Salons - 30 September 2025
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Sunday 24th October 2025 @ The Macdonald Burlington Hotel
✨ A Dazzling Evening at the Francesco Hair Salon Business Awards 2025! ✨
From the cinematic opening to the glittering tributes and the showcase of extraordinary talent, the night shimmered with excitement, style, and well-earned applause.
Anya, Mia and Ben Dellicompagni hosted the evening with elegance and flair, setting the stage for a celebration that honoured not only the artistry within our salons, but also the legacy of the Francesco family, over 55 years of heritage, excellence, and innovation.
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
The evening began by honouring some very special individuals who have dedicated years of their careers to Francesco Hair Salons.
10 Years
9 team members celebrated a decade with Francesco Hair Salon.
⭐ Tessa Bath
⭐ Shannon Brown
⭐ Siobhan Buet
⭐ Kennedy Gibbons
⭐ Dale & Gemma Greatrix
⭐ Elanor Heaton
⭐ Kerry Howle
⭐ Leah Neild
15 Years
6 team members celebrated 15 years with Francesco Hair Salon.
⭐ Kate Fox
⭐ Natalie Hewitt
⭐ Natalie Lancaster
⭐ Vikki Mee
⭐ Frankie Lea Rawlinson
⭐ Vicky Taylor
30 Years
The 2 dedicated individuals who have achieved 30 years service.
⭐ Louise Crook
⭐ Dawn Slater
35 Years
3 individuals celebrated an incredible thirty-five years service!
⭐ Sharon Lazarus
⭐ Andrea Owen
⭐ Becky Whitehouse
BUSINESS AWARDS 2025
And now, the awards we’d all been waiting for – the Business Awards, showcasing the immense talent, hard work, and dedication of the Francesco teams.
HAIR PROFESSIONAL
Apprentice of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Freja Nickolls – Stafford Academy
In the Hair Professional Apprentice category, Freja Nickolls of Stafford Academy took the top spot.
2nd Place
Orla Campbell of Eccleshall
3rd Place
Lily Mellor of Weeping Cross
ADVANCED & CREATIVE HAIR PROFESSIONAL
Apprentice of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Jessica Tellwright – Newport
The Advanced & Creative Hair Professional award went to Jessica Tellwright of Newport.
2nd Place
Charley Taylor of Stafford Academy
3rd Place
Gabrielle Watkins of Cannock
SALON TRAINER of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Becky-Lou Thornley – Weeping Cross
A massive congratulations to Becky-Lou Thornley of Weeping Cross, who was recognised for her approach to training apprentices, helping them to grow into capable and confident stylists.
Another highlight of the evening was the announcement of the 2026 Spotlight Team, revealed by Creative Director, Heather Shaw.
The Spotlight team will embark on a 1 year mentorship programme within the company marking an exciting new chapter for the talented individuals chosen.
⭐ Ayleshe Smith – Eccleshall
⭐ Ella Whitworth – Buxton
⭐ Jasmine Spooner – Cannock
⭐ Jessica Tellwright – Newport
⭐ Lukasz Grabina – Wolverhampton
⭐ Molly Costanza – Christchurch
⭐ Warren Walsh – FG Man
NEWCOMER of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Lois Carrick of Northwich
The Newcomer of the Year award went to Lois Carrick of Northwich, who wowed everyone with her hard work and impressive results.
2nd Place
Lauren Clarke of Lilliput
3rd Place
Holly Derbyshire of Uttoxeter
RETAILER of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Francesco Hair Salon Wolverhampton
In a fiercely competitive category, Wolverhampton took the top prize, showcasing their ability to provide top-notch client care and product recommendations.
2nd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Leek
3rd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Nantwich
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Francesco Hair Salon Wolverhampton
The Front of House Team of the Year Award went to the amazing Wolverhampton Salon.
2nd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Leek
3rd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Buxton
COLOURIST of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Galina Johnson of Streetly
The Colourist of the Year award went to the fabulous Galina Johnson of Streetly, recognised for her exceptional performance in client retention and colour sales.
2nd Place
Natalie Robinson of Northwich
3rd Place
Katherine Brandrick of Church Lane
STYLIST of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Jacqui Bates of Newcastle
The awards kept rolling in with Jacqui Bates of Newcastle being named Stylist of the Year in what was a very close competition!
2nd Place
Chloe Torring of Ringwood
3rd Place
Louise Allen of Ferndown
SALON DIRECTOR of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Vicky Taylor of Cheltenham
The highly anticipated Salon Director of the Year was awarded to the brilliant Vicky Taylor of Cheltenham, who achieved outstanding hair takings over the past year.
2nd Place
Gemma McGeown of Church Lane
3rd Place
Kate Mantle of Market Drayton
SALON of the Year
WINNER
⭐ Francesco Hair Salon Eccleshall
The night ended with the announcement everyone was waiting for – Salon of the Year. It was a close race, but Eccleshall took home the prestigious title.
2nd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Wolverhampton
Joint 3rd Place
Francesco Hair Salon Nantwich & Newport
As the awards wrapped up, the party was just getting started…..
Here’s to another year of success, celebration, and continued growth at Francesco Hair Salons!
Thanks to our Sponsors
We’re so grateful to our incredible sponsors for their support!
A special thank you to Wella, our main sponsor, whose outstanding products help our salons deliver exceptional results every single day.
We’d also like to give a big shoutout to Salon iQ, proud sponsor of the Front of House Team of the Year Award.
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