Fellowship name mark hayes hairdresser of the year
More than 400 hairdressers, salon owners, product manufacturers and members of the hairdressing press gathered at a very festive Dorchester Hotel for one of the most popular events in the hairdressing calendar - The Fellowship Luncheon and Awards 2008.
Fellowship for British Hairdressing president Steven Goldsworthy, chairman Frank Shipton and chancellor Mark Creed welcomed guests and banned any talk of the credit crunch.
"This is a credit crunch free afternoon. We've had enough talk of doom and gloom," said Mark. "The only C words will be talking about here are creativity and Christmas. Let's just have fun and enjoy the afternoon."
The event incorporated the presentation of numerous accolades, including a special Media Award to How to Look Good Naked presenter Gok Wan who credited the hair, beauty and fashion industries with 'literally saving many teenagers' lives'.
There was also recognition for Mark Leeson of Mark Leeson Hair Body and Mind in Mansfield who was given the Gold Star Salon Awards accolade for Hair Ambassador of the Year and Liverpool-based hairdressing legend, Herbert Howe, who received a Lifetime Achievement Awards.
While the ultimate award of the day, Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year went to Mark Hayes, international creative director for Sassoon. "I accept this on behalf of the entire Sassoon organisation," said Mark.
The event also saw the announcement of the new F.A.M.E team for 2009. The lucky four are: Christopher Appleton, George's Leicester; Kathryn Dartnell, Harington's, Winchetser; Katy Mulcahy, Lisa Shepherd, Birmingham; and Indira Schauwecker, Toni & Guy Academy, London.
Fellowship Awards 2008 in full
Roll of Recognition
Katie Aldridge
Verity Hunnisett
Julie Allen
Gienette Jefferson-Cobb
Julie Bellinger-Gibb
Andrew O'Toole
Raymond Bird
William Sparacia
Aaron Blondell
Jamie Stevens
Tom Burgess
John Thompson
Saloni Chotai
Neil Waddington
Harriet Evans
Kai Wai
Joshua Goldsworthy
William Wilson
Tony Hennessy
Fellow with Honours
Julie Bellinger
Kai Wan
Russell Eaton
Royston Blythe
Edward Hemmings
Fellow with Distinction
Gary France
Liz Shipton
Dawn Bryant
Lifetime of Achievement Award
Herbert Howe
Umberto Giannini Project X Student of the Year
Kyoko Onaga
F.A.M.E. Team 2009
Christopher Appleton
Kathryn Dartnell
Katie Mulcahy
Indira Schauwecker
Fashion Focus Image of the Year
Darren Bain, hob salons
Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year
Mark Hayes
Gold Star Salon Awards 2008
Media Award
Gok Wan for How to Look Good Naked
Salon of the Year
Ken Picton
Group Salon of the Year
Lisa Shepherd
Consumer Image of the Year
Darren Newton, Mahogany
Gold Star Hair Ambassador of the Year
Mark Leeson
COME BACK SOON FOR PICTURES FROM THE FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON & AWARDS 2008.
