Celebrity Hair Colorist, Beth Minardi, has dedicated her career to the elevation of salon coloring to an art form. As an internationally acclaimed salon colorist, educator and product consultant, Beth is recognized as one of the world's leading experts in all phases of coloring.

Prior to entering the professional salon industry, Beth studied painting and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She began her career at Clairol where she was instrumental in the development and launch of Logics Color Cremes and where she became Director of Education.

In 1986 Beth and husband, Carmine, opened Minardi Salon, which rapidly gained a reputation for excellence in both hair color and hair design. Color at Minardi Salon came to the attention of numerous film directors, who began sending stars in need of corrective or creative hair color to Beth and her talented staff. Minardi Salon continues to be one of New York City's leading destinations for coiffure-conscious clients who expect nothing but the finest level of service.

In addition to maintaining an impressive roster of color clients, Beth serves as a Contrbuting Editor to periodicals including: Modern Salon, Process and Behindthechair.com. She is the co-creator and featured educator for the Minardi Smart Luxury Color Care Collection.

The Lifetime Achievement Award, NAHA's top honor, recognizes outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry and is limited to licensed salon professionals.

Past winners represent the preeminent innovators from the industry including: Vivienne Mackinder (2009), Martin Parsons (2008), Yosh Toya (2007), Michael Gordon (2006), Sam Brocato (2005), Horst Rechelbacher (2004), Robert Lobetta (2003), Irvine Rusk (2002), Renato Brunas (2001), Leland Hirsch (2000), Noel DeCaprio (1998), John Jay (1997), Olive Benson (1996), Geri Cusenza (1995), Arnold Miller (1994), Leo Passage (1993), Vidal Sassoon (1992) and Paul Mitchell (1991).

Frederic Holzberger is the founder, CEO and president of the Aveda Fredric's Institutes in Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. While working as a full-time electrician, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, with a major in Marketing, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. With a $500 business loan, Frederic began his journey into the beauty industry and grew Fredric's Corporation to include a single line distribution center, 10 Aveda Lifestyle Stores and in 1999, along with his wife Julie, also a graduate of Miami University, opened the first Aveda Fredric's Institute (AFI) located in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering courses that enable students to become licensed in Cosmetology, Esthiology and Manicuring. This venture completed an eco-system supporting relationships with salons and spas and created the opportunity to 'develop the future leaders in the world of beauty and wellness.' Frederic believes that cosmetology is not just about cutting hair, it is about caring for people and the environment. It allows individuals to explore their creativity through a remarkable range of careers while earning a great living.

Frederic is also the founder of Project Daymaker, a "salon-on-wheels" founded in 1995, which travels (currently within the Cincinnati area only) to social service organizations and shelters and through the help of licensed cosmetologist volunteers strives to restore self-esteem to less fortunate men, women and children, one haircut at a time. The vision behind Project Daymaker was inspired by Sister Bonnie Steinlege, who cut the hair of homeless people. Frederic donated supplies to her cause and took her mission on the road. In the past 14 years, over 800 licensed professional volunteers have donated hair and beauty services for those in need, enabling Project Daymaker to touch over 10,000 people."

In 2002, Frederic partnered with Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity to build one of the first Habitat Homes in Hyde Park, an upscale Cincinnati suburb. A philanthropist at heart, Frederic and his family have established the Holzberger Family Humanitarian Foundation which every year awards financial assistance to many worthy organizations very close to their heart. This year's recipients included Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, Dress For Success, Miami University Oxford Social Entrepreneur Program and many local community organizations.

The Hall of Leaders recognizes outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry.

Past inductees into the Hall of Leaders include: Geno Stampora (2009), Jack Storey (2008), Jim Markham (2007), Carmen DePasquale (2006), Bruno Mascolo (2005), Winn Claybaugh (2004), Ann Mincey (2003), Lee Rizzuto (2002), John Paul DeJoria (2001), Robert J. Peel, Sr. (2000), Robert Oppenheim (1998), Jheri Redding (1997), Sam Lapin (1996) and Paula Kent Meehan (1995).