Esqué in Leamington Spa was announced as Babtac Salon of the Year at the industry association's annual awards ceremony this week.

The salon was praised for its commitment to staff development as well as to constantly innovating to improve the client experience.

Katie Hill of Totality Day Spa in Tring picked up Beauty Therapist of the Year at the ceremony, while the Spa Therapist of the Year award, sponsored by Professional Beauty, went to Sarah Hodnett, who is currently relocating from a successful salon in Manchester to set up a new business in the Midlands.

There were seven awards in total presented during the Babtac and Cibtac Awards lunch event at London's Kensington Roof Gardens.

The event was hosted by make-up artist Daniel Sandler. The full list of winners of the BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards 2011:

BABTAC Specialist of the Year - Clare Marsh

CIBTAC Tutor of the Year - Sarah Stone

CIBTAC Student of the Year - Rinku Rai

Spa Therapist of the Year - Sarah Hodnett

Holistic Therapist of the Year - Lisa Mansell

Beauty Therapist of the Year - Katie Hill

Salon of the Year - Esqué