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.
Hosted by International Creative Director Andy Heasman and Colour Director Chris Williams, the duo exclaimed 2018 as a year of incredible achievement for the entire RUSH family. While 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.
The RUSH Oscars 2018 Awards cover every aspect of the group's business and the winners were as follows:
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
2nd - Jack Le-Flay
3rd - Scott Johnston
John Haynes 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
Northern - Manchester
Western - Windsor
Southern - Reigate
Greater London - Clapham Junction
Central London - One New Change