Meet the award winners of the rush oscars 2018

Rush had lots to celebrate at its annual awards ceremony, the Rush Oscars last month. The salon chain's jam-packed year included new salon openings, a new academy and the Rush Art Team entering the British Hairdressing Awards' Hall of Fame after winning Artistic Team of the Year three times. The Rush Oscars took place at the Phoenix Theatre in London with over 1,000 employees eagerly waiting to find out if they had won an 'oscar'. Rush's co-founders Andy Phouli and Stell Andrew told the audience: "2018 is all about setting goals in business and creativity and using our skills to achieve them. Through training and education Rush will grow and develop both creatively and as a business." Ashley Haynes was named the newest member of the Rush Artistic Team and Tom Atkinson won the photographic competition, which includes a photographic shoot prize. New academy director, Adam Bryant was welcomed to the Rush family and said he was overwhelmed with the support for his new role and proud to be a part of such a great team. The award winners included Newcomer of the Year Dario Mirao, Colourist of the Year Esin Mehmet and Manager of the Year Abby Truelove. The Rush Hair Oscar Winners: Andrea Lowe Award Assistant of the Year: Simge Karabulut – Enfield Front of House of the Year: Alisa Pipa – Rush Baker Street  Beauty Therapist of the Year: Abbie Denton, Rush Sutton Beauty Retailer of the Year: Perry Whitehead – Rush Bromley Retail Salon of the Year in association with L’Oreal Professional Products Division: The House of Rush, Piccadilly Newcomer of the Year: Wimbledon Village – Dario Mirao Support Centre Operator Award: Sophie Hand Social Media Salon of the Year Award: East Grinstead Operations Manager of the Year Award: Julie Dorries RUSH Artistic Team Member: Ashley Haynes  Photographic Awards First Place: Tom Atkinson, Rush Strand Second Place: Scott Johnson, Rush Croydon Third Place: Tina Poonam Mehmi, Rush Kensington STC Stylist of the Year: Judith Rabanser, Rush Richmond Colourist of the Year: Esin Mehmet, Rush One New Change Stylist of the Year: Sanchia Hayward, Rush One New Change Franchisee of the Year: Amy Clarke, Rush Camberley Manager of the Year: Abby Truelove, Rush Redhill Outstanding Achievement Award: The Rush Artistic Team Salon of the Year Midlands, Northern & Western: Rush Bristol Salon of the Year South Western: Rush Staines Salon of the Year Southern: Rush Bromley Salon of the Year South Eastern: Rush Stratford Salon of the Year London: Rush Kensington