Our Awards

At School of Barbers, our education is built on real industry standards, proven performance, and professional accountability. The recognition connected to our academy reflects the quality, consistency, and leadership behind both our training programs and the environments our students learn in.Awards are not the goal of what we do — but they do validate the standards we uphold every day.

Educator of the Year – 2025

In 2025, Damian Lai, founder and lead educator of School of Barbers, was awarded Educator of the Year in recognition of his contribution to barber education, industry development, and student outcomes. This award reflects, Excellence in barber education delivery, Commitment to real-world training standards, Leadership within the barbering industry, Consistent student development and mentorship. For students, this means learning under an educator who is actively recognised for setting and maintaining industry standards — not just teaching theory.

Education Provider of the Year – Finalist (2025)

School of Barbers was also named a Finalist for Education Provider of the Year in 2025.

This recognition highlights the academy’s:

  • Industry-led training model
  • Focus on real-world readiness
  • Structured, outcome-driven programs
  • Contribution to raising standards in barber education

Being recognised at an institutional level reinforces that our approach to barber training is aligned with what the industry values most.

AMBA Barbershop of the Year – 2025

School of Barbers operates in direct connection with Empire Barbershop, which was awarded AMBA Barbershop of the Year 2025.

This award reflects excellence in:

  • Service standards
  • Professional systems and consistency
  • Client experience
  • Industry leadership

For our students, this means training inside a real, award-winning barbershop environment, where the standards being taught are actively applied every day.School of Barbers was also named a Finalist for Education Provider of the Year in 2025.

This recognition highlights the academy’s:

  • Industry-led training model
  • Focus on real-world readiness
  • Structured, outcome-driven programs
  • Contribution to raising standards in barber education

Being recognised at an institutional level reinforces that our approach to barber training is aligned with what the industry values most.

Why Industry Recognition Matters in Barber Education

Recognition within barbering is earned through daily performance — not marketing claims.
Awards signal that the standards being taught are aligned with what leading barbershops and industry bodies actually expect.

Students at School of Barbers benefit from:

  • Education led by an award-winning educator
  • Training connected to an award-winning barbershop
  • Real-world expectations, workflows, and professionalism
  • Skills developed in environments that reflect industry reality

This ensures our training remains practical, relevant, and outcome-focused.

Commitment to Ongoing Excellence

We view recognition not as an endpoint, but as responsibility.
As the barbering industry evolves, our commitment is to continue delivering education that remains relevant, professional, and grounded in real-world standards.

Our focus remains on:

  • Industry-led barber education
  • Developing confident, job-ready barbers
  • Supporting long-term growth within the industry

Learn More About Our Programs

If you’re seeking barber education built on proven industry standards and real-world experience, School of Barbers offers a clear, structured pathway into the industry.

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