Check out the Placement category....PMTS Dallas is included in the finalists.

NOV. 1, 2010, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL—MODERN SALON Media has named thefirst class of “Excellence in Education” honorees in its new program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools.

MODERN SALON Publisher Steve Reiss announced the recipients during the AACS (American Association of Cosmetology Schools) annual convention in Orlando on October 30th.

Nearly 100 schools submitted 374 entries in eight categories, ranging from marketing to placement to school culture. Finalists were determined in four classes based on school size or number of locations, with one overall honoree from all applicants named for each category. MODERN SALON’s “Excellence in Education” Overall Honorees are:

• MARKETING: La James International College, Fort Dodge, IA
• TECHNOLOGY: Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics, Omaha, NE
• FACILITIES: Eric Fisher Academy, Wichita, KS
• CULTURE: Kohler Academy, Scottsdale, AZ
• PLACEMENT: Aveda Institute Portland, Portland, OR
• THE NEXT LEVEL: ALUMNI & ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Empire Beauty Group, Pottsville, PA
• BEAUTY CHANGES LIVES: LEADERSHIP: Bellus Academy, Poway, CA
• COMMUNITY: Empire Beauty School, Waltham, MA
   

“Based on the volume and caliber of entries received, it is clear there are many wonderful schools doing amazing things to secure a beautiful future for the professional beauty industry,” said MODERN SALON Media Associate Publisher Michele Musgrove. “We will be showcasing many of the applicants’ stories, accomplishments and best practices in our magazines, web sites and e-letters. We’ll acknowledge the 48 finalist schools—as well as the honorable mention and overall category honoree schools—in upcoming editions of MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, and online at modernsalon.com. We’ll also tap this wealth of insight from leading schools within the pages of First Chair, our exclusive publication for future professionals.”

Sharing stories of innovation, inspiration and collaboration from a diverse group of leading schools is an important part of MODERN SALON’s “Excellence in Education” mission, Musgrove explained. “We want to help spread the word about the exceptional work cosmetology schools are doing to help launch beautiful careers. Small schools, large schools, chain schools and single units of chain schools are all represented. We hope the professional salon industry will join us in celebrating them, and will help us grow and evolve the “Excellence in Education” program for 2011.”

CATEGORY: PLACEMENT

• Single Location Less than 75 students: Honorable Mention:
  • State College of Beauty Culture, Wausau, WI
  • Aloha Cosmetology Center, Granite City, IL
• Single Location 75-125 students:
  • Aveda Institute Portland, Portland, OR
  • Trend Setters College, Bradley, IL
  • Honors Beauty College, Indianapolis, IN
• Single Location 126+ students: Honorable Mention:
  • Paul Mitchell The School, Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology Career Center-A Paul Mitchell Partner School, Carrollton, TX
  • Tennessee School of Beauty, Knoxville, TN
• Multi-unit: Honorable Mention:
  • Aveda Fredrics Institute, Cincinnati, OH
  • Paul Mitchell Schools, Costa Mesa, CA
  • Capri College, Dubuque, IA

Written By: Michele Musgrove, Associate Publisher
MODERN SALON Media