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ENTER THE 2024 ICA NOUVEAU
NEW TALENT CONTEST

10 STYLISTS WILL WIN!

Top ten finalists will present their look on stage at Intercoiffure’s Fall Atelier, Sept. 29 – 30 2024.
Top three winners will be announced at Intercoiffure’s Fall Atelier in New York City!

The Intercoiffure Fall Atelier Nouveau Contest is a prestigious competition tailored for burgeoning talent in the hairstyling industry, specifically targeting stylists with five years of experience or less. This contest offers a unique platform for young stylists to showcase their skills, creativity, and innovation in hairdressing. Eligibility for this contest is exclusive to licensed cosmetologists who are part of a team working with Intercoiffure ‘A’ members or Class ‘A’ partners.

This initiative not only recognizes up-and-coming stylists but also integrates them into the wider community of Intercoiffure, a global organization known for setting high standards in the hairdressing industry. Participants in the Nouveau Contest are given the opportunity to demonstrate their artistic prowess and receive feedback from seasoned professionals, making this an invaluable steppingstone for those looking to cement their place in the competitive world of hairstyling.

HOW TO ENTER

Take the picture – before and after look of your model. Submit only 1 image of each. Professional photography is encouraged for your finished look. Submit 5 x 7 at 300 dpi, RGB, and jpeg format. Fill out the entry form, including photographers and models’ signed release forms.

Questions? Email Perry at nouveauteam@intercoiffure.com.

Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (midnight deadline).

CONTEST RULES

Submit a complete look of your model.
Please refrain from (1) using any salon logo; and (2) posting your photos on social media before Top Ten finalists are announced. Please understand that if you do so, you will be disqualified.
Wigs and/or hair extensions may be used.
Makeup should complement the character inspiration.
All work submitted should be the sole work of entrants.
All work is accepted in good faith. Instant disqualification will apply to any person abusing this rule.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Intercoiffure reserves the right to use the winner’s name and images for publicity purposes.
Intercoiffure is not responsible for airfare or hotel accommodations.
Top Ten finalists must be able to travel to New York or forfeit.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Must be done all in one sitting to keep your entry organized for the judges.

Submit your form, photos and creative documentation below.
DOWNLOAD CREATIVE FORMS to prepare.

Submit Your Entry - 2024 Nouveau Contest

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Stylist's Name*

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Salon Address*

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"A" Member Info

“A” Member Name (person who recommended you)

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*None of these photos are of actual hair or models, AI generated them all in less than a minute! What will your imagination create?

See past winners

ICA Nouveau Contest

President and CEO
Southern Security Federal Credit Union

Dawn Graeter, President and CEO of Southern Security Federal Credit Union is an extremely accomplished, trailblazing finance executive who has led Southern Security to triple-digit growth since she took the helm in 2011. As one of the few female bank CEOs in the Greater Memphis area, Dawn has over 35 years in the finance and banking industry and has held almost every position there is as she worked her way from teller to CEO.

Dawn’s focus on the foundational pillars of people, community, and technology have ignited record-breaking results year after year and includes specific efforts for teamwork-building, employee relations, a genuine grassroots community outreach effort, and adopting technology solutions to provide greater functionality and service to customers. These efforts have increased the Southern Security full-time workforce by 37 percent and increased the annual net income of Southern Security by 127 percent poising Southern Security for even greater growth in the future. Dawn’s successes have not gone unnoticed as she was voted one of Power Poll Memphis’ Most Power People in 2023 and named a Superwoman in Business by the Memphis Business Journal in 2012. Also, named University of Memphis Outstanding Alumna in 2019. Dawn and her team are proud that Southern Security has been named Best Credit Union by the readers of the Commercial Appeal for six years running.

Dawn works tirelessly to support professional and community organizations close to the industry and community she loves. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Confluent Strategies, which specializes in consumer credit, commercial and mortgage credit reporting, background checks, employment screenings and association management. She also serves on the board for the Tennessee Credit Union League whose mission is to promote and support the success and advancement of credit unions in the State of Tennessee. Dawn correspondingly serves on the board for Share One which serves credit unions across the country with a comprehensive core processing system named New Solutions. As a credit union service organization (CUSO), Share One designed New Solutions directly alongside credit union clients.

Recently, Dawn was asked to serve on the Le Bonheur National Leadership Council, on the Youth Program’s Inc. Captain’s Club, charitable foundation and host organization of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and the Board of Carnival Memphis, all benefiting local children and children’s charities.

Dawn previously served as chairman of the board for HopeWorks, an organization that offers jobs and support to the under-resourced and recently incarcerated working in conjunction with the Shelby County Department of Corrections Hope 2 Hire program. Her work with HopeWorks is what she is most proud of, helping train adults for vocational careers and life outside of the Department of Corrections system. Dawn has a real drive to help adults help themselves, to be able to provide for their families, and find a skill or career they are proud of every day.

Dawn has served on various nonprofit boards over the years including Leadership Millington, Millington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-South American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Team. Dawn also served at the Greenshoe Gala, benefitting Shelby Farms.

Dawn gives back to her alma matter, the University of Memphis as she is serving as an Executive in Residence for the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, on the 901 Women’s Athletic Advisory Board, has served as a member of the University of Memphis Alumni Association from 2000-2003, serving as treasurer from 2002-2003. She continued her service as the University of Memphis Alumni Association President from 2004-2005 while also being a member of the Board of Visitors for the U of M. Dawn was a participant in the U of M Women’s Leadership Council and was chairman for Homecoming Golf Classic for the Alumni Association.

Southern Security Federal Credit Union and its employees support Mid-South Employee Resource Network, Big Brothers Big Sister of the Mid-South, Youth Villages, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, YWCA, American Heart Association, Keesha Warrior Princess, Collierville Education Foundation and many other local charities through monetary donations and volunteer efforts.