2021 marks the inaugural year for the Australian Modern Barber Awards (AMBA), Australia’s new premium awards program for the male grooming industry. These awards have been launched to provide men’s hairdressing trailblazers with a much needed and often requested benchmark of excellence and platform to showcase their creative and business skills.
Consisting of 13 categories including the AMBA Barber of the Year and the AMBA Barber Business of the Year, they have been judged by an independent panel of judges including media, PR and business experts, national and international barbering icons and specialists in the barbering industry including Sofie Pok (USA) AKA Staygold, Nieves Almarez (USA) and Rob and Leen, the Schorem Barbers (NL). Created by esteemed trade visionaries Mocha Group, owners of the Australian Hair Industry Awards and Australian Beauty Industry Awards, these are just the latest initiative revolutionising the way our hair experts are able to engage with consumers and show off their talents.
Individual categories are proudly sponsored by The Barbiere Company, Wahl Professional, Milkman Grooming Co, American Crew, Schwarzkopf Professional, The Male Tools and Co – Depot, Shortcuts, Excellent Edges, Babyliss Pro and Andis, with the Official After Party due to be held at the George On Collins St, sponsored By Hair Co.
The awards will culminate in the first AMBA event in Melbourne at the Plaza Ballroom on Monday 6th December where winners will be announced and the industry will come together to celebrate.
2021 AMBA FINALISTS
Australian Modern Barber of the Year
Sponsored by The Barbiere Company
Danny Lazzarino – Barber Boys
Don De Sanctis – Barber Boys
Jan Yamacli – Barberjan
Jase Alpen – Zeppelin Barbers
Leigh Winsor – Area Studio
Australian Modern Barber Business of the Year
Sponsored by Wahl Professional
Attaboy
Barber Boys & Co, Newton
Memphis Barbers, Gympie
New York Barbers
Best Mens Collection – Classic
Sponsored by Milkman Grooming Co
Britt Westcott – MADE Barber & Barista
Don De Sanctis – Barber Boys
Johnny Georgiou – Barbery the Craft of a Barber
Lou Fimmano – Barber Boys
Leigh Winsor – Area Studio
Paul James Graham – Paul and Paul Salon
Sean Hayes – Backbone Barbershop
Best Mens Collection – Freestyle
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Clint Wallace – Barber by Design
Con Niños – Largers and Barbers
Johnny Georgiou – Barbery the Craft of a Barber
Best Team Collection
Sponsored by American Crew
AREA Studio
Barbery the Craft of a Barber
ZAK Grooming for Men
Best Customer Care
Sponsored by Shortcuts
AREA Studio
Grand Royal Barbers
New York Barbers
Best Barbershop Design
Sponsored by Babyliss Pro
Barber Boys & Co, Newton
Made Barber & Barista
Memphis Barbers, Gympie
Mr. V & Co. Barbershop
New York Barbers
Platform 1 Barbershop
Best Business Director/Owner of the Year
Sponsored by Depot – The Male Tools & Co.
Cameron McFadyen – The Blacksmith Barbers
Don De Sanctis – Barber Boys
Frank & Helen Ciccone – Hair by Ciccone
Sam Squires – Backbone Barbershop
Best Mens Educator of the Year – Individual or Organisation
Sponsored by Excellent Edges
AREA Academy
Barbery the Craft of a Barber
Fraser Forsey – Barber Education Australia
Jules Tognini – lil’ off the top
MIG Training
Mikail Dasko
The Barber Academy Australia
CARE STYLE AND BEARD PRODUCT AWARDS
Sponsored by Barbershop Magazine
BEST IN CARE
Depot – Sports Hair + Body Shampoo
Justice Professional – Cool Mint Shampoo & Conditioner
Juuce – Peppermint Shampoo & Conditioner
Mr Muk – Hair, Beard & Body Wash
Pure – Uplift Shampoo & Conditioner
BEST IN STYLE
Hanz De Fuko – Claymation
Justice Professional – Firm Clay
Juuce – Messed Up
Muk Haircare – Filthy Muk Styling Paste
Pure – Forming Paste
BEST IN BEARD
Depot – Conditioning Beard Oil
Juuce – Botanic Oil Serum
Mr Muk – Beard Oil
Pure – Walnut Scrub
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Sponsored by Andis
To Be Announced on the Night of the Awards