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1 SAKS AWARDS SAKS AWARDS 2016

2 SAKS AWARDS CONTENTS HAIR PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE AWARDS IMAGE AWARD 3/5 COLOUR IMAGE AWARD 3/5 MEN S IMAGE AWARD 4/5 AVANT-GARDE IMAGE AWARD 4/5 ENTRY FORM 6 BEAUTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS THERAPIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 7/8 ADVANCED THERAPIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 7/8 ENTRY FORM 9/10 SALON SALON OF THE YEAR AWARDS HAIR SALON OF THE YEAR 11/12 BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR 11/12 HAIR & BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR 11/12 ENTRY FORM 13 RULES 14

3 SAKS AWARDS THE CATEGORIES IMAGE AWARD PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE AWARDS WHO CAN ENTER: All levels of stylist within the Saks network from apprentice to franchisee. CRITERIA: Create a fashion-forward style influenced by 2016/17 trends. Remember, this one is all about the overall image! Image Award Winner (2014) Saffron Walden COLOUR IMAGE AWARD WHO CAN ENTER: All levels of stylist within the Saks network. CRITERIA: Show how much of a colour expert you are. Push the boundaries with colour and showcase a total look making the customers best accessary her hair colour! Colour Image Award Winner (2014) - Stephen Law, Saffron Walden

4 SAKS AWARDS MENS IMAGE AWARD WHO CAN ENTER: All levels of stylist within the Saks network. CRITERIA: Create a fashion forward style that will be the next men s must have look. See The Brief (page 5). Men s Image Award Winner (2014) - Natasha Rodrigues, Northallerton AVANT-GARDE IMAGE AWARD WHO CAN ENTER: All levels of stylist within the Saks network. CRITERIA: Explore and showcase your creative vision with fantastic avant-garde hairdressing - there are no limits! Avant-Garde Image Award Winner (2014) - Alix Clark, Aberdeen Union Street

5 SAKS AWARDS THE BRIEF Produce a photograph of your final look, which can be a professional image or a customer or a friend shot on a phone. For your look, take inspiration from 2016/2017 trends, the catwalks, the media, cultural and street influences and current events to create your ultimate masterpiece. HOW TO ENTER Read the criteria, brief and rules (see pages 3-5 and 13) to check your entry complies Send photo (clearly labelled on the reverse with entrant s salon, name and category entered) and completed entry form (see page 6) by 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE AWARDS SAKS TRAINING LONG LANE SMITHFIELD LONDON, EC1A 9PL JUDGING We ll consider hair skill, overall look, quality of model and interpretation of fashion trends.

6 SAKS AWARDS PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE AWARD ENTRY FORM Complete and submit with entry photograph which must be ten inches deep x eight inches wide and clearly labelled on the reverse with entrant s salon, name and category entered. Plus any other pictures, if specified. Salon:... Franchisee name:... Name of entrant:... Category entered:... Name of entrant:... Category entered:... Name of entrant:... Category entered:... Name of entrant:... Category entered:... Name of entrant:... Category entered:... Send your entry to arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE AWARDS SAKS TRAINING LONG LANE SMITHFIELD LONDON, EC1A 9PL Declaration: I am fully aware of the requirements and understand that the judges decisions are final and that no correspondence will be entered into: Franchisee signature:... Date of entry...

7 SAKS AWARDS BEAUTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS This is your chance to shine and be the best in beauty at Saks! The accolade for any therapist s career. THE CATEGORIES THERAPIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WHO CAN ENTER: Therapists (including franchisees) with a minimum NVQ Two qualification or equivalent who have been working with Saks for over one year. ADVANCED THERAPIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WHO CAN ENTER: Therapists (including franchisees) with a minimum NVQ Three qualification or equivalent qualification and have been working with Saks for over two years. CRITERIA: The following will be taken into account when selecting the Therapist and Advanced Therapist Achievement Award winners: Best performing therapist in terms of, highest turnover and the most customer requests. Best utilisation of the Saks Beauty offering and representation of the Saks Beauty brand (based on training courses attended and standard of treatments performed for the Therapist Achievement Award and customer, team members and manager feedback for the Advanced Therapist Achievement Award) Proof of performance will be required from non I-Salon salons. THE BRIEF The judges want to see a therapist who is customer-centric, offers superb aftercare and follow-up advice and is great at both performing treatments and retailing. Therapists should be accomplished in performing a range of treatments, with a thirst for learning and excel at representing the Saks Beauty brand. Ultimately, the winner will be the therapist who not only demonstrates all of the above but also provides a professional and top-quality service that together makes them stand out from the competition. Therapists shortlisted for the Therapist Achievement Award will be required to have a hands on only service trade test at their salon. Those shortlisted for the Advanced Therapist Achievement Award will be required to have an advanced therapy or machine service trade test at their salon.

8 SAKS AWARDS HOW TO ENTER Send completed entry form, along with supporting documents and information (see page 9) by 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SAKS HQ DUKE STREET DARLINGTON COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7SD JUDGING Each category will be scored from 20 to 1 point. The top therapist will score 20 points, moving down to the lowest score of 1 point. This allows for a fair and effective way of assessing the all-round strengths of the therapist. For example, having the highest turnover may score 20 points but without high scores in other areas, this lessens the therapists overall points. A panel of key Saks HQ personnel will judge the Beauty Achievement Awards.

9 SAKS AWARDS BEAUTY ACHIEVEMENT ENTRY FORM Complete and submit along with the required supporting information. Salon:... Franchisee name:... Name of entrant:... Date started working with Saks:... Category entered:... Supporting information: A CV and good-quality, high-resolution photograph (at least 1MB, 300dpi) of you in a work environment. Any additional information to support entry, e.g. customers testimonials, additional photographs, certificates, etc. Proof of performance if salon is not on I-Salon system. A list of professional qualifications, any additional training undertaken including dates and details of most recent CPD. Outline areas of specialism, including any new treatments or techniques you have developed, and key achievements in the past 12 months. Outline how you have contributed to the success of Saks business in the past 12 months and any plans to develop the business over the next year. Explain how you ensure a high standard of treatments, hygiene and customer care, giving examples where possible. What sets you apart from other therapists - why do you deserve to win a Beauty Achievement Award? Advanced Therapist Achievement Award additional supporting information: Outline anything you ve done to champion or develop the beauty industry? (For example, working as an educator, speaker or in your local community). Send your entry to arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SAKS HQ DUKE STREET DARLINGTON COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7SD Declaration: I am fully aware of the requirements and understand that the judges decisions are final and that no correspondence will be entered into: Franchisee signature:... Date of entry...

10 SAKS AWARDS THE CATEGORIES HAIR SALON OF THE YEAR Winner (2015): Aberdeen Union Square SALON OF THE YEAR AWARDS BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR Winner (2015): Halifax HAIR & BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR Winner (2015): Milton Keynes

11 SAKS AWARDS CRITERIA: The following will be taken into account when selecting the Hair Salon, Beauty Salon, and Hair & Beauty Salon Award winners: Best performing salon in terms of turnover, average bill and customer requests Best utilisation of the Saks franchise offering (based on training courses attended by franchisees, utilisation of marketing resources, mystery client programme results, plus implementation and usage of the Salon Business Plan) Best brand appearance and standards (based on salon standards check results) THE BRIEF The judges are looking for all-round skills in service/treatment delivery, marketing, staff management, business and leadership. Evidence of a salon that excels at customer service will be required. The relevant reports and scoring from the compulsory mystery client programme will be used to identify the best salons within the network. Ultimately, the winner will be the salon that not only demonstrates all of the above but also provides a professional and high-quality service that makes it stand out from the competition. HOW TO ENTER Send completed entry form, along with supporting information (see page 15) by 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SAKS HQ DUKE STREET DARLINGTON COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7SD JUDGING Each category will be scored from 20 to 1 point. The top salon in each category will score 20 points, moving down to the lowest score of 1 point. This allows for a fair and effective way of assessing the allround strengths of the business. A panel of key Saks HQ personnel will judge the Salon of the Year Awards.

12 SAKS AWARDS SALON AWARDS ENTRY FORM Complete and submit along with the required supporting information. Salon:... Franchisee name:... Name of entrant:... Date started working with Saks:... Category entered:... Supporting information: One page entry as to what you have put in place to achieve the results gained and why you feel that you are a worthy winner of the award. If not on I-Salon, provide up-to-date financial records showing of turnover, average bill and customer requests. Good-quality, high-resolution photographs (at least 1MB, 300dpi) of the interior and exterior of your salon Your treatment menu and any additional relevant marketing materials Send your entry to arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 30 th September 2016 to: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SAKS HQ DUKE STREET DARLINGTON COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7SD Declaration: I am fully aware of the requirements and understand that the judges decisions are final and that no correspondence will be entered into: Franchisee signature:... Date of entry...

13 SAKS AWARDS RULES The following rules apply to ALL categories: 1. Make sure your entry complies with the relevant category and brief requirements. 2. You may only submit one entry per individual per category. 3. Late entries will not be accepted. Deadlines for all entries are 5pm on Friday 30 th September Joint winners may be selected, this will be purely at the judge s discretion 5. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into 6. Comments, statements and information regarding entries may be used for publicity, promotion or recruitment campaigns if the company so decides 7. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your entries returning. All entries will be returned within 12 weeks The following additional rules apply to Photographic Image Award categories only: 8. Joint or group entries will only be accepted for the Colour Image Award category (maximum of two team members). 9. Photographs entered must be portrait, ten inches deep x eight inches wide (including borders), on standard photographic paper. 10. Cut and colour must be included in the Image, Colour Image and Men s Image categories. 11. False hair, wigs and post-production work is only permitted in the Avant-Garde Image category. Where post-production work is used, photographs, which demonstrate that the hair work is real, must also be supplied. The judges reserve the right to question this. 12. All work must be the entrant s own and photographs should focus on the hair, especially in terms of lighting and pose.