2024 NZHA Business / Non-creative Awards
Entry Fees (Incl GST
Single Entry - $152.00 Multiple Entries (can include creative & business entries) - $292.00
Apprentices - Single Entry - $52.00 Multiple Entries (Apprentices) - $102.00
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Business / Non-creative Awards Categories
2024 NZHA Professional Hairdressing Business - Sponsored by Salon Owners Collective
Businesses entering this event will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, commitment to industry, innovation and best practices; across all avenues that quantify a successful hairdressing business in 2024.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
If you have more than one business in separate locations, under the same name, these MUST be entered as individual entries.
Introductory Brand Video: (10%)
Entries must include a 2-3 minute introduction video, showcasing: your team, brand, salon, and other key aspects of your written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
Growth In Sales Figures: (20%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
Hair salons that include beauty must filter out these figures with their entry. Please still include relative information related to beauty in other aspects of your submission.
Business Plan: (10%)
To include your most recent business plan; what and how you have set out to achieve with your business, for the next 12 months and projected 3-5 year vision.
Team Culture, Growth and Development: (10%)
Outline your communication cadence (eg: staff meeting, 1:1 meetings and training plans)
Direct feedback from salon team members as to 'why' they chose/enjoy/love working with your business.
Examples of professional development.
Unique innovations, could include examples of diversity, equity, inclusion.
Professional and Personal Business Development: (10%)
Related to the business and business owner - could include mentor programs, business related courses.
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you and your business have encountered over. How did you overcome this? What did you learn?
Industry and Community Contribution: (10%)
This may include training, educating or mentoring of staff, apprentices or wider industry. Please mention how you support your community (hair or wider/local) with regards to volunteering, sponsorship, koha, 'paying-it-forward'.
Sales and Marketing: (10%)
Evidence of marketing strategic, digital or otherwise.
Showcasing growth of social media analytics, digital presence and how your business has benefitted as a result.
(Growth period should be include the past 4-6 months)
Sustainability: (10%)
Evidence of a sustainable action plan eg: an existing Sustainable Salon, or with your own practices implemented.
2024 NZHA Professional Hairdresser - Sponsored by L’Oreal
Professionals entering this category will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, unique brand identity and commitment to industry; across all avenues that quantify a successful stylist in 2024.
This award is open to stylists who are qualified and have been training or working in the industry for 4 years or more, as at 31st October 2024.
All entrants must be qualified, or signed into an apprenticeship and nearing the end of their training. International qualifications accepted: Australia - International Certificate Hairdressing (IPSN) or Certificate III in Hairdressing, South Africa - Occupation Certificate: Hairdresser at NQF Level 4 or City & Guild Level 3 Hairdressing Diploma, UK - City & Guild Level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
Introductory Video: (10%)
All submissions must include a two minute introduction video, showcasing; you, your brand and your career; your workplace - 'a day in the life"; and other key aspects of the written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
Growth In Sales Figures: (20%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
Marketing and Digital Footprint: (10%)
Evidence of your digital brand presence, showcasing you growth of social media analytics. Please include any other innovative marketing initiatives,
(Growth period should be include the past 4-6 months)
Industry Achievements: (10%)
This may include competitive or business awards, or other relative milestones in your career.
Future Goals: (10%)
An outline of where you are headed, and how you are planning to achieve this.
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you have encountered over your career. How did you overcome this? What did you learn?
Professional Development: (10%)
Professional and personal development in the form of workshops, courses, mentoring course; anything relative to developing your craft and professionalism.
Industry and community contribution: (10%)
This may include training, educating or mentoring of staff, apprentices or wider industry. Please mention how you support your community (hair or wider/local) with regards to volunteering, sponsorship, koha, 'paying-it-forward'.
References: (10%)
3-4 references providing an insight to your character, work ethic and professionalism; from you employer, an industry representative or other other members of the community.
2024 NZHA Professional Hairdresser – Next Generation - Sponsored by Excel Digital
Stylists entering this category will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, unique brand identity and commitment to growing their career; across all avenues that quantify a successful next generation stylist in 2024.
This award is open to students studying full-time at a training provider, those signed into an apprenticeship, or newly-qualified stylists who have been training and working in the industry for 4 years or less, as at 31st October 2024.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
Introductory Video: (10%)
All submissions must include a two minute introduction video, showcasing; you, your brand and your career; your workplace - 'a day in the life"; and other key aspects of the written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
How it all began: (10%)
The how and why you began training to be in the industry. What do you love, what motivates you?
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you have encountered during your training and career so far. How did you overcome this? What did you learn?
Future Goals: (20%)
An outline of where you are headed, and how you are planning to achieve this.
Growth In Sales Figures: (10%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
*Candidates who have been training for less than one year are welcome to complete this section to the best of their ability with the information they have available at the time of submission.
Marketing and Digital Footprint: (10%)
Evidence of your digital brand presence, showcasing you growth of social media analytics. Any other innovative marketing initiatives.
(Range should be over the past 4-6 months)
Professional Development: (10%)
An outline of professional and personal development you have completed outside the workplace or provider training that has helped shape your career.
Industry Achievements: (10%)
This may include competitive or other industry achievements. List any other community contribution that may be relevant.
References: (10%)
3-4 references providing an insight to your character, work ethic and professionalism; from you employer/trainer, tutors, other members of the community.
2024 NZHA Professional Educator
Contributing to the growth, development and longevity of our industry is vital. Delivering education that elevates our hairdressing and barbering professionals demonstrates a higher level of understanding our craft.
This award is for educators working within their own brand, not within a professional hair company.
Entrants may include; salon trainers educating staff within their own salon or barbershop, a tutor, or an independent freelancer who educates our profession across New Zealand.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
All entrants must be qualified. International qualifications accepted: Australia - International Certificate Hairdressing (IPSN) or Certificate III in Hairdressing/Barbering, South Africa - Occupation Certificate: Hairdresser at NQF Level 4 or City & Guild Level 3 Hairdressing Diploma, UK - City & Guild Level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing/Barbering.
Introductory Video: (10%)
All submissions must include a two minute introduction video, showcasing: you, your brand and your business, your unique point of difference; and other key aspects of the written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
Mission Statement: (15%)
Your 'why' - your reasoning for beginning educating, and the driving motivator behind your passion.
Business Plan and Future Goals: (20%)
To include your most recent business plan; what and how you have set out to achieve with your business. Information around your goals; where you are headed and your plan to achieve this (the next 12 months and projected 3-5 year vision).
Sales and Marketing: (10%)
Evidence of your marketing strategy, digital or otherwise.
Showcasing growth of social media analytics, digital presence and how your business has benefitted as a result.
Tutors: in lieu of your digital presence and marketing, please supply evidence of your education performance indicators (EPI), with particular regards to your attendance and completion rates.
References: (15%)
Your measure of success. Evidence could include feedback or testimonials from past students, or other metrics you use to establish the success of your education delivery.
Professional and Personal Development: (10%)
Examples of how you continue to grow personally and professionally, contributing to a successful education business. May include development of your skill set, business acumen or otherwise.
Outline of your educational package: (20%)
To include evidence around what your education covers. This could include a timetable or run sheet of your sessions, resources, hand outs or other other supporting evidence to demonstrate how you deliver to your students.
Any other supporting documents you wish to submit that you feel are applicable are welcome.
2024 NZHA Professional Barbering Business
Businesses entering this event will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, commitment to industry, innovation and best practices; across all avenues that quantify a successful barbering business in 2024.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
If you have more than one business in separate locations, under the same name, these MUST be entered as individual entries.
Introductory Brand Video: (10%)
Entries must include a 2-3 minute introduction video, showcasing: your team, brand, barbershop, and other key aspects of your written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
Growth In Sales Figures: (20%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
Business Plan: (10%)
To include your most recent business plan; what and how you have set out to achieve with your business, for the next 12 months and projected 3-5 year vision.
Team Culture, Growth and Development: (10%)
Outline your communication cadence (eg: staff meeting, 1:1 meetings and training plans)
Direct feedback from team members as to 'why' they chose/enjoy/love working with your business.
Examples of professional development.
Unique innovations, could include examples of diversity, equity, inclusion.
Professional and Personal Business Development: (10%)
Related to the business and business owner - could include mentor programs, business related courses.
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you and your business have encountered over. How did you overcome this? What did you learn?
Industry and Community Contribution: (10%)
This may include training, educating or mentoring of staff, apprentices or wider industry. Please mention how you support your community (hair or wider/local) with regards to volunteering, sponsorship, koha, 'paying-it-forward'.
Sales and Marketing: (10%)
Evidence of marketing strategic, digital or otherwise.
Showcasing growth of social media analytics, digital presence and how your business has benefitted as a result.
(Growth period should be include the past 4-6 months)
Sustainability: (10%)
Evidence of a sustainable action plan, innovative plans as to how you reduce your waste.
2024 NZHA Professional Barber - Sponsored by Dateline
Professionals entering this category will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, unique brand identity and commitment to industry; across all avenues that quantify a successful barber in 2024.
This award is open to barbers who are qualified and have been training or working in the industry for 4 years or more, as at 31st October 2024. International qualifications accepted: Australia - Certificate III in Barbering, UK - City & Guild Level 3 NVQ in Barbering.
All entrants must be qualified or signed into an apprenticeship and nearing the end of their training.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
Introductory Video: (10%)
All submissions must include a two minute introduction video, showcasing; you, your brand and your career; your workplace - 'a day in the life"; and other key aspects of the written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
Growth In Sales Figures: (20%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
Marketing and Digital Footprint: (10%)
Evidence of your digital brand presence, showcasing you growth of social media analytics. Please include any other innovative marketing initiatives,
(Growth period should be include the past 4-6 months)
Industry Achievements: (10%)
This may include competitive or business awards, or other relative milestones in your career.
Future Goals: (10%)
An outline of where you are headed, and how you are planning to achieve this.
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you have encountered over your career. How did you overcome this? What did you lean?
Professional Development: (10%)
Professional and personal development in the form of workshops, courses, mentoring course; anything relative to developing your craft and professionalism.
Industry and community contribution: (10%)
This may include training, educating or mentoring of staff, apprentices or wider industry. Please mention how you support your community (hair or wider/local) with regards to volunteering, sponsorship, koha, 'paying-it-forward'.
References: (10%)
3-4 references providing an insight to your character, work ethic and professionalism; from you employer, an industry representative or other other members of the community.
2024 NZHA Professional Barber – Next Generation
Barbers entering this category will have the opportunity to showcase their growth, unique brand identity and commitment to growing their career; across all avenues that quantify a successful next generation barber in 2024.
This award is open to students studying full-time at a training provider, those signed into an apprenticeship, or newly-qualified barbers who have been training and working in the industry for 4 years or less, as at 31st October 2024.
Entries are to be received via courier or online submission.
Introductory Video: (10%)
All submissions must include a two minute introduction video, showcasing; you, your brand and your career; your workplace - 'a day in the life"; and other key aspects of the written submission you wish to highlight.
Marks will be allocated based on the showcased content, rather than professional quality of the video.
How it all began: (10%)
The how and why you began training to be in the industry. What do you love, what motivates you?
Overcoming Obstacles: (10%)
Examples of challenges, barriers or hardship you have encountered during your training and career so far. How did you overcome this? What did you learn?
Future Goals: (20%)
An outline of where you are headed, and how you are planning to achieve this.
Growth In Sales Figures: (10%)
A comparison of the percentage increase to be supplied between 1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024; and the same timeframe prior (1st July 2022 - 30th June 2023).
Figures supplied to include: Retention | Retail sales | Service sales | Average client spend | No. of new clients
*Candidates who have been training for less than one year are welcome to complete this section to the best of their ability with the information they have available at the time of submission.
Marketing and Digital Footprint: (10%)
Evidence of your digital brand presence, showcasing you growth of social media analytics. Any other innovative marketing initiatives.
(Range should be over the past 4-6 months)
Professional Development: (10%)
An outline of professional and personal development you have completed outside the workplace or provider training that has helped shape your career.
Industry Achievements: (10%)
This may include competitive or other industry achievements. List any other community contribution that may be relevant.
References: (10%)
3-4 references providing an insight to your character, work ethic and professionalism; from you employer/trainer, tutors, other members of the community.