THE 23RD CHARLIE MILLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

In a night of glitz, glamour, and excitement, the 23rd Charlie Miller Achievement Awards took place on Sunday 3rd March in The Inspiration Suite at The Village Hotel, Edinburgh. 

A much anticipated and prestigious annual event, the Charlie Miller Achievement Awards  were created to recognise and reward stylists, trainees, receptionists, and office staff who excelled throughout the previous year. Teams from all 4 salons celebrated together as 25 individual awards were handed out amid rapturous applause.

A special moment of the evening was dedicated to honouring Salon Director, Richard Beggs, for an incredible 30 years of continued service with the company. The Long Service Award was a heartfelt token of gratitude for his unwavering commitment.

Emphasising the importance of the Achievement Awards in their calendar, Joint Managing Directors, Jason & Joshua Miller commented: “The Achievement Awards are a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams. It’s our opportunity to express gratitude for everyone’s tireless efforts and continued support. We are privileged to have such a fantastic group of individuals working with us, and their success is undeniably our success. We appreciate each and every one of them.” 

The company introduced a new award this year in memory of friend and work colleague Cat Nicholson who passed away last year. The Cat Nicholson Award is created to recognise growth in creative development/creative contribution to the business. This inaugural award was presented to both Lauren Tait and Molly Rufus for their artistic successes at last year’s L’Oreal Colour Trophy. 

The grand prix award for ‘Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year’ was announced by recently retired Director, Ian Blyth and presented to a delighted Lauren Tait. Lauren is based at the group’s salon in Holy Corner and is a Senior Head Stylist/ Head Technician, and also the salon’s Assistant Manager. 

WINNERS: Sophie Smith, Trainee of the Year Stafford Street; Gemma Stevenson, Trainee of the Year South St Andrew Street; Aileigh Bain, Trainee of the Year Holy Corner; Sophy Cockburn, Trainee of the Year Stockbridge; Jo Freedman, Trainee Competition Winner Group B; Sophy Cockburn, Trainee Competition Winner Group A; Katie Lomax, 3rd Year Trainee of the Year; Hannah Sorrell, Retail Salesperson of the Year; Amber Swift, Treatment Salesperson of the Year; Riah Buckingham, Receptionist of the Year; Treatment Promotion Winner: Karen Kennedy; Mori Neil Award (50% Client Rebooking): Jason Miller, India Miller, Corry Riley, Elle Weston, Karen Kennedy, Richard Beggs,  Rosslyn Orr, Hayley Dallas, Karyn Holloway, Natalie Cole, Lynsey Wilson, Hannah Lennon, Rebekah Smith, Stephanie Skellett, Amber Swift; Richard Beggs, Long Service Award; Jack Tait, Janet Miller Award; Lauren Tait and Molly Rufus, Cat Nicholson Award; Kaylee Murray, Salon Stylist of the Year; Ellie Gilhooley, Senior Salon Stylist of the Year; Rachel Grayson, Senior Stylist of the Year; Lexi Lupton, Head Stylist of the Year; Richard Beggs, Senior Head Stylist/ Salon Director of the Year; Kieran Ewing, Men’s Stylist of the Year; Nicole Hewitt, Salon Technician of the Year; Rachel Grayson, Senior Technician of the Year; Lauren Tait, Head Technician of the Year; Lauren Tait, Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year.