EVENT SUMMARY

EVENT: AMERICAN BEAUTY VISION AWARDS 2025

DATE: September 14, 2025

LOCATION: Uptown Theater Kansas City

ATTENDANCE: 400+ SALON OWNERS, HAIRSTYLISTS, INDUSTRY LEADERS & CONSUMERS

The 6th annual American Beauty Vision Awards Celebration Event is scheduled for Sunday evening, September 14, 2025 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO.

Our mission is United in Beauty: Where Hair, Fashion, Makeup, Photography are collectively celebrated. The ABVAS was created by hairstylists for hairstylists with the sole purpose of recognizing and celebrating the best of the best in the American beauty industry. Our platform creates a level playing field for all stylists, makeup artists and photographers of any experience to submit their work with a chance to create a stronger professional presence. The individual’s ability to market themselves, their team and their salon or spa with an award of this caliber could be life changing.  In addition to awards at the Celebration Event, we also provide individual educational and mentorship opportunities provided by some of our runway presenters, judges, and/or presenters. We have held Master classes the day after our celebration and will continue to do so as an effort to inspire and motivate the attendees who want to elevate their knowledge and skills.

This event is open to licensed professionals in the beauty industry: Hairstylists, Barbers, Photographers, and Makeup Artists submit their work via digital images.  Winners are chosen through a judging process that includes some of the most well-known national and international professionals in the beauty industry. Winners will be announced live the evening of the awards ceremony.

The ABVAS Celebration Event will showcase hair and fashion runway segments featuring artist from across the country interspersed with the announcement of winners in up to 11 recognized categories.  We will also announce three special honorees.  Again, this evening features several high-profile artists in various capacities.

AWARD CATEGORIES:

• Hairstylist of the Year
• Hair Colorist of the Year
• Master Hairstylist of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Textured Hairstylist of the Year
• Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year
• Barber Stylist of the Year
• Artistic Team of the Year
• Makeup Artist of the Year
• Future Hairstylist of the Year (student award)
• Photographer of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement
• Inspiration Icon of the Year
• Uncensored Beauty Honoree

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Being a sponsor will give you the opportunity to network and expose your business to hundreds of professionals, salon and spa owners, industry influencers as well as their guests.  We look forward to partnering with you.

Sponsoring these awards, you can:

• Open dialogue with potential clients previously unreachable
• Add a point of differentiation to your marketing campaign
• Significantly increase your brand awareness
• Connect directly with decision-makers
• Generate positive PR for your business by showing your support for the industry

Statistics prove that a blended, multi-channel approach to reach salon decision makers is valuable and an important platform in generating new business and brand awareness. This is a significant opportunity to impact both.

SPONSORSHIP PROMOTIONS AND RECOGNITION AT ALL LEVELS:

• Named in event program
• Event photography and videography used throughout the next year as we prepare for ABVA 2026
• On-site branding
• Recognition during the live event
• Product placement in swag bags for front row attendees