Kitomba NZARH Business Awards
The Kitomba NZARH Business Awards is an annual event
that recognizes top performing salons in New Zealand and
is sponsored by industry leaders.
Registrations now open for the Kitomba NZARH 2013 Business Awards
$99 single category $199 multiple categories. Entry fees non-refundable.
2012 Sponsors
What past entrants say
Jeanette Cork - Winner
Schwarzkopf Best New Entrant 2011
Capelli Studio
"The opportunity that the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards gave us was a chance to highlight how good this industry is. It showcases that all of us are more than 'just hairdressers'. We're business owners; responsible for staff, clients and an industry that is dynamic, exciting and innovative. For my business personally it's about acknowledging that the Capelli team is a real representation of the commitment, the dedication and pride that our industry cultivates with awards such as these."
Holly Cartmell
Winner Kitomba NZARH New Zealand Salon of the Year 2012
So You Hair
"Winning these awards is the crème de la crème and all I can think is I am so grateful So You Hairdressing has been recognized for what I always dreamed it would be. My team are the ones at the helm of my business and they feel so proud to be part of this great team."
Janine Simons
2012 winner Images Excellence in Marketing, L'Oreal Entrepreneur of the Year and Telecom Best New Entrant
Mane Salon
"As a new salon, winning these awards will help us build our profile and gain credibility with our clients. It has absolutely boosted the morale of the team and makes everyone feel proud to be a part of the Mane vision."
Talina Griffith
Winner - Schwarzkopf Business Stylist of the Year
Salon One The Cove
"This has been my career highlight to date - what an awesome experience and a great night."
Angela King
Winner - Kitomba One Excellence in Marketing 2011
Salon One The Cove
"Just entering keeps me accountable to my salon's business plan. We all need to analyse our businesses. The opportunities that come out of being a finalist or a winner are huge. Our clients love it and it's one of the most effective marketing tools around. It makes the team proud to be recognised for all their efforts. Thank you Kitomba and NZARH for providing this platform to be recognised by."
Belinda Watson
Winner - Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 and Fastet growing Salon 2011
Biba Boutique Salon
"Winning these awards was sensational for team morale. Our clients love that we won too."
Diana Beaufort
Winner - Telecom Employer of Choice and 2011 Kitomba NZARH New Zealand Salon of the Year
Reds Hairdressing
"Winning this fantastic award has been the pinnacle of my career so far and validates all the hard work. Thank you Kitomba and NZARH for making these awards possible and for helping to raise the bar on the professional standards of this wonderful industry. What a great opportunity to analyse all aspects of my business. To celebrate the achievements and give a clear focus moving forward. Our team and our clients all love being part of our success. We haven't stopped celebrating! Our success proves you don't have to be the biggest kid on the block to be a winner."
Grant Bettjeman
4x Kitomba NZARH Business Awards winner including 2010 Kitomba NZARH New Zealand Salon of the Year
Bettjemans
"The real advantage of the awards is just entering. Even though the entry form is easy to complete, it does make you look in-depth at your business. I learned more about our bottom line and how we got there in the few hours of completing the entry form than I had all year."
Industry Awards gala dinner
The 2013 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards winners will be announced at the Auckland War
Memorial Museum on 20 October 2013. This gala dinner takes place in conjunction with HITO for
the HITO Awards at a joint annual event called the Industry Awards.
2012 Winners
Kitomba NZARH Salon of the Year: So You Hair
Telecom Grand Salon of the Year: H&B Hair Art & Beauty
Shock Consult Classic Salon of the Year: So You Hair
Goldwell Boutique Salon of the Year: Do.Hairstyling
L'Oreal Entrepreneur of the Year: Janine Simons, Mane Salon
Images Excellence in Marketing: Mane Salon
Wella Fastest Growing Salon: Oscar&Co.
Kitomba Best New Entrant: Mane Salon
Schwarzkopf Business Stylist of the Year: Jess Waters, Biba Boutique Salon
2011 Winners
Kitomba One Entrepreneur of the Year: Hue Balmoral
Kitomba One Excellence in Marketing: Salon One The Cove
Schwarzkopf Business Stylist of the Year: Salon One The Cove: Talina Griffith
Schwarzkopf Best New Entrant: Capelli Studio
Telecom Employer of Choice: Reds Hairdressing
Telecom Fastest Growing Salon: Biba Boutique Salon
Shock Consult Salon of the Year - Boutique: Do.Hairstyling
Shock Consult Salon of the Year - Classic: So You Hairdressing
NZARH Salon of the Year - Grand: H&B HairArt and Beauty
Salon of the Year: Reds Hairdressing
Interested in attending the 2013 Industry Awards? Visit www.hito.org.nz for tickets
Judging Criteria
Kitomba NZARH Salon of the Year
The Salon of the Year is selected from the winners of all other Awards. In each category the judges are looking for the complete, profitable, salon business that performs to a high level in all areas. It has:
- Exceptional performance metrics eg rebooking %, retail %, average spend
- Planned and effective marketing
- Effective staff communication and incentives
- Efficient processes throughout
- A focus on growth and profitability
Grand Salon of the Year
The Grand Salon of the Year is selected from entrants with turnover of more than $600,000*. This category is results driven so judges weigh up performance figures relating to:
- Chemical services
- Profitability
- Rebooking
- Retail sales
- Treatment
- Utilization
- Wages %
* excluding GST
Boutique Salon of the Year
The Boutique Salon of the Year is selected from entrants with turnover of less than $600,000*. This category is results driven so judges weigh up performance figures relating to:
- Chemical services
- Profitability
- Rebooking
- Retail sales
- Treatment
- Utilization
* excluding GST
Sustainable Salon of the Year
The judges are looking for:
- Your initiatives relating to waste, travel, energy, water, building, community and other
- Sustainability ratings or how you measure the success of your initiatives
- How your sustainability initiatives fit into your overall business strategy
- How your sustainability initiatives have influenced your community, clients or other local businesses
Best New Entrant
This award recognises a first-time entrant in any category of the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards.
The judges are looking for an impressive, well thought-out application that demonstrates success in the categories they entered.
Excellence in Marketing
The judges are looking for activities that:
- Are planned
- Covers all of a salon's important audiences/channels
- Demonstrates creativity
- Is visually consistent
- Is measured
Employer of Choice
The judges are looking for:
- Good utilisation and wage numbers
- Evidence of ongoing communication both team and individual
- With staff training support reward and recognition
Fastest Growing Salon
The judges are looking for:
- Revenue
- Client numbers
- Client spend
Business Stylist of the Year
The judges are looking for a stylist who delivers business performance. Individual performance metrics reviewed include:
- Average client spend
- Chemical %
- Rebooking %
- Retail %
- Treatment %
- Utilisation %