On November 10th, we held our annual T.M. Awards Night—a night to celebrate all our students and all the amazing things they accomplished over the course of the year. And what a night it was! We have so much talent at The Masters Institute of Creative Education, and a small taste of it was on display at the Awards Night.
Each year, we open entries for seventeen different student awards. We had tons of entries this year and as always, it was a tough decision. But our judges, an incredible group of esteemed creatives and industry professionals, narrowed down all the stunning entries to just a few worthy winners.
FASHION
Emerging Designer of the Year
Sponsored by Super Cheap Fabrics and Fashion Author Marisa Ferraro
Winner: Chiara Mills
Entrepreneurial Business Student of the Year
Sponsored by Marisa Ferraro
Winner: Amanda Yoriaka
HAIR
Full-time Hairdressing Student of the Year
Sponsored by HairCo Hair and Beauty Supplies
Winner: Jasmine Molina-Palomares
Runner-up: Shannon Deppler
Salon T.M. Student of the Year
Sponsored by Dario Cotroneo DCI Education
Winner: Anthony Phuc Nguyen
Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Haircare Australia
Winner: Emily Louise Mott—Kleo Nikki Hair Salon
Runner-up: Letesha Ashcroft—Toni and Guy Georges
Third place: Alisha Cannizarro—Chelleon for Hair
VET Hairdressing Student of the Year
Sponsored by Haircare Australia
Winner: Jessica Barron
Barber of the Year
Sponsored by Salon Mart
Winner: Alexander Mirabella—Snips of London
Salon-based Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Excellent Edges
Winner: Ashley Thompson—Rokk Ebony Glen Waverley
Winner: Daniel Collins—Edwards and Co Fitzroy
Runner-up: Katie Mochrie—Rokk Ebony South Melbourne
Third place: Danyca Moyle—Oscar Oscar Southland
Masters of Colour
Sponsored by Belinda Keeley Education
Winner: Katie Mochrie—Rokk Ebony South Melbourne
Runner-up: Claudia Fox—Rokk Ebony Mentone
Third place: Kate Weppner—Rokk Ebony Toorak
BEAUTY
Diploma of Beauty Therapy Student of the Year
Sponsored by Advanced Skin Technology
Winner: Chloe Murphy
Runner-up: Claudia Mercuri
Third place: Susan Martinez
VET Beauty Student of the Year
Sponsored by ElleeBana
Winner: Kayleigh Horan
MAKEUP
Diploma of Screen & Media Makeup Student of the Year
Sponsored by MAC PRO
Winner: Madeline Hogan
Runner-up: Kellsie Callista
OPEN TO ALL DEPARTMENTS
Met Gala-inspired competition
Sponsored by Shu Uemura Art of Hair
Winner: Chiara Reece—Rokk Ebony
Runner-up: Ashley Thompson—Rokk Ebony
Third place: Melitta Fernandez—Rokk Ebony
Coachella-inspired competition
Sponsored by Lorna Evans
Winner: Samantha Redman—Rokk Ebony
Runner-up: Aprina Gobin—The Masters Institute Of Creative Education/Rokk Ebony
Masters of Social Media
Sponsored by Sharon Blain
Winner: Katie Mochrie
Runner-up: Caitlyn Black
Third place: Tayla Bourke
Face of The Masters
Sponsored by Redken
Winner: Aprina Gobin
Runner-up: Tayla Bourke
Third place: Kate Weppner
A huge congratulations to all our students who entered, placed, and won! And, of course, Awards Night is never possible without our fantastic sponsors.
We’re also super grateful to the brands that contributed to our goodie bags this year. These are all brands that we love and really believe in, so we were more than happy to include them in our night!
Bondi Wash products are made from all-natural, Australian ingredients. They smell incredible and are totally plant-based!
Redken are industry leaders in hair care and styling, with innovative products that will leave your locks deliciously healthy and luscious.
Inglot Cosmetics are gorgeous, fun, and great quality—plus, they won’t break the bank with their special offers and amazing prices.
Lavish is an incredible beauty and skin salon in Toorak. They offer an innovative, science-based approach to beauty services.
