Cosmetology
2018
Excellence in Community Service – Silver
Awarded by CAPPS (California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools)
2017
Excellence in Community Service – Gold
Awarded by CAPPS (California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools)
Marketing – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
2016
Advanced Education – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Marketing Innovations – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Job Placement – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Wella’s Regional Instructor of the Year – Winner
Matt Hom, Educator
2015
Best Continental Academy – North America Region
Awarded by Intercoiffure Mondial
Wella’s Regional Instructor of the Year – Winner
Bryden Mugleston, Educator
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – Silver Winner
Elizaveta Solovyeva, Student
ABS Wella Student Competition (Sebastian category) – Gold Winner
Samantha Peters, Student
ABS Wella Student Competition (Wella category) – Silver Winner
Elizaveta Solovyeva, Student
Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards – Gold Winner
Samantha Peters, student
Beauty Changes Lives Leadership – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Community Involvement – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Marketing Innovations – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
2014
Job Placement – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Facilities – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Excellence in Education
Awarded by Massage Envy Spa
TrendVision Awards (Professional category) – Silver Winner
Todd DaSilva, Educator
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – Silver Winner
Haley Marshal, Student
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – Bronze Winner
Autum Macias, Student
“Women Who Move the City” by San Diego Magazine – Finalist
Lynelle Lynch, Bellus President
2013
ABS Student Competition – Gold Winner
Ashley Thom, Student
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – Bronze Winner
Courtney Michaelis, Student
TrendVision Awards (Professional category) – Finalist
Carrera Bailey, Academy Director and Color Director
Beauty Changes Lives Leadership – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Technology – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
AACS Director of the Year
Lynelle Lynch, Bellus President
One Concept – Humanitarian of the Year
Lynelle Lynch, President
2012
Top Academy in the World – Finalist; Nominated by P&G
Intercoiffure Mondial Awards
TrendVision Awards (Professional category) – Gold Winner
Matt Hom, Cosmetology Manager
TrendVision Awards (Professional category) – Bronze Winner
Carrera Bailey, Academy & Color Director
P&G Mentor of the Year
Diego Raviglione, Artistic Director
Technology – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Beauty Changes Lives Leadership – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Community Involvement – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Advanced Education – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
RAW Competition Winner
Diego Raviglione, Artistic Director
2011
Named one of the “Top 3 Academies in the World”
Awarded by Intercoiffure Mondial
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – First Place
Job Placement – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Marketing Innovations – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Facilities – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Beauty Changes Lives Leadership – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Technology – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
2008-2010
Best School in The Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon (2008 & 2009)
AACS Director of the Year
Lynelle Lynch, Bellus President
Sassoon Academy Connection Cut and Color Contest – First Place
(2009 & 2010)
Beauty Changes Lives Leadership – Top Honor in the Nation
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Technology – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Facilities – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Advanced Education – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
Community Involvement – Honoree
Awarded by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education program
TrendVision Awards (Student category) – First Place
