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2025 Award Winners
A HUGE thankyou to all our sponsors for supporting our awards and the time given to looking through all nominations and selecting our winners.
VTCT, HABIA, Cengage, City & Guilds, QUALIFI, Dermalogica & Andrew Barton - ABLE
Award 1 Supporting the Training of Apprentices to Achieve a Successful Outcome
Sponsored by: HABIA
Winner: Kleek Apprenticeships
Panel Comments:
This provider has clearly demonstrated an exceptional contribution to Apprenticeships. The ability to deliver to such a diverse group of learners shows the dedication to ensuring inclusivity. Through the delivery process from start to end there is a clear journey for learners to achieve and succeed in all that they do within their chosen pathway.
Award 2 Showing Outstanding Employer Engagement.
Sponsored by Dermalogica
Winner: Sandwell College
Panel Comments:
This nomination showcases strong employer engagement across various industries within the organisation, taking proactive steps to ensure equal opportunities for students through skills-based enrichment.
Award 3 Demonstrating Excellent Support for Students/Trainees
Sponsored by Cengage
Winner: Phoebe McLavy - Reds Hair Academy
Panel Comments:
This entry demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the success of the next generation of learners. The examples describe someone who has gone the extra mile to dedicate their time, knowledge, and passion to supporting others and who is motivated by the achievements of students and trainees.
Exceptional Student of the Year
Sponsored by QUALIFI
Winner: Jamie Henderson
New College Lanarkshire
Panel comments:
This individual has shown pure dedication to their studies and has excelled at expanding their knowledge above and beyond of what is required. They have been very supportive in working with those unable to afford haircuts within the wider community, showing passion and understanding.
Andrew Barton Sponsors an overall award winner from the 2025 awards and the
AHT Executive Committee sponsors an appreciation award for executive committee members.
Empower
Growth
AHT Special Appreciation Award
Winner: Stephen Beckley
In recognition for your ongoing commitment, dedication and service to the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists.
The executive committee are honoured to nominate this person for the award in recognition of their unwavering commitment, extraordinary work ethic, and resilience in the face of personal challenges.
His efforts in securing venues, organizing the forum, arranging tables, and providing exceptional decorations have been essential. He consistently upholds high standards with integrity and dedication.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, it is the way in which he has faced and overcome personal challenges, while being respectful and maintaining privacy if needed.
He works hard at preparing the National competition floor and does it all without recognition. He does all this work quietly, without his hard work we would all be lost.
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Overall Winner
Sponsored by Andrew Barton
Andrew's Comments:
After thorough consideration, due to the closeness of the results, I have decided to recognize two winners.
Kleek Appenticeships &
Highland College
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AHT Special Recognition Award
The AHT Executive members present this award in recognition of the years and hours devoted to the AHT.
They are one of the AHT legacy members, and their vocational work has been dedicated to the world of hairdressing.
Their passion is competition work, supporting educators and students to achieve their potential at regional level and internationally.
The AHT are incredibly lucky to benefit from his outstanding support.
The AHT are proud to be given this opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation to our:
National President Robert Rousseau