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At Aveda Institute Des Moines, we think our students are the best—but don’t just take our word for it. Our students have received prestigious awards in categories ranging from International 1st place in the Neill Educator Competition to People’s Choice Award at the North American Hairstyling Awards.
School of the Year
The Aveda Institute Des Moines won the AACS School of the Year Award; demonstrating excellence in culture, education, marketing, student achievement, financial acumen, and community. This award is the best cosmetology school in the entire United States.
IBA Finalist
The Aveda Institute Des Moines was a finalist for the International Beauty Industry Awards!
2021 Edwin Neill Full Potential Winner
Color: Ashlie Jackson
Cut/Style: Erin Steinhart
Makeup: Madison Pebsworth
Model: Gabbie Egenberger
Photo: Trav McAvaddy
North American Hairstyling Awards Student Hairstylist of the Year Nominee
North American Hairstyling Awards People’s Choice Winner
2018 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner
Color: Adrienne Vezina
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Trav McAvaddy
2017 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner
Color: Adrienne Vezina
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Trav McAvaddy
2015 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner
Color: Melissa Speer
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Katherine Elizabeth
2015 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner
Color: Courtney Wirtz
Cut/Style: Katelyn Johnson
Makeup: Zoe Zelinsky
Model: Kristin Henderson
2013 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner
Color: Emily Armstrong
Makeup: Donna Holder
Haircut: Meganne Holt
Model: Emily Arneson
2011 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner
Model: Erika Syverson
Makeup: Hanna Ring
Haircut: Lizzie Wilson
Hair Color: Lindsay Hoffman
2010 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner
Makeup: Kelsie Bazzocco
Haircut: Niki Peters
Hair Color: Brooke Ericson
Modern Salon
2017: Honoree, Placement
2016: Top Honoree in Nation, Next Level: Alumni Programs
2015: Honoree, Facilities
2014: Honoree, Placement
2013: Honoree, Technology
2012: Top Honoree in Nation, Marketing; Honoree, Facilities
Beacon
2017: Honorable Mentions, Lauren Caleb, Gina Moline
2016: Honorable Mentions, Makayla Duong, Natalie Cacciatore
2014: Honorable Mentions, Anna Howie, Alexa Johnson, Bree Moore
2014: Beacon Winners, Sky Bussanmas, Elizabeth Larson, Nicole Menchoff
2013: Honorable Mentions, LaTonya Bradley, Kollan Kolthoff
2010: Beacon Winner, Niki Peters
Des Moines Register
FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR RECOGNIZED SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA
In Des Moines Register’s 2018 Top 150 Places to Work
Des Moines Register
#4 SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA In Des Moines Register’s 2017 Top 150 Places to Work
Des Moines Register
#1 SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA
In Des Moines Register’s 2016 Top 150 Places to Work
