dedication to the industry.’
The News events co-ordinator Sara Allerton said: ‘We’re absolutely thrilled to have Amy coming to the awards. She’s a real inspirational to so many in the industry. She’s such a success at such a young age and we are really looking forward to meeting her.’
Readers can nominate their favourite salons and stylists in The News Hair and Beauty Awards by filling out a voting slip.
Salons with the most nominations will be judged by a panel of experts, who will create a shortlist of nominees to be invited to an awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in June.
Tracy Mackinnon, manager of Nikki Froud Salon, High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, said: ‘This year the team are really going for it. The team here find it a challenge – one came first last year and another came second – so there is some real competition. We hope we are at the awards again.’
Stylist Lauren Butler, 18, from Nikki Froud Salon said: ‘The awards are really good. I like Amy as well as I used to watch her on the telly. She’s done well with her salons, she’s well known and she always looks nice. I’m really looking forward to seeing her.’
Now in their third year, The News Hair and Beauty Awards aim to unite salon professionals throughout South East Hampshire & West Sussex and provide a platform to celebrate talent within the local hair and beauty sector. They also aim to recognise local talent and their dedication to styling their clients.
These skilled individuals who make us feel a million dollars after a visit to their salons will be celebrated and their clients and colleagues can let them know how much they are valued and appreciated.
Nominations will open on the grand launch on February 14th 2013, with the voting closing on the 4th May 2013 and the shortlist for each category published the following week.
Any nominations after midnight on Saturday 4th May will not be counted.
The key objective of these awards is to build and strengthen strong relationships between salons, sponsoring brands and consumers across Portsmouth and beyond. 
Discover new business opportunities as you meet, eat, drink and celebrate together. Gain personal access to key decision makers from every major Salon in the South East Hampshire and West Sussex area. Achieve maximum on-brand wow-factor impact with exclusive product presence. Showcase your products for success with local salon professionals. Contribute to the gift bag for lasting product recognition, long after the event is over, representing repeat sales opportunities. Gain a superb ROI through our advertising and PR activity, leading up to the networking opportunities on the night.
Grand Final Awards Dinner June 15th 2013. Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth.
TIMELINE FOR AWARDS & TICKETS
Closing date:
All nominated salons and individuals should email the official entry form with evidence and images to support their entry on or before the 4th of May Any nominations after midnight on Saturday 4th May will not be counted.
Shortlist announced in The News:
Week commencing 6th of May shortlist will be announced.
Ticket Sales:
Please note tickets are on sale at £45.00 + vat each for the gala awards ceremony, to include welcome reception drinks, 3 course meal and entertainment.
To book your tickets please click here or call 02392 622206
AND OUR WINNERS ARE?…
June the 15th our winners are revealed at our black tie gala ceremony, hosted by Amy Childs and Sara Allerton of The News.
For any further information please email sara.allerton@thenews.co.uk
Nominations
For all nominations please use the official voting slip which can be found in every Saturday’s edition of The News
(Saturday 4th May is the last form going in The News for paper votes. Due to the Bank Holiday postal nomination forms will be accepted up until 12 noon on Thursday the 9th May).
or click HERE to use our interactive online form or email events@thenews.co.uk however any nominations after midnight on Saturday 4th May will not be counted.
For more information please contact Sara Allerton on 02392 622206
The categories
We will be looking for nominations in the following categories…
Junior Stylist of the Year (includes stylists with less than 2 years experience).
sponsored by Portsmouth Cultural Trust
Colour Technician of the Year (minimum 2 years salon experience)
sponsored by Pureology and Redken
Gents’/Barber of the Year (minimum 2 years salon or barber shop experience)
sponsored by Kasho
Female Stylist of the Year (minimum 2 years salon experience)
sponsored by GHD
Best Bridal/Special Occasion (hair up/extensions/hair art)
sponsored by Make Light Work
Hair Salon of the Year (trading more than 18 months)
sponsored by Lee Stafford
Best Start-up Salon of the Year (hair or beauty trading 18 months or less)
sponsored by Arona Creations
Beauty Therapist of the Year (beauticians/male & female grooming/tanning etc)
sponsored by Amy Childs
Nail Technician of the Year (manicures/pedicures/nail art/gel/acrylics etc)
sponsored by Free Edge Nail Academy
Cosmetic Therapist of the Year (make up/semi-permanent/skin peels/advanced treatments/laser etc)
sponsored by Fabulous Face and Body
Beauty Salon of the Year (trading more than 18 months)
Training Centre Excellence Award (hair or beauty – open to colleges/salons/individuals)
sponsored by Changes Clinic of Excellence
Special Achievement (an individual or team who has risen to a challenge or overcome adversity).
sponsored by St Vincent College
Lifetime Achievement Award (special award for someone who has dedicated their life to their profession and encouraged and inspired others along the way).
sponsored by The Breeze
Sponsorship opportunities
We would like to offer you your brand and business the opportunity to be part of this glamourous event. We will be implementing a high profile media presence throughout the awards including tabloid, trade, radio and internet visibility.
Visit our sponsorship opportunities here or email Sara Allerton sara.allerton@jpress.co.uk or call 02392 622206