Awards & Contests
Join Us for the SALON TODAY 200 Watch Party Sunday Night!
Twelve salon owners take center stage, sharing their survival strategies from 2020 in personal vignettes!
by Stacey Soble
A Virtual Celebration Will Announce This Year's SALON TODAY 2020
With a program devoted to the heroic tales of owners and their teams during the pandemic, a virtual event planned for the evening of February 21st will celebrate and introduce the 2021 SALON TODAY 200 honorees.
by Stacey Soble
The Salons of the Year Competition is LIVE!
In its 37th year, the SALONS OF THE YEAR competition issues its latest application in an effort to recognize and celebrate excellent salon design.
by Stacey Soble
How to Win a Regional 'Best Of' Competition
Each year, regional magazines in cities across the country assemble a "Best Of" issue where residents vote for their favorite establishments. Knowing this is an excellent strategy for exposing their brand to potential new clients, the owners of RedBloom designed a marketing program to encourage their clientele to vote. Check out this winning idea that captured a 2020 STAMP award.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: SAAB Salon Spa Celebrates A Milestone with a Marketing Campaign
As SAAB Salon Spa turned thirty, it wanted to remind its community of their longevity, so they designed a STAMP-winning marketing campaign.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Penzone's Winning Back-to-Work Social Post
When Penzone Salons + Spas reopened after the mandatory shutdown, Owners Chuck and Debbie Penzone took the opportunity to post themselves in masks with their Penzone Strong T-shirts, and captured one of our STAMP 202 awards
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Salon Jaylee's Social Media Campaign
When QVC Host and Bareminerals Expert Lisa Galli presented at Salon Jaylee, they recorded her talking about the holiday gift sets and created Insta-stories. The campaign earns a 2020 STAMP award.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Van Michael's Website
Van Michael revamps its website, positioning the salon as a fashion leader while showcasing its culture and history. The result earned the salon a STAMP 2020 award. Check it out.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Cloud 9's Website
Cloud 9 Salon and Spa in Flower Mound, Texas, updates its website to focus on the team, which helps drive their traffic. This website was an honoree in the STAMP 2020 program.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Salon Jaylee's Commercial
Daring their community to be fabulous, Salon Jaylee gives viewers an inside look at their salon with this 30-second commercial, which earned a 2020 STAMP.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Salon Rootz' COVID-19 Client Communications
To engage and educate clients during the shutdown, the owners of Salon Rootz launched their own talk show through social media, earning the salon a STAMP 2020 award.
by Stacey Soble
The 2021 SALON TODAY 200 Application is Live!
Delaying a bit because of the pandemic, the SALON TODAY 200 application is finally live--with a new focus and a later deadline. Check it out!!
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Gene Juarez's COVID-19 Client Communications
Throughout the salon shutdown, Gene Juarez Salons and Spas kept clients appraised of their reopening plans, gave them a look at the protocols in place and encouraged them to send team members love notes. Their communication campaign wins a STAMP 2020 award for COVID-19 Client Communications
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Progressions' Print Ad
To thank sponsors for raising money for the Children's National Hospital, Progressions Salon Spa Store designs a print ad featuring a rainbow that integrates all the sponsor names in the design. This winning idea captures a STAMP 2020 award.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Interlocks' COVID-19 Client Communications
With a video plea to the community to flatten the curve, a flurry of digital communications and promotions, a new e-commerce site and a unifying rainbow window display, Interlocks captures an honor in our 2020 STAMP for COVID-19 Client Communications.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: PENZONE Salons + Spa's COVID-19 Client Communications
Throughout the shutdown and beyond, PENZONE Salons + Spas kept their clients engaged through a series of email newsletters, blogs, social posts, and virtual beauty education sessions. They even united their community with the #PenzoneStrong brand. Their COVID-19 Client Communication takes a STAMP award in our 2020 competition.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2020: Karen Allen's COVID-19 Client Communications
With the slogan "The New Normal in Caring For You," a well-rounded marketing campaign helps clients prepare for the new services at Karen Allen Salon + Spa. Including a informational video, this campaign captures a STAMP 2020 honor from SALON TODAY.
by Stacey Soble