Hairdressers celebrate the industry at the fellowship lunch & awards

The annual Fellowship Luncheon & Awards took place yesterday at The Dorchester Hotel, London. A beautiful backdrop to kick off the festive season as well as showcasing and recognising individuals and companies who have contributed towards the continued success of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing. Chancellor Karine Jackson welcomed everyone, and was joined on stage by President Bruno Marc and Chairman Hellen Ward. Karine thanked everyone for their contributions stating, “This has given us the ability to extend our events into the North of Britain this year and I’m pleased to say with huge success. We have increased our membership nationally making us even stronger as a British hairdressing organisation worldwide.” Fellowship President Bruno Marc then took to the stage to add, “It has been an amazing year and we continue to expand our membership into the North. It is an exciting time” Karine Jackson then invited Chairman Hellen Ward to say a few words. Hellen thanked all of those in The Fellowship office; the Project Leaders; Sponsors; Council and Events Committee. Next year marks the Fellowship's 70th anniversary with membership at the forefront of its plans for 2016. Hellen said “In 2015 our drive to reach out to those outside of London and the South East really took flight - seeing a huge uplift in membership across the North West and Scotland. In 2016 we plan to explore the Midlands, North East and the West to ensure their cre?me de la cre?me will join our ranks and embrace our ethos. Our key goal is to nurture the next generation” 2015 saw over 84 Fellowship events and the Luncheon & Awards was a fantastic celebration of a great year and a wonderful thank you to everyone involved. [hji-gallery-legacy] The winners were - SALUTATION AWARDS Esthetica Good Salon Guide Hair Magazine Hairdressers Journal The Hairdresser Magazine Professional Hairdresser Salon Business The Salon Tribute ROLLS OF RECOGNITION Alice North Alphonso Grose Danny Eastwell John Belfield Julie Allen Bernard Connolly Kevin Day Gareth Williams Darren Ambrose Phil Woods Mark Moloney Sassoon Scholarship Emma Johnson, The Annexx