Medusa, the award-winning salon group founded and led by SalonEVO columnist and Medusa Managing Director Colin McAndrew, celebrated the achievements of its exceptional team at the annual Medusa Team Awards. This year’s awards were built around the powerful theme of GRIT, a reflection of the values that shape Medusa’s continued growth and success.
As Colin shared in his speech, ‘GRIT stands for Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity, and it runs through everything we do. From launching our Kickstart Club to building six salons and winning the Wella Trend Vision, this team has shown what it means to push forward with heart and purpose.’
From newcomers to long-standing legends, the evening honoured individual brilliance and collective achievement, reminding all in attendance that Medusa’s true strength lies in its people. ‘Every style, every smile, every client experience, that’s the Medusa magic,’ said Colin. ‘And tonight is about celebrating that.’
Award Winners 2025
- Assistant of the Year
Lacey Brown and Niamh MacNamara - Newcomer of the Year
Hayley Gillies - Stylist of the Year
Ellie Pereira - Senior Stylist of the Year
Chloe Grant - Director of the Year
Lauryn Arthur - Creative Director of the
Year
Marnie Tulloch - Salon Director of the Year
Marco D’Agostino - Boomerang Award
Kat Sloan - Long Service Awards
Fraser McLean
Kate McAndrew
Peter Mellon
Rhonda McAndrew - Retailer of the Year
Corrine McNaughton - Colourist of the Year
Lauryn Arthur - Manager of the Year
Rhonda McAndrew - Hairdresser of the Year
Corrine McNaughton - Team of the Year
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Colin closed the evening with heartfelt thanks, concluding: “Whether you’re an apprentice, a stylist, or a salon leader, your work matters, and your impact is felt. This story isn’t finished and our best is still to come.”