Australia and New Zealand’s best in beauty gathered at The Star, Sydney on August 17th, for the 2025 ANZ Beauty Industry Awards Gala.
A full house of industry icons, brand leaders, dermal experts and trailblazing aestheticians came together to celebrate the talents shaping the future of the professional beauty industry.
This year's event marked a major milestone for the ABIAs with inclusion of New Zealand entries for the first time, whilst creators Mocha Group were celebrating 20 years of industry leadership.
Across 33 categories, the awards saw a 15% increase in entries, with winners chosen by an esteemed judging panel of leading professionals, celebrated for their business insight and creative expertise. The evening also unveiled the 2025 Beauty Squad, spotlighting our most exciting emerging talent.
Valued sponsors include Dermapenworld, Kitomba, Esthetica Academy, Epicutis, Circadia, Gay Wardle Skin Institute, Advanced Cosmeceuticals, Global Beauty Group, SkinGen, Candela, Naked Tan, inskincosmedics, Shortcuts, Inspire Brands, APMAC, Comfortel, Beauty Expo, Biodroga, Elleebana, Shortcuts Aire, Dermalogica, Matter of Fact, Aust Dermal Science Institute and Service and Creative Skills Australia.
"This year’s awards have set a new benchmark as we celebrate 20 years of Mocha Group," said ABIAs and Mocha Group CEO and founder, Linda Woodhead.
"The growth in entries, the calibre of finalists, and the passion felt in the room all prove one thing – the beauty industry in Australia and New Zealand is thriving."
"These awards don’t just recognise talent, they spotlight the resilience, innovation, and community spirit that make this industry so extraordinary."
ANZ Beauty Industry Awards 2025 winners
Junior Therapist of the Year: Brianna Smith
Beauty Therapist of the Year: Christie Cameron, SSKIN
Dermal Therapist of the Year: Chloe Regan, Chloe Regan Cosmetic Clinic
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year: Thao Le
Sole Operator of the Year: Jacinta Curnow, Jacinta Curnow Skin
Best Business Performance of the Year (Non Salon): Circadia Australia
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Design: Marlo Spa
Best Newcomer Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year: Unspoken Skin & Brows
Best Marketing Award: Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Wholesaler of the Year: Global Beauty Group
Business Director/Owner of the Year: Abby Stuart, Oi Cosmetic Studio
ABIA Humanitarian: Robyn McAlpine
Salon/Spa/Clinic Team of the Year: Peachy Skin Clinic
Best Salon/Spa/Clinic Training: Bella Pelle Body Clinic
Customer Care Award: Marlo Spa
Educator of the Year – Individual: Isabella Loneragan
Best Business Coach - Individual or Organisation: Rebecca Miller, School Of Mastery
Educator of the Year – Organisation: Australian Dermal Science Institute
Educator of the Year - Product/Equipment Company: The Australian Dermal & Laser Institute
Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year: Pearlin McCarthy
High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year: Shiree Collier
Beauty Squad:
Bel Macri, Cosmedica Skin
Bre Sanders, Sense of Skin and Beauty
Demi-Louise Hannaford, Skintifix
Stacey Moore, Dermal Skin Co
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 4 Treatment Rooms or Less: Injxu Face + Skin
QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 4 Treatment Rooms or Less: Oi Cosmetic Studio
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 4 Treatment Rooms or Less: Luminary Melbourne
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 4 Treatment Rooms or Less: Peachy Skin Clinic
NSW/ACT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 5 Treatment Rooms or More: Bella Spazio Medispa
QLD Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 5 Treatment Rooms or More: Skin + Wax Clinic
VIC/TAS/SA Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 5 Treatment Rooms or More: Bella Pelle Body Clinic
WA/NT Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 5 Treatment Rooms or More: LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
Hall of Fame Award: Maria Cocciolone, inskincosmedics
NEW ZEALAND Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year: The Beauty Room
AUSTRALIAN Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 4 Treatment Rooms or Less: Oi Cosmetic Studio
AUSTRALIAN Salon/Spa/Clinic of the Year - 5 Treatment Rooms or More: LoveBeauty Skin Clinic
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