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AUSTRALIA’S MOST AWARDED HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY

Pivot Point International Academy has proven its commitment to excellence in Hairdressing Education through various Industry awards, skilled educators that are Industry focused and students with the desire to succeed.  

 

2008		3 Gold Star Rating by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (ITSE) for Excellence In Trade Skills Training in Hairdressing
2008		The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (ITSE) Trade Teacher of the Year Sarah Conlon, Director of Studies
2008		Sarah Conlon - Educator of the Year Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2008		Mina Lim - Winner Red Carpet Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Championships
2008		Mina Lim - Second Place Senior Ladies Cutting Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2008		Mina Lim - Winner Senior Men’s Catwalk International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Mina Lim - Winner – Open Formal Occasion International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Mina Lim - Second Place Senior Catwalk International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2007		Training Provider of the Year (Small) Finalist Victorian Training Awards - Group Training Association of Victoria
2007		Training Initiative of the Year Award Finalist Victorian Training Awards - Group Training Association of Victoria
2007		Sarah Conlon - Educator/Trainer Encouragement Award - Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2007		Mina Lim - Runner Up Senior Catwalk - International Hairstylist Society (IHS) National Competitions
2006		Ruth Browne, General Manager, inducted into Hair Expo Hall of Fame
2005		Australian Best College of the Year by the Industry Association in Victoria, Australia
2004		Training Provider of the Year at the Victorian Training Awards 2004

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2008		Laura Spinner – Encouragement Award - Apprentice of the Year Stage 2 Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2008		Kathryn Collins – Winner - Apprentice of the Year Stage 1 Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2008		Mirang (Ellie) Son - Second Place – Junior Red Carpet Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2008		Jung Wan (Wani) Son,  Mi Jung (Mimi) Kwon & Mina Lim (Pivot Point International Academy Artistic Director) Third Place - Open Team Relay (Salon Event) International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Hwa Hyun (Harry) Lee - Winner – Senior Men’s Cutting International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Mirang (Ellie) Son -Runner Up – Junior Catwalk International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Mirang (Ellie) Son - Second Place Open Bridal International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2008		Su Yeon (Amy) Park - Third Place – Open Bridal International Hairstylist Society (IHS) Victorian Competitions
2007		Laura Spinner - Gold Medal Winner – Victorian Region World Skills Australia
2007		Jacqueline Embry-Cox – Equal Winner – Apprentice of the Year Stage 1 Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2007		Kristina Simeoni – Encouragement Award – Apprentice of the Year Stage 2 Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Student & Apprentice Awards
2007		Jung Wan (Wani) Son  - Winner – Ladies’ Haircutting Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Championships
2007		Mi Jung (Mimi) Kwon - Second Place – Men’s Haircutting Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Championships
2007		Jung Wan (Wani) Son,  Mi Jung (Mimi) Kwon & Mina Lim (Pivot Point International Academy Artistic Director) Winners - Open Team Relay (Salon Event) International Hairstylist Society (IHS) National Competitions
2007		Jung Wan (Wani) Son - Runner Up – Junior Ladies Cutting International Hairstylist Society (IHS) National Competitions