Last fall, thousands of salon professionals were invited to “voice their choice” in our Tenth Annual Industry Choice Awards, and the 2013 winners were announced in our December issue. Like the salon pros who voted, the manufacturers and industry veterans who represent this year’s winners also understand the importance of these awards. Honored to be named the “Industry’s Choice,” the members of this prestigious group were happy to express their gratitude. Here are some words of appreciation from your 2013 ICA Winners.
Australian Gold/New SunshineFavorite Non-Tingle Product: Accelerator“We would like to thank all of the salons for their votes and love for our original Iconic product, Accelerator, as their favorite non-tingle lotion of 2013. With so many new lotions and technologies available today, it is amazing that a lotion built on a simple base of vitamins and skin-nourishing ingredients can still be such an industry staple. This product is simple proof that a great lotion can stand the test of time. Thank you all again for continuing to support our brand.”      Elise Byrne
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Devoted CreationsFavorite Product Marketing Campaign: Accelerator
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Cosmedico Light, Inc.Favorite Low-Pressure Sunlamp: CosmoLux 9K90“Ten years in a row and no looking back! Cosmedico is thrilled that our CosmoLux 9K90 was again chosen the industry’s Favorite Low-Pressure Tanning Lamp! When we first set out to develop the CosmoLux 9K90, it was because salon owners across the country demanded a lamp with never before seen UVA and previously unattainable usable life. After years of developing and consumer feedback, we introduced the 9K90. We at Cosmedico had little to do with this award. It is our customers and dedicated salon owners who made it possible. It is because of their love for the industry that we strive to develop innovative products. The CosmoLux 9K90 is a direct result of that process. We pride ourselves on innovation and quality so salons can know that when they use Cosmedico, they are using the best! Thank you again to all of the hardworking salon operators who push us to be our best! It’s a humbling honor and we’ll continue to strive and be that partner you can count on.” Kevin Apgar, President |
Designer SkinFavorite Package Design: Ruby“It’s such an honor that Ruby was recognized as the industry’s choice for Favorite Package Design of 2013! The Designer Skin team is committed to bringing our customers the industry’s trendiest bottles and this philosophy drives our product development each year! I would like to thank our graphic designer, Taylor Lehman, for bringing the concept of Ruby to life, ist Magazine and most of all, a huge THANK YOU to all of the fabulous salons that continue to support Designer Skin.” Emily Golay, Brand Manager |
ErgolineFavorite High-Pressure Sunbed: Open Sun 1050
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Eye Pro, Inc.Favorite Eye Protection: WINK-EASE“Wow! Once again, our wonderful salon customers have voted Wink-Ease the favorite eye protection. Since eye protection is all we do, we take a very special pride in the industry voting us their favorite! There are lots of great eyewear products out there for salons to choose, so we are honored and blessed to be No. 1. Thank you!” Brenda Fishbaugh, President |
Four Seasons Sales & ServiceFavorite Distributor“We are honored to be voted ‘Favorite Distributor’ again, and send a big ‘Thank You’ from everyone at Four Seasons to all our industry friends! ‘Favorite Distributor’ three years in a row is a very strong statement from tanning salons nationwide. This vote from the professionals in our industry is very encouraging to us, and I am certain our staff will respond by going the extra mile for our salon customers. Successful relationships are just so tremendously inspiring, and I am so proud to be a Four Seasons’ employee! A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to all my teammates who, through hard work, great service and dedication to our customers are making Four Seasons the distribution partner of choice, year after year. As always, we are committed to helping our current customers succeed in the years to come. We are proud to provide the industry with the best service, and we hope that every salon in America will have a prosperous 2014. Again, ‘Thank You’ to the tanning industry for recognizing Four Seasons as their favorite distributor.” Ed Jerger, Executive Chairman |
GOTCHA CoveredFavorite Tanning Accessory: NailsaversTM“We are so grateful to all the salon owners who voted for NAILSavers as Favorite Tanning Accessory. The tanning industry has been an exciting ride for NAILSavers throughout our 11 years and we look forward to providing unique tanning products and keeping your tanners happy with beautiful nails for years to come.” Chris Scheurn, President |
Helios, LLCFavorite Salon Software Program: Helios V12“We are both humbled and honored by your choice of Helios for this Industry Choice Award. It is because of your support and patronage that Helios has obtained this honor now for eight years in a row! It is truly an honor to receive this award again and your votes of confidence in our solution. On behalf of the entire Helios family, thank you for this prestigious award and for choosing Helios for your Point-of-Sale needs.” Rob Cochrane, President |
Lewis HenryPerson of the Year 2013“This was unexpected but it’s definitely a great honor. This industry has many great people who were well deserving of this award, so I’m very thankful to the salon owners across the country who voted me Person of the Year 2013. I’m also thankful to the great team we have at Devoted Creations who push me every day to make this company the best that it can be.” Lewis Henry, President of Devoted Creations |
New SunshineFavorite Bronzer: JWOWW One & Done!“I would love to send a HUGE thank you to all of the salons that have supported not only my One and DoneTM Advanced Black Bronzer lotion, but also supported me in this wonderful industry. It’s amazing to be the first celebrity associated with tanning, and to have my name on products that you and your customers love! I’m so happy to have been embraced by my Australian Gold family and everyone else in the tanning world, and I only hope that I can continue to provide products that rock. I look forward to an unbelievable 2014… let’s kill it!” Jenni ‘JWOWW’ Farley |
Norvell Skin SolutionsFavorite Sunless Airbrush System: Z-3000TM
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Sunless Inc.Favorite Sunless Spray Booth: VersaSpa“At Sunless Inc., our team is committed to growing the business of our salon partners, by providing the most technologically advanced and beauty-enhancing sunless tanning equipment, solutions and lotions. It is an honor to have VersaSpa voted the favorite by our industry. The Sunless Inc. team intends to provide products and a value-added business partnership for salon owners and their customers in 2014 and beyond.” Kimberly Carrasco, Vice President – Trade Marketing |
Supra TechnologiesFavorite High-Pressure Sunlamp“I want to personally thank all the manufacturers, distributors, dealers and service people who have made the Supra Collection the favorite facial lamp in our industry for the sixth consecutive year. It is truly humbling. While we work hard to maintain the quality and performance of the brand, we pay equal attention to make sure that our inventory is maintained at all times for the prompt deliveries to which everyone has become accustomed.” Leif Vasström, Principal |
Supre TanFavorite After-Tan Moisturizer: Hempz Original“I am thrilled that Hempz has once again received the Industry Choice Award for favorite moisturizer. It is an honor to be able to offer products that we believe in and that our customers truly appreciate and love. To all of the salon owners, managers and industry members who voted, thank you! Your continued support is what makes Supre Tan a success.” Bruce West Jr., Owner/CEO |
Universal InsuranceFavorite Salon Operation Product/Service“A big thanks to all of our clients who voted Universal Insurance as their Favorite Salon Operation Service vendor! We’ve been insuring tanning salons for over 20 years. Our unique program provides protection for businesses all over the United States. We understand the unique needs that salon operators face on a daily basis and we appreciate all the hard work it takes to run a salon and try to make insurance an easy part of doing business. Thank you again for choosing Universal Insurance!” Jenny Bortman, CIC, Vice President |