Katie Smith Aesthetics is presented with the trophy for 'Aesthetics Clinic to Watch' from Sian Keane on behalf of NI Beauty Excellence Awards event partner BTL Aesthetics.
Four Antrim and Ballymena based beauty businesses scooped up awards at the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards, which took place in Belfast this past weekend.
The four businesses from Antrim and Ballymena to be announced as winners in this year’s Awards are:
• Morgan Barr Hair, Antrim – Highly Commended for Hair Extension Specialist of the Year
• Katie Smith Aesthetics, Ballymena – Winner of Aesthetics Clinic to Watch
• Golden by Danielle McAlonan, Ballymena – Highly Commended Certificate for Hair Salon of the Year
• The Brow Babe, Ballymena – Highly Commended for Brow / Lash Specialist of the Year
Proudly sponsored by West Coast Cooler and judged by an independent panel of experts, the awards, which, due to the popular demand of previous years, introduced six new categories this year and saw a record number of entries from a host of homegrown salons, clinics, spas, specialists and products across Northern Ireland.
Tasked with the job of whittling down the hundreds of award entries to finalists and judging the awards to find the winners were make-up and skincare specialist Katrina Doran, Medical Director at Woodford Medical Dr Mervyn Patterson and owner of Pearl Beauty, Elanna McGowan. New to the panel this year were nail expert and Renew Beauty, BioSculpture and Elim Educator, Ingrid Graham, Dr Martina Collins, Principal Dentist and owner of Martina Dental & Skin Clinic and last year’s winner of Overall Contribution to the Industry, founder and former CEO of Vita Liberata, Alyson Hogg MBE.
Danielle McAlonan from Golden by Danielle McAlonan with the Highly Commended Certificate for Hair Salon of the Year.
Speaking of the awards, event organiser and owner of Weir Events, Sarah Weir commented:
“It has been a privilege to bring back these wonderful awards again which just keep getting bigger and better. They are an opportunity to recognise and showcase the diverse range of talent and innovation of the ever-growing beauty industry in Northern Ireland. I can’t wait for next year’s awards already.
“We received a record number of entries which is a demonstration of the booming beauty industry in Northern Ireland as well as the passion and determination of so many of our industry professionals. Congratulations to all of our winners, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you all.”
The awards, which were once again hosted by TV royalty, Pamela Ballantine, took place on Saturday 13th May 2023 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast.
The 2023 Awards, organised by Weir Events, were proudly supported by title sponsor, West Coast Cooler; media partners, Official Car Partner, Charles Hurst Landrover, with event partners: BTL Aesthetics - Creator of. EMSCULPT NEO & EMFACE and innovating aesthetic solutions for over 30 years; Davines - Italian hair care brand, whose ethos is to ‘Do our best for the world, creating the good life for all through beauty, ethics and sustainability'; Pearl Beauty - a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetic beauty brand; Med FX, supplier for all aesthetics and skin rejuvenation product needs; BF Mulholland - a full service dental products supplier; Shop Beautiful - a supplier of premium, professional grade beauty brands; DermaFrac UK-medical facial experts; and Design NI - a website and design agency.
Beauty Excellence Awards 2023 Category winners:
Aesthetics Clinic of the Year
Winner - Dr Bonny Clinic
Highly Commended - Verve Medical Aesthetics
Aesthetics Clinic to Watch
Winner - Katie Smith Aesthetics
Highly Commended - Alora Rejuvenation
Skincare Salon / Clinic of the Year
Winner - Rouge Skincare and Beauty
Highly Commended - Radiance Beauty and Day Spa
Barbers / Male Grooming Salon of the Year
Winner - Jays Barber Club
Beauty Salon of the Year
Winner - Radiance Beauty & Day Spa
Beauty Salon to Watch
Winner - Broad Lane Beauty
Day Spa / Boutique Spa of the Year
Winner - Spa Sanctuary
Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year
Winner - Larne Dental Centre
Hair, Beauty or Aesthetics Educator / Training Provider of the Year
Winner - Aspire School of Beauty
Hair and Beauty Retailer or Supplier of the Year
Winner - 4Beauty Group- SKINICIAN
Hair Salon of the Year
Winner - Hair by Ciaran
Highly Commended - Golden by Danielle McAlonan
Hair Salon to Watch
Winner - Hair & Co
Hair Loss Specialist of the Year
Winner - Hair Loss Rehab
Hair Extension Specialist of the Year
Winner - La Bella Vita
Highly Commended - Morgan Barr Hair
Brow / Lash Specialist of the Year
Winner - Brows & Co
Highly Commended - The Brow Babe
Makeup Studio / Artist of the Year
Winner - Olivia Muldoon Hair & Makeup
Creative Makeup Artist of the Year
Winner - Chloe Henning Professional MUA
Nail Salon of the Year
Winner - Scissor Sister Banbridge
Highly Commended - Blush Newtownards
Salon or Clinic Interior Design
Winner - Eclectic
Semi or Permanent Makeup Specialist of the Year
Winner - Aesthetics By Jane
Highly Commended - Beauty Ink By R.D
Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year
Winner - The Laser Clinic NI
Mobile / Home-Based Business of the Year - Hair
Winner - Kim Annesley Hair
Mobile / Home-Based Business of the Year - Beauty
Winner - Sarah Callan Facialist
Mobile / Home-Based Business of the Year - Specialist
Winner - Berkeley Aesthetics
Team of the Year
Winner - JAX Hair and Beauty
Highly Commended - Beyond Skin Clinic
Beauty Business of the Year
Winner - Radiance Beauty and Day Spa
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Winner - Roberta Mechan
West Coast Cooler - People's Choice Award
Winner - Jay Miller - Jays Barber Club