About the Awards and How to Enter

Giving Local Salon Businesses The Recognition They Deserve

Why we exist

The Australian Salon Awards are a not-for-profit venture that was created to recognise local salon businesses all over Australia for their achievements and connect them with leaders in the wellness and beauty industries.

Who can enter

Any registered business that fits the eligibility criteria can be nominated. Once a business was nominated, it will go through an approval process to ensure it is, in fact, eligible.

How are winners selected?

The Salon Awards are a people’s choice award where all winners are chosen using a public vote. Once a business has been approved for participation, people can vote online here.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to enter the Australian Salon Awards, a business must fit the below eligible criteria. After a business is nominated, it will go through an approval process to ensure all criteria are met.

Eligible Business Categories

The business must fit one or more of the following categories:

  • Hair Salon
  • Eyebrow Salon
  • Nail Salon
  • Massage Salon
  • Day SPA
  • Tanning Salon

Registered Business

The business must be officially registered in Australia with an active ABN.

Physical Location

The business must have a physical location. Home businesses or businesses that solely provide mobile services are not eligible.

Nominations

Voting is open from 01 March – 30 April 2022. Businesses can be nominated anytime before or during the official voting period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Any business that meets the eligibility criteria outlined on this page can enter. Businesses can be nominated by the general public or by the business owner.

At the end of the official voting period, one winner will be chosen in each category, based on a public vote.

  • Hair Salon of the Year
  • Eyebrow Salon of the Year
  • Nail Salon of the Year
  • Massage Salon of the Year
  • Day SPA of the Year
  • Tanning Salon of the Year

In addition, the business with the most votes will receive an award for:

  • Australian Salon Business of the Year

All winners will be selected based on the number of public votes. This will give every business a fair chance to win.

Yes, you are welcome to vote for multiple businesses. However, you can only submit one vote for each business. Any attempts of fraudulent voting may result in all your votes being removed and potential disqualification of the businesses involved.

We take these awards seriously and want to keep the voting process fair for all involved.

Each business can be nominated for up to two categories, as long as proof can be provided that it operates in each of the categories it has been nominated for.

Once voting ends and the winners have been selected, the winning businesses will be contacted directly and provided with a Digital Salon Awards Pack.

The pack will include the official award badges that can be displayed on your website and in print materials. Showcasing your awards is a great way to boost credibility and generate additional exposure for your business.

As an award winner, you will also be featured on the official Salon Awards website, as well as in any press releases sent to various media outlets.

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