FELLOWSHIP FOR BRITISH HAIRDRESSING LUNCHEON & HAIR AWARDS 2023

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing celebrated a momentous 2023 with their annual Luncheon and Hair Awards, held at The Londoner – the biggest and best independent networking and awards event in the industry. 

2023 was a monumental year for the Fellowship, who celebrated their highest membership to date, a growing Executive Board, regional Centres of Excellence and the largest educational opportunities for their members. It was a time to celebrate the last 12 months and look forward to another fantastic year. The Luncheon was once again a chance to bring together over 400 industry guests from all over the UK, to unite and celebrate the achievements and growth throughout hairdressing.

Welcoming the crowd, Fellowship President Robert Eaton, thanked the audience for their support over the last year and shared an insight into what has been happening within the Fellowship, behind the scenes and as the team gradually move further into the North – a goal set by the President himself. Rob was then joined by CEO Barry Stephens who discussed the progress through the opportunities presented by the Fellowship and thanked the loyal sponsors, brand partners and members for uniting in creativity.

Alongside Chancellor Karoliina Saunders and Executive Board Members Michelle Griffin, Colin McAndrew, Simon Shaw, Andrew Barton, and Ashleigh Hodges as well as special guest presenters, the Executive Board each shared their own vision and goals for the Fellowship, including giving the audience more information on their own journey and goals within the industry.

With the anticipation building the 2024 winners announcement began, with a host of fabulous names being awarded this year’s titles and trophies. As the awards were handed out, a very poignant award remained - something special for a man whose career has spanned six decades, and his commitment to the hairdressing industry unmatched. With a room filled with many of those who have come through his creative ranks, including Angelo Seminara Antoinette Beenders, Euguene Souleiman, Keith Harris, Sally Brooks, the Fellowship Lifetime Achievement Awards was presented to Trevor Sorbie, MBE. 

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The winners were:

• Sassoon Scholarship – James Kendell
• Hairdotcom Scholarship – Naomi Brooks, The Hair Sanctuary
• Trevor Sorbie Creative Scholarship – Erin Marley, Rein & Co
• Member of the Year – Darrel Starkey
• Fellow with Honours – Ashley Gamble, Emma Simmons, Marlene Lamont, Marnie Williams and Sharon Malcom
• Fellow with Distinction – Junior Green, Keith Harris, Darren Messias
• Gold Medal – Ken Picton
• President's Award – The Lions Barber Collective
• Achiever of the Year Award
  • Clubstar Art Team – Olivia-Rose Brady
  • Project Afro – Hannah Marcia Larden
  • Project Colour – Allie Harknett
  • Project Extend – Marlene Lamont
  • Project Men – Kyle Dodson
  • Project  Sassoon – Justine Weir
• Snapshot Image of the Year – Sam Burnett, Hare & Bone
• Men’s Image of the Year – Dom Capel, Lara Johnson Lifestyle
• Colour Image of the Year – Angelo Seminara
• Afro Image of the Year – Lisa Farrall, WIG London
• International Image Award – Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design
• Image of the Year – Angelo Seminara
• Individual Salon of the Year – Brooks & Brooks
• Salon Group of the Year – Goldsworthy’s
• Session Stylist of the Year – Luke Benson
• Educator of the Year – Lisa Farrall, Wig London
• Hall of F.A.M.E. Award – Antoinette Beenders
• 2024 F.A.M.E. Team 
  • Elle Foreman, Tribe Salons
  • Harry Andreou, Ventura Hair
  • Ilaria Bellemo, Toni & Guy
  • Stephen Campbell, Hair & Co
• The Trevor Sorbie Award for Creative and Commercial Innovation – Roman Sys, Brooks & Brooks
• Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year – Tracey Ann Smith, French & Ivi
• Fellowship Lifetime Achievement Award – Trevor Sorbie MBE

To view all the Award Winners Photos just CLICK HERE.