Two beauty businesses in Newry and Jonesborough have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024.
The Skin Health Clinic based in Catherine Street, Newry won Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year while New You Dental & Aesthetics Clinic, Jonesborough took the Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year.
Thirty awards were distributed throughout the evening, with Christine Mackin, founder of Radiance Beauty and Day Spa in Belfast recognised for her outstanding contribution to the industry during her 22 years of business.
Katrina Doran, make-up and skincare specialist and head judge on the panel which was made up of various independent professionals in the industry said; “We were blown away by the businesses who entered the awards this year. Each one has made huge strides in growing the professionalism of the industry and their ongoing commitment to their staff really shone through in the entries. It is clear that business owners are continuing to place a huge focus on educating and developing their staff through training, to keep up with the ever-evolving beauty industry. This is an industry bringing huge benefits to each and every community the businesses are operating within, and we are hugely privileged to read their stories each year. Congratulations to all the winners!”
Sarah Weir,Weir Events said; “It is always such a thrill to reward this fantastic industry for their professionalism and innovation. This has been our biggest year ever, with hundreds of individuals and businesses sharing their achievements and growth throughout a competitive industry that has only strengthened in the past most challenging years.
“I’d like to thank our independent judging panel for their time and respect towards every business that entered our awards and I’d like to send my congratulations to every finalist, highly commended and winner on the evening!”
The awards were proudly supported by Excellence by BTL, Revive Active, Adorn Dress Hire, Lindt Excellence, Galgorm, Body Talk Live, Design NI, Image Skincare, Note Cosmetique, Weir Events and S3 Creative.


