FELLOWSHIP FOR BRITISH HAIRDRESSING LUNCHEON & AWARDS 2024

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing celebrated an incredible 12 months with their annual Luncheon and Awards, held at The Londoner – the biggest and best independent networking and awards event in the industry.  

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2024 was a year of evolution for the Fellowship. In June, the role of President was passed on from Robert Eaton to Ashleigh Hodges, who became the Fellowship’s youngest ever president.  With a newly progressive board in place, the Fellowship has continued its regional takeover with two more Centres of Excellence added to its portfolio, creative local events, advanced education opportunities and a progression into Europe – a first in its history.

The Luncheon brought together over 450 U.K. and international industry guests to celebrate and reminisce over the last year, whilst looking forward to 2025 and the vision for what lies ahead.

Welcoming the guests to the annual festive celebration, Fellowship President Ashleigh Hodges, recapped about the achievements since taking over the presidency role just 6 short months ago, and honouring the theme of Community and Strength, which underpins her presidency term.

Ashleigh then welcomed to the stage Vice President Michelle Griffin, who honoured the Fellowship four pillars of Creativity, Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusivity. Michelle went on to thank the Fellowship members, sponsors, partners and audience for their continued support and loyalty over the last 12months.

The duo then went on to honour the Fellowship Patrons and anniversaries throughout the industry, then moving onto the celebration of the 2024/5 Scholarship Winners and the unveiling of the two new Regional Ambassadors.  
 
With the anticipation already building, the 2024 achievements announcement began, with a host of fabulous names being awarded this year’s medals and titles.  Ashleigh then went on to remember those we lost over the last year, including a poignant tribute to Fellowship Patron, Trevor Sorbie MBE – who sadly passed away in the weeks leading up to the event. 

Following an exquisite lunch, the luncheon continued with CEO Barry Stephens gracing the stage, joining Ashleigh to launch the new Ann Herman Scholarship, a tribute to Ann and her lifelong contribution to the organisation. This was followed by the announcement of the new Fellowship Youth Board and the plans for 2025, including the Net Zero and Safe Space initiatives.  With celebrations continuing, the presenters continued with the unveiling of this winners of the Art & Commerce Awards and penultimate award, Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year.

Rounding off a fabulous, festive celebration, former President Robert Eaton took to the stage bringing to a close the afternoon, with the announcement of the Fellowship Lifetime Achievement Award.  Having held the individual in high regard throughout his career and choosing him as one of his icons within the Presidents Night celebration back in June, Nicky Clarke OBE was the unveiled as the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year – Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International 
• Fellowship Lifetime Achievement Award – Nicky Clarke OBE 
• Sassoon Scholarship – Jason Hecker,  Il Salotto & Offcut Barbers
• Hairdotcom Scholarship – Meg Piper, Solstice Hair Studio
• Trevor Sorbie Creative Scholarship – Clare Maxwell, Clare's Hair Lab
• WAHL Scholarship - Billy Ryan, Tribe Salons
• Calligraphy Cut Scholarship - Jamie-Leigh Bailey, Meraki Hair, Morgan Graham, MG The Studio, Chelsey Stone, Chelsey Stone. Gabriella Wain, Tilted Crown Hair Studio-cannot attend, Rebecca Mills, William & Mary, Hair and Beauty, Chris Grimley, Fusion Hair Company
• Regional Ambassadors – Geri Padalino Sassoon & Colette Osborne Urban Hideaway
• Fellow with Honours – Jacqui McIntosh, Daniel Couch, Lisa Farrall, Jamie Benny, Darrel Starkey, Scott Cooper, Monica Teodoro
• Fellow with Distinction – Sally Brooks, Robert Masciave, Tracey Ann Smith
• Community Hero – Laura Leigh Kerr
• Past Presidents Medal – Robert Eaton
• Presidents Award – Stewart Roberts, Haircuts 4 Homeless
• Member of the Year – Billy Ryan, Tribe Salons
• Achievers of the Year Award:
  • Clubstar Art Team – Jessica Dennis, Tate Hair
  • Project Colour - Amelia Krasinski, KH Hair 
  • Project X – Lucy Melvin, Diamond Appearance
  • Project Men & Media – Kieran Martin, Charter Cutting Company 
  • Project Sassoon – Callum Bates-Siney, William & Mary Hair and Beauty 
  • Project Afro - Nataša Stantić Brajović, Andrew Jose 
  • Project Extend - Jade Miles, Voila Hair Studio
• Snapshot Image of the Year – Giuseppe Stelitano, Trevor Sorbie, London
• Men’s Image of the Year – Sam Elliot, Toni&Guy, Covent Garden, London
• Colour Image of the Year – RUSH Artistic Team 
• Afro Image of the Year – Cos Sakkas, Toni & Guy Academy, London
• International Image Award – Antoinette Beenders, Aveda, USA
• Image of the Year – Cos Sakkas, Toni&Guy Academy, London
• Independent Business of the Year - STĀ Studios 
• Salon Business of the Year – Medusa
• Barber Business of the Year – R.W. Wolf barbers
• Educator of the Year – Laura Leigh Kerr, Rainbow Room International 
• Session Stylist of the Year – Nick Irwin 
• Hall of F.A.M.E. Award – Josh Goldsworthy 
• 2025 F.A.M.E. Team:
  • Sam Bickle, Arkive by Adam Reed
  • Steve-Leah Loscombe, Blue Tit
  • Bekki Delehedy, Dot Hair
  • Annie Franklin, Prestige Hair
• The Trevor Sorbie Award for Creative and Commercial Innovation – Kelly Rowney