A night to remember at the fellowship for british hairdressing luncheon and awards

They say that the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Luncheon and Awards is the unofficial christmas party for the hairdressing industry and there was a lot of festive cheer on Monday night. The event, which is held every year at the stunning Dorchester hotel on London's Park Lane, honours members of the British hairdressing industry and celebrates the tireless work of The Fellowship throughout the year. This year’s event was hosted by Fellowship Chancellor Ken Picton who will be taking on the presidency for 2019 as Karine Jackson's reign comes to an end in April next year. Ken was joined on stage for presenting duties by reigning President, Karine Jackson, and Chairman, Simon Shaw. The afternoon is an opportunity to network, celebrate and reflect and also serves to recognise those hairdressers who have gone above and beyond over the last twelve months. Guests also watched a touching tribute to the late, great Toni Mascolo with a moving memorial from his daughter, and Toni & Guy global creative director, Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck. Wahl founder and Chairman, Brian Hollands was also remembered for the support he and his company provided to the Fellowship over the years. We also learnt who would be a part of the F.A.M.E team for 2019: Alastair Jubbs – VAE Hair, Ashley Cockrell – Percy & Reed, Lora Griffin – Simon Webster, Tania Faenza – TONI&GUY Then came the awards... Fellow with Honours: Jo Martin, Chris Williams, Simon Tuckwell, Peter Belcher, Rick Roberts, Nick Irwin Fellow with Distinction: Debbie Gee Salutation Award: Estetica Magazine, Salon NV and Barber NV, Good Salon Guide, The Salon, Respect, Hair, Salon Business, Concept Hair, Professional Hairdresser, Hairdressers Journal, Roll of Recognition: Stacey Irwin, Rachael Gibson, Alphonso Grose, Mary Banasik, Sassoon Scholarship: Tanahya Nash Christofer Mann Step Up & Shine Scholarship: Nicola Hamm Colour Project Achiever of the Year: Natalie Newton Project X Student of the Year: Marlene Lamont Individual Salon of the Year: Melissa Timperley Salon Group of the Year: Medusa Unsung Hero: Jon Chapman Charity Award: Marc Antoni salons Member of the Year: Victor Pajak Image of the Year: Robert Masciave Patron’s Award: Angelo Seminara Lifetime Achievement: Russell Eaton Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year: Tina Farey Flick through our gallery to see picture from the afternoon.