Inside The RUSH Oscars 2019
Getting the year off to a stylish start, RUSH Hair held their annual RUSH Oscars at the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden. 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.
The Hosts
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.
A Charitable Side
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.
Fantastic Opportunities
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 100th RUSH Hair salon based in the luxurious retail destination, Westfield White City.
Hub Of Creativity
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.
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
1st
Michael Rackett
Photographic Competition 2018
2nd
Jack Le-Flay
Photographic Competition 2018
3rd
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
Salon of the Year 2018
Northern
Manchester
Salon of the Year 2018
Western
Windsor
Salon of the Year 2018
Southern
Reigate
Salon of the Year 2018
Greater London
Clapham Junction
Salon of the Year 2018
Central London
One New Change
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