2025 Beacon Awards Include 47 Winners from Paul Mitchell Schools

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its Beacon Class of 2025—nearly 200 students from across the United States, including 47 winners from 16 Paul Mitchell Schools.

From May 31 to June 2, the Beacon winners will gather at Premiere Orlando, where they can explore the country’s largest beauty trade show, attend the prestigious 36th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), and receive swag bags containing hundreds of dollars’ worth of products, courtesy of Beacon and NAHA sponsors.

With direct access to renowned experts, the Beacon Class of 2025 will gain the skills, insights, and relationships that will not only shape their careers but also influence the future of the beauty industry for years to come. “The opportunity to connect students with the best in the industry and provide mentorship is crucial to their success and the success of our industry,” said PBA Executive Director Leslie Perry. 

Entering the Beacon competition involves a rigorous selection process, including submission of a BEAUTISTA Portfolio, a social media portfolio, a video introduction, and a letter of recommendation. Winners were selected by a panel of esteemed industry judges, including salon owners, manufacturers, and distributors.

Thanks to a grant from the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, funded largely by the Paul Mitchell Schools’ annual FUNraising campaign, Beacon winners are eligible to apply for travel grants of up to $250 per person. The Associated Skin Care Professionals are also awarding $100 grants to five skincare students to help support their journey to Beacon. These generous grants are intended to help students cover travel expenses to Beacon so they can advance their careers without feeling financially overwhelmed.

PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS’ 2025 BEACON WINNERS

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL ATLANTA
Amia Carter

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL BOISE
Danielle Agar
Ashley-Nicolette Bowen
Cadence Stoddard
Trinidy Strong

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL CHARLESTON
Syrenity Gross

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL CHARLOTTE
Chardae Greenlee
Shelby Proctor

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL CLEVELAND
Tiara Hunt
Olivia Jeong
Makenzie Jones-Billups
Janiqua Legrone
Meriki Mazur

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL COEUR D’ALENE
Jessica KaminskiZ
Kathlina Ruona

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL COLUMBUS
Emily Binkley
Taiyana Bowman-Ross
Joseph Council
Isabella Cramblitt
Samriddhi Dhungel
Victoria Easley
Roberta Francis
Samiah Harvey
Rylee Hoang
Sherron Kenley
Aubrey Kinney
Quincy Lowery
Genesis Matos
Kirsten Reed
Lais Stilson
Mya Stokes
Reena Sunuwar
Mckayla Taylor
Isabella Williams

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL DELAWARE
Ayana Tate

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL ESANI
Ashli Norris
Taya Stock

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL HOUSTON
Jalissia Eaglin

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL ORLANDO
Tays Pabon

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL RICHLAND
Camille Bair
Jerald Lofgren

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL SCHENECTADY
Lexi Epstein

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL SPOKANE
Angelica Pohle

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL TULSA
Cody Seifert

SAN FRANCISCO INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS AND COsMETOLOGY, A PAUL MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL
FeChristina Campbell
Betsy Espinoza
Roy Morton

About The Professional Beauty Association

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is the leading membership organization uniting beauty professionals to shape the future of the industry. We keep professional beauty professional—championing policies that protect the industry, providing trusted resources, and fostering a powerful community built on connection, creativity, and growth. We serve licensed professionals, salon and spa owners, independent stylists, students, distributors, and manufacturers—providing the education, resources, and advocacy they need to succeed today and thrive tomorrow. We are the platform for excellence—home to North American Hairstyling Awards, Beacon Student Program, and Executive Summit—and the catalyst for change, strengthening businesses and supporting beauty professionals in times of crisis through the PBA Disaster Relief Fund and other charitable programs. When beauty thrives, we all do. Become a member and be part of the movement defining what’s next in beauty.

Learn more about Beacon at probeauty.org/beacon-student-program.