Mark Goodman, president of the National Cosmetology Association (NCA), and Mike Spinozzi, president of Sally Beauty Supply, announced the winners of the NCA Sally Beauty Excel Scholarships. Almost 200 applications were received.
Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to high school graduates, under the age of 26, desiring to enter the cosmetology profession. The 2009 winners are:

·      Jessi Ames, Capri College, Dubuque, IA

·      Jeannette Lamas, Gene Juarez Academy, Marysville, WA

·      Jenna Masek, Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology, Halletsville, TX

·      Amber Reynolds, La  James International, Davenport, IA

·      Sarah Smith, Scott College of Cosmetology, Wheeling, WV

 

Three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to current NCA members for continuing education in the field of cosmetology. The 2009 winners are:

·      Leticia Jimenez, Surprise, AZ, for the Eufora Advanced Training Academy

·      Sarune Lavickaite, Eatontown, NJ, for training on the NovaLash Eyelash Extensions

·      Priscilla Swanson, Gunnison, CO, for the College of International Aesthetics



Two $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving children or grandchildren of current NCA members for their use in pursuing advanced education at the college level. The 2009 winners are:

·      Kathryn Lupacchino, Fishers, IN

·      Frankie Wong, Stanford University, Artesia, CA

Applications are now available for the 2010 NCA Sally Beauty Scholarships. Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in the same categories. To apply, visit http://www.ncacares.org/resources/scholarship.cfm. Application deadline is January 15, 2010. Final selections will be made by March 1, 2010 and all applicants will be notified by mail of the results. Scholarships are funded by Sally Beauty Supply and administered by the NCA. NCA’s scholarship committee and staff administer the program pro bono to ensure that 100% of the funds provided by Sally go to deserving individuals

The National Cosmetology Association (NCA) is the largest organization of salon professionals in the world. Its mission, since its inception in 1921, has been and continues to be to ensure that working salon professionals have the tools and resources available to create career success with integrity. For continuous updates on SalonLife ‘09 and other initiatives, visit www.ncacares.org <http://www.ncacares.org>  or call 312-527-6765.

SalonLife ’09, produced by the National Cosmetology Association, kicks off August 2-3, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. This unique Beauty Show with a Twist offers an all new kind of exhibit experience, top of the line education and workshops, creative competitions and an all star lineup of amazing SalonLife Theater presenters, including personal finance guru Suze Orman. The entire SalonLife event is focused on the common theme of “living beauty, finding balance and growing your business.” Built around “Big Ideas that Drive Success,” SalonLife ’09 offers a new level of meaningful programs to ensure that attendees receive maximum take-home benefits.