Getting the year of to a stylish start, RUSH Hair held their annual RUSH Oscars at the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden on Sunday 20th January. An audience of over 900 team members and invited guests celebrated the company’s achievements and successes of the past 12 months. From award wins to milestone salon openings, live shows to international recognition, the group has had another exceptional year. The RUSH Oscars bring together the entire RUSH team to recognise those who had gone above and beyond within the group. CEO and Co-Founders, Andy Phouli and Stell Andrew took to the stage to give an inspirational welcome speech, which was met by huge applause from the captivated audience.

Hosted by International Creative Director Andy Heasman and Colour Director Chris Williams, the duo discussed their highlights of the past year with the team, exclaiming ‘2018 was a year of incredible achievement’ for the entire RUSH family.

Whilst discussing the achievements, Andy and Chris touched on the company’s charitable side. RUSH raise valuable funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital through their RUSH Live show, which takes place annually in October. This year was again no exception and the sum raised at the October show was a staggering £14,190 bringing the overall total raised over nine years to £149,190.00. The cheque was presented to GOSH representative Lizzie Helps.

Vice Chairman of RUSH Hair, Peter Phouli was next on stage discuss the fantastic opportunities that are available to the RUSH team.  Peter congratulated the salons for their consistent hard work and commitment and continued by welcoming the new salon teams who have joined the RUSH family over the past year including the 100^th RUSH Hair salon based in the luxurious retail destination, Westfield White City.

Academy Director, Adam Bryant was next on to the stage and spoke passionately about the RUSH Academy in Covent Garden, who had recently celebrated its first birthday. A hub of creativity and education, where RUSH team members are trained by the best in the business – the RUSH Artistic Team, Adam unveiled some exciting plans for 2019.

It was then time to move on to the announcement of the RUSH Oscars 2018 winners, with excitement building around the theatre as the finalists and then winners were announced.  It was an incredible evening of inspiration, motivation and celebrations. Covering every area of the business, the winners are as follows;

 

The Rush Hair Oscar Winners:

Andrea Lowe Award
Assistant of the Year 2018
Holly Stubbs

Front of House Award 2018
Moorgate team

Beauty Therapist of the Year 2018
Danielle Schofield

Retailer of the Year 2018
Liam Taylor

Retail Salon of the Year 2018
The House of Rush

Newcomer of the Year 2018
Liz Conroy

Head Office Award 2018
Clodagh Girling

Social Media Award 2018
Nottingham

Area Manager of the Year 2018
Oliver Tobin

People’s Choice Award 2018
Irfan Imam

Kudos Award of the Year 2018
Demitri Deacon-Jones

Photographic Competition 2018
1^st
Michael Rackett

2^nd
Jack Le-Flay

3^rd
Scott Johnston

John Haynes Award
Outstanding Achievement Award 2018
Tina Farey

STC Stylist of the Year 2018
Michael Butterfield

Colourist of the Year 2018
Tilly Penn

Stylist of the Year 2018
Esin Mehmet

Franchisee of the Year 2018
Liliana Ionescu

Manager of the Year 2018
Tina Poonam Mehmi

Salon of the Year 2018
Eastern:
Ilford

Northern:
Manchester

Western:
Windsor

Southern:
Reigate

Greater London:
Clapham Junction

Central London:
One New Change

 

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