AMBA 2025 COLLECTIONS
Another initiative by mocha group that has already revolutionised the way our local visionaries engage with consumers and show off their creative and business talents.
With men’s grooming an increasing player in the global fashion industry, this event is testament to the industry’s importance and relevance in todays market.
The 2025 Finalists are indicative of the exceptional quality of the Australian and New Zealand Barber Industry and these photographic collections, written submissions and product launches represent their innovation brought to life.
ANZ Modern Barber Awards are proudly owned and supported by Mochagroup + MochaBarber Magazine
MAJOR CATEGORIES
ANZ Modern Barber of the Year
- Barber: Alberto Congiu
- Shop: By France
- Barber: Benjamin Cucanic
- Shop: Opulence Barbershop
- Barber: Clint Wallace
- Shop: Barber by Design
- Barber: Dylan Marks
- Shop: Boy Barbershop
- Barber: Jordan Donegan
- Shop: Studio X
- Barber: Kalib Monaei
- Shop: The Loft Barbershop
- Barber: Keanu Potatau
- Shop: Loles Barbershop
- Barber: Matt Clarke
- Shop: Esq. Male Grooming
- Barber: Ryan Poole
- Shop: Esq. Male Grooming
MAJOR CATEGORIES
ANZ Modern Barber Business of the Year
- Shop: Aidan's Cuts
- Shop:: Boy Barbershop
- Shop:: Empire Barbershop
- Shop:: The Studio-X
PHOTOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES
Best Mens Collection - Junior
- Barber: Aiden Butler
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Shop: Barber by Design
- Barber: Blair Martin
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Shop: Stanford Barbers
- Barber: Duncan Black
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Shop: Harrison and Co Barbers
- Barber: Hunter Leauga
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Shop: Luigi and Sons Barbershop
- Barber: Jamie Cameron
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Shop: The Concept Salon and Spa
- Barber: Jordan Tran
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Shop: The Loft Barbershop
- Barber: Kobe Saxby
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Shop: HMB Barbers
- Barber: Ray Lewis
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Shop: Common Barbershop
- Barber: Samuel Reid
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Shop: Have Heart Barbershop
- Barber: Tyler Bull
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Shop: HMB Barbers
PHOTOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES
Best Mens Collection - Freestyle
- Barber: Braden Ligertwood
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Shop: Boy Barbershop
- Barber: Brayden White
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Shop: Esq. Male Grooming
- Barber: Jordan Donegan
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Shop: Studio X
- Barber: Kalib Monaei
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Shop: The Loft Barbershop
- Barber: Kendall Layt
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Shop: Harrison & Co Barbers
- Barber: Panuka Sroykham
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Shop: Anotherman Barber & Shop
- Barber: Phelipe Kenji Mizoguti
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Shop: HMB Barbers
- Barber: Rebecca Steindl
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Shop: Barber by Design
- Barber: Ryder Williams
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Shop: HMB Barbers
- Barber: Sione Helui
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Shop: The Loft Barbershop
- Barber: Trae Tanei
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Shop: HMB Barbers
PHOTOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES
Best Mens Collection - Classic
- Barber: Christian Fritze
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Shop: 2340 Barbershop
- Barber: Clint Wallace
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Shop: Barber by Design
- Barber: Eduardo Canlas
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Shop: HMB Barbers
- Barber: Gianni Sollazzo
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Shop: Esq. Male Grooming
- Barber: Jake Hart
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Shop: Have Heart Barbershop
- Barber: Jarrod Prosper
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Shop: Broken Hearts Barbershop
- Barber: Jason Weeks
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Shop: Calibre Workshop
PHOTOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES
Best Team Collection
- Team: Boy Barbershop
- Team: Common Barbershop
- Team: Hearts & Minds
- Barber: HMB Barbers - Brisbane
- Barber: Luigi and Sons Barbershop
PHOTOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES
BTS Crew - Announced on the night
Special Recognition
will be announced at the Gala night
Hall of Fame
will be announced at the Gala night
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
International Modern Barber of the Year
- Barber: Florian Zizkovsky
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Location: Austria
- Barber: Josh Omeara-Patel
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Location: UK
- Barber: Rino Riccio
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Location: UK
- Barber: Sina Cuts
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Location: UK
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Mens Educator of the Year - Organisation
- Educator: School Of Barbers
- Educator: The Barber Academy x 4 Barbers
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Mens Educator of the Year - Individual
- Educator: Damian Lai
- Educator: Damien Clark
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Customer Care
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Business Director / Owner of the Year
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Team Member
- Shop: Ace Filippa, Boy Barbershop
- Shop: Keegan Walklin, Kings Domain Barber Shop
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Best Barbershop Design
- Shop: Common Barbershop
- Shop: The Hair Academy Australia
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Best Men's Styling Product of the Year
