The PBA Announces NAHA Break Into Fame Winners

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Phoenix, AZ (July 22, 2008) – The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), proud presenter of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America, announced the winners of NAHA 19 on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at a star-studded Awards Ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Every year, the extraordinary finalists and winners showcase the talent and creativity of the professional beauty industry in North America. To see the work of all finalists and winners, visit probeauty.org/naha.

Master Stylist of the Year Alain Pereque Salon Pure, Montreal, Quebec	Avant Garde Nicholas French Matrix Global Academy, New York, NY
Hairstylist of the Year Charlie Price Click Salon, Denver, CO	Contemporary Classic Maureen Anlauf Juut Salon Spa, St. Paul, MN
Salon Team of the Year Capello Salon Milwaukie, OR	Fashion Forward Maureen Anlauf Juut Salon Spa, St. Paul, MN
Editorial Stylist of the Year John Donato Donato Salon and Spa, Toronto, ON	Haircolor John Simpson Lewis Salon, McDonald, PA
Student Hairstylist of the Year Chelsea Vittorio Aveda Fredric's Institute, Indianapolis, IN	Salon Design Osgood-O'Neil Salon Dallas, TX
Make-Up Artist of the Year Janell Geason Eden Prairie, MN	Texture Shirley Gordon Strands Hair Studios, Weaton, MD

The NAHA 19 Awards Ceremony was hosted by former Saturday Night Live cast member Victoria Jackson. NAHA 19 focused on women in the industry who have displayed innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in their work and lives. Keeping in line with the “Girl Power” theme, the evening featured innovative artistic presentations by Veronica Bessey, NAHA 2007 Fashion Forward Winner (sponsored in part by TIGI) and Heather Wenman, NAHA 2006 Master Stylist of the Year (sponsored in part by L’Oreal).

In addition to recognizing top stylists, NAHA also recognizes industry icons that have left an indelible mark on the hair and beauty industry. This year’s honorees included Jack Storey, Hall of Leaders inductee, and Martin Parsons, Lifetime Achievement winner. NAHA 19 was an instant success thanks to all attendees and PBA would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their continued dedication to this industry.

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Every artist has a story: painters tell stories in paint, sculptors in stone and hairstylists in hair. Celebrating the artistry of beauty professionals for 20 years, NAHA 20 will honor the work, stories and style during a star studded Awards Ceremony on July 19, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, hosted in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America and PBA Symposium.

NAHA 20 applications, along with tips from judges, rules and regulations can be found at probeauty.org/naha beginning August 2008. For advice on how to successfully complete a photo shoot that meets NAHA standards, visit the NAHA forum online and check out the “style scene.” Discuss winning NAHA entries, share tips with fellow entrants or just chat with other rising stars looking to win at NAHA 20. PBA has also produced an updated NAHA DVD “How to Do a Successful Photo Shoot and Win a NAHA v.2.0,” which is available for purchase at probeauty.org/naha or call 800.468.2274.

The best stories live forever and NAHA honors the best work in beauty. Tell your own story at NAHA 20!

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