Acclaimed Wide Bay – Burnett local Karen Geiszler has taken one of the big awards of the night at the Australian Beauty Industry Awards, being named ABIA Sole Operator of the Year 2023. The win was awarded on Sunday 27th August as the illustrious ABIA gala awards event was held at The Star, Sydney with almost 700 of the country’s most aesthetically clinical, creative, and entrepreneurial minds gathered for a night to remember.
Led by Founder and CEO Linda Woodhead, Mocha Group have championed the best in beauty around the country since 2012 through this trusted award platform. The ABIA’s provide a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories in beauty and make-up, with a wide variety of categories, which highlight the leaders and experts in their fields and encompass the industry’s diversity.
Karen Geiszler has been working in hair and beauty for over 30 years and operates her highly successful one-woman salon in Apple Tree Creek QLD where she delivers hairdressing, skin consultations, relaxation facials, microdermabrasion, advanced facials, peels, IPL, LED, laser skin rejuvenation, radiofrequency skin tightening, ultrasound fat cavitation, laser vascular lesion removal, Plasma Fibroblast, laser tattoo removal and EpiBlading.
She also holds the highest qualification for laser in Queensland, which is unique to the area and sets her apart. Karen is also a Clinical Educator and founder of KG Beauty & Modality Training and specialises in customised training in the comfort of your own clinic in laser and energy-based devices, Mastering the Consultation Experience, multi modality skin treatments Australia wide, Linda was thrilled to recognise Karen’s expertise;
“Karen is the perfect example of an industry leader and she will make an excellent ambassador for the awards program and her local area this year. As with all our 2023 winners she is now looked to both nationally and globally as an innovator in technique, trend and service. The regional Queensland community should be so proud of this achievement!”
I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to be named the ABIA Sole Operator of the Year, and I want to thank Mocha Publishing for creating this wonderful celebration of our beauty industry. This award is a testament to the passion, dedication, and talent that exists within our community. A special thank you goes to Sponsor Professional Beauty Solutions Matt, Lisa & the Team for their unwavering support of our industry.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank my late father, who believed in my dreams 35 years ago. He took a leap of faith and took out a bank loan to help me buy my first clinic. Though he is no longer with us, I carry his spirit and guidance in my heart. I wish he were here to witness this incredible achievement .
I am also overjoyed to celebrate my 35th year in business alongside this prestigious award. It has been an incredible journey, filled with ups and downs, but the unwavering support of my wonderful clients has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation. Thank you for trusting me with your beauty needs and for being a part of my success story.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my loving husband, Brad, and our five beautiful children, Sam, Crystal, Skye, Trent, and Mitchell. Your unwavering support, love, and understanding have been my driving force. I could not have achieved this without you by my side.
To all the finalists in my category, congratulations! Your talent and dedication have brought you to this incredible moment, and you should be immensely proud of your achievements. Keep dreaming, because dreams do come true. Together, we are shaping the future of the beauty industry and creatinga world of endless possibilities.
The evening was led by long-time MC Will Fennell as the 36 winners were announced and the entertainment for the night showcased a multi-genre performance that spanned the cool, current and contemporary popculture of now, right through to the artistic, abstract and avant-garde with an unforgettable, emotive multimedia and magical onstage moment.
