19th Annual Contessa Awards Honor Canada’s Best of the Best

Not only are Canadians exceptional at hockey and braving the winter chill, they’re also extremely talented and creative when it comes to the world of beauty.  Over 1,200 industry professionals from across Canada came together November 4, 2007 at the Metro Convention Center in downtown Toronto to honor the very best in hair, makeup, nails, salon interior design and community service categories at the 2008 Contessa Awards.

Since 1988, the Contessa Awards have promoted and honored Canada’s premier beauty industry talent, presenting an opportunity for beauty professionals to showcase their work and earn respect and recognition from their peers in Canada and around the world.  BTC is honored to present to you the Nail Art Technician of the Year and Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year winners of the 19th Annual Contessa Awards!

• Nail Art Technician of the Year
  Jessica Ellison, Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics
  Toronto, Ontario
• Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year
  Kali Howden, At Your Fingertips
  Kelowna, British Columbia

Check out the other 19th Annual Contessa Award Winners Here!