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Make-up artist and skincare specialist Katrina Doran from Newry has been announced as part of the NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2023 judging panel. The awards, proudly sponsored by West Coast Cooler take place in May.
Speaking on her return as a judge and the success of the awards to date, Katrina commented: “I am delighted to return as a judge for another year. It is a demonstration of the continued growth, diversity and success of the beauty, hair and aesthetics industry in Northern Ireland that we are adding more categories to our awards list this year. The NI Beauty Excellence Awards is an opportunity to acknowledge the breadth of phenomenal talent in this sector and to showcase our collective entrepreneurial spirit and I can’t wait to return with my fellow judges as part of the panel.”
The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the success of the aesthetics, beauty and hair industries in Northern Ireland. The award categories, which are now open, are free to enter and are open to any beauty, hair salon or aesthetic clinic, training school or business within the Northern Ireland beauty industry. Entries will close on Friday 17 March.
Katrina, born and raised in Newry, has worked within the make-up department on sets including Dungeons & Dragons, Sex Education 2 and Game of Thrones. In addition to being a huge supporter of professional treatments and the beauty industry, Katrina is a skincare specialist and shares her expert knowledge on beauty and skincare on her Instagram page,@skincare_katrina. Katrina has over 25 years of beauty writing experience under her belt, which has led her to sample and experience some of the top treatments, products, and services available in Northern Ireland, and around the world.
The awards, once again hosted by Pamela Ballantine, will take place on Saturday 13 May 2023 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast. Katrina will be joined by Paul Stafford, the multi-award-winning hairdresser and owner of Belfast’s Stafford Hair, Medical Director at Woodford Medical Dr Mervyn Patterson and owner of Pearl Beauty, Elanna McGowan. New to the panel this year is nail expert and Renew Beauty, BioSculpture and Elim Educator, Ingrid Graham, Dr Martina Collins, Principal Dentist and owner of Martina Dental & Skin Clinic and last year’s winner of Overall Contribution to the Industry, founder and former CEO of Vita Liberata, Alyson Hogg MBE.
Event organiser and Director of Weir Events, Sarah Weir commented: “We are thrilled to return for another year of celebrations with the NI Beauty Excellence Awards. The beauty, hair and aesthetics industries in Northern Ireland are constantly evolving and we feel that it is important to align with this.”
“We are living through difficult times, where luxuries are often the first compromise with consumers when it comes to budgeting, however we also know that visiting the hairdressers or getting our nails done can bring comfort and consistency and help us feel better. It’s also a chance to have a good chat and bring the world to rights with our stylists and therapists, which are important and are all talents and expertise that should be celebrated and rewarded.”
Beauty Excellence Awards 2023 Categories
- Aesthetics Clinic of the Year
- Aesthetics Clinic to watch
- Skincare Salon / Clinic of the Year (NEW)
- Barbers / Male Grooming Salon of the year
- Beauty Salon of the Year
- Beauty Salon to Watch
- Day Spa / Boutique Spa of the Year
- Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year
- Hair, Beauty or Aesthetics Educator / Training Provider of the Year
- Hair and Beauty Retailer or Supplier of the Year
- Hair Salon of the Year
- Hair Salon to Watch
- Hair Loss Specialist of the Year
- Hair Extension Specialist of the Year
- Brow / Lash Specialist of the Year
- Makeup Studio / Artist of the Year
- Nail Salon of the Year
- Salon or Clinic Interior Design (NEW)
- Semi or Permanent Makeup Specialist of the Year
- Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year
- Mobile / Home based Business of the Year (NEW)
- Team of the Year (NEW)
- Beauty Business of the Year (NEW)
- West Coast Cooler People’s Choice Award (public vote) (NEW)
- Outstanding Contribution to the Industry (non-entry)
For further information, award entry and tickets visit www.nibeautyexcellence.com
