Caroline Hirons Crowns Industry Leaders At BABTAC Awards

On Sunday 9^th November, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology returned to the Fairmont Windsor Park to host the prestigious annual BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards 2025.

BABTAC & CIBTAC celebrate an evening of industry excellence with the return of the annual awards

The awards, now in their 16th year, returned to recognise the industry’s leading beauty professionals, spas, employers and students in an evening of celebration hosted by industry icon, Caroline Hirons.

BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) are widely recognised for their ongoing commitment to championing beauty practitioners, ensuring that unrivalled professionalism, safety and excellence remain at the heart of every service. The sister organisation, CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) also offers world-class qualifications including beauty therapy, spa, complementary and teaching, as part of a shared mission to develop the highest standards of quality internationally.

This year’s categories recognised 21 winners from individuals and educators to spas and salons.

Reflecting on the wins, CEO & Chair of BABTAC & CIBTAC, Lesley Blair MBE said:

“The judging process is incredibly thorough, so every finalist should feel immensely proud to have reached this stage. Announcing our winners is always such a joy - it’s a true celebration of the outstanding talent and excellence that define our beauty sector. These annual awards continue to honour the dedicated individuals and teams who go above and beyond each day to deliver exceptional service and training. They are shining examples of the passion, skill, and innovation that continue to drive our remarkable industry forward.”

The full list of winners and categories includes:

• Advanced Aesthetician won by Carole Lacey, Waterside Aesthetics
• Beauty Therapist won by Joanna Bojarska, Beauty by Joanna Bojarska
• CIBTAC Centre won by Dermalogica
• CIBTAC Endorsed won by Guinot
• CIBTAC Student Award won by Michelle Morrison, The Academy
• Dermalogica Rising Star Award won by Andrea Filkor
• Destination Spa won by The Spa at Turnberry
• Digital Marketing won by Banya No 1
• Employer won by Jenny Storey & Kate Berry, Urban Retreat
• Facialist won by Denise Brown, Professional Skin
• Holistic Therapist won by Bump & Beyond
• Individual Salon won by British Beauty Salon Suffolk
• Large Salon won by Beauty and Aesthetics at the Gate
• Outstanding Trainer won by Krestyna Batty, Janssen Cosmetics
• Small Salon won by Skin Couture Beauty
• Spa Leader won by Rebecca Doyle, Wellness House Collective
• Sustainability Champion (Large Salon/Spa) won by Galgorm Spa
• Sustainability Champion (Individual/Small Salon) won by Langham Clinic
• Waxing Therapist won by Naomie Henton
• Boutique Spa won by Si! Spa at The Gailes, Irvine
• Specialist Therapist won by Natalie Jackson, Natalie Jackson Advanced Skin Clinic