Victoria and Simon Hargrave, the founders of The Tanning Room, have wrapped up a hugely successful year with four significant national award wins.
At the TBE Awards 2024, hosted at Cumberwell Park in Wiltshire and sponsored by Thrings, The Tanning Room won the ‘Going for Growth’ award, sponsored by Milsted Langdon. The event featured entertainment from Bath’s Natural Theatre Company and an inspiring speech by Paralympic Judo Champion Chris Hunt Skelley MBE.
In addition to this honour, The Tanning Room team took home three awards at the BASA Awards 2024: ‘Best Small Business – Beauty’, ‘Best Entrepreneur – Beauty’, and ‘Best In Class – Women-Led Business’, celebrating their exceptional achievements in the beauty industry.
“We’re thrilled to be recognised for our growth journey,” said Simon Hargrave. “Expanding from a team of two to 30 across six stores and three counties has been an incredible journey. Winning this award feels like a validation of our resilience, especially after navigating the challenges of the pandemic.”
Victoria Hargrave expressed her pride in their achievements: “We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come over the past 11 years. At The Tanning Room, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure our customers are at the forefront of everything we do and receiving the best experience possible. Seeing our customer numbers grow year after year, expanding to new stores, and now having a fantastic team of 35 staff members, it’s rewarding to know we’re not just building a business, but also generating regional employment opportunities. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.”
The Tanning Room will be enhancing its salons with a substantial six-figure investment in innovative technology for the self-tanning industry. Additionally, the company’s award-winning self-tan product line, Beau Bronzage, continues to gain recognition.
For more details, visit beaubronzage.co.uk or tanningroom.co.uk.
