The AHIA (Business) provide the Australian and NZ Hair Industry a much needed and often requested benchmark of excellence in business on a state by state basis. With categories including the Australian Salon Business of the Year, NZ Salon Business of the Year, Best Customer Care and Best Salon Design, these awards culminate in a gala event in October in QLD. The awards were launched due to industry demand and are judged by an independent panel of judges, media, PR and business specialists.