Business Awards

Running a successful hair, beauty or barbering business is no small feat. It requires a combination of technical skills, business acumen, and creativity.

The Business category celebrates businesses and stylists who have shown exceptional skill in running a successful business; from financial performance to outstanding marketing, sustainability and salon design.

Take a look at the different awards we offer in the Business award category, and when you've decided which awards you'd like to enter, download an entry form and get started on your entry... it's that easy!

Awards

New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year

The New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year award celebrates a hair or barbering business that is at the top of its game and displays all-round strong performance. With a focus on planning and growth, the winner of this award clearly achieves phenomenal results in their overall business numbers and success.

New Zealand Beauty Salon of the Year

The New Zealand Beauty Salon of the Year award celebrates a beauty business that is excelling and displays all-round strong performance. With a focus on planning and success, the winner of this award clearly achieves phenomenal results in their overall business numbers and growth.

Top Performing Stylist of the Year

In this award, the judges are looking for a stylist or barber that consistently and successfully delivers on key business measures as well as providing exceptional service to their clients.

Excellence in Marketing

The Excellence in Marketing award celebrates a business that has delivered successful marketing initiatives that achieved significant results for their salon, spa, clinic or barbershop. The winner of this award demonstrates planning, innovation, creativity and a clear understanding of their target market.

Best Salon Design

The Best Salon Design award celebrates a business that perfectly balances both form and function within their salon, spa, clinic or barbershop. From interior design to floor plan and location, the winning business provides the perfect look and feel for its target market while being practical and fit-for-purpose for their team.

Sustainable Salon of the Year

The Sustainable Salon of the Year award celebrates a business with a clear focus on sustainable practices which are an integral part of their day-to-day running.

The Industry Awards is taking a break in 2024

HITO, Kitomba Salon and Spa Software and Hair & Barber New Zealand have announced that The Industry Awards will be taking a break in 2024.

The Industry Awards