
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Three students pick up scholarships in the industry program exclusively designed for the next generation of salon and spa professionals.


Winners of the Rosy Rewards Scholarship include (clockwise): Alissah Ashline of Paul Mitchell The Sc hool Portsmouth in Hartland, BT; Taija Smith of Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, WA; and Kaitlyn Skinner of Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis in Danville, IN.
Rosy Salon Software is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Q3 Rosy Rewards scholarship program. Offered exclusively for future salon professionals, this $10,000 annual scholarship fund is designed to give cosmetology students throughout North America an opportunity to further their education by providing funds to help cover a portion of their tuition.
Quarterly Rosy Rewardsscholarships include $500 each for two runners up and a $1500 first place prize, which are paid directly to the participating school and are to be applied towards the students’ tuition.
The Rosy Rewards scholarship board has named the following winners:
First Place
Alissah Ashline of Paul Mitchell The School Portsmouth in Hartland, VT
Runners Up
Taija Smith of Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, WA
Kaitlyn Skinner of Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis in Danville, IN
“On behalf of Rosy Salon Software, I’d like to personally congratulate all of the winners of the Rosy Rewards scholarship program and wish them well in their careers,” said Jim Westmaas, COO of SalonRunnner, the parent company of Rosy Salon Software. “We’re thankful for the opportunity to be a part of their future success!”
With a new set of rules and entry guidelines, the next quarterly deadline for the Rosy Rewards scholarship is November 15, 2019. Students who are enrolled in cosmetology, barber or esthetics school within North America at the time of the deadline are eligible. Click here for more information or to enter.
About Rosy Salon Software
Founded by former salon and spa owners, Rosy Salon Software is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based scheduling and business tools with features designed for salons and spas. This service leverages the latest technology and allows users to build deeper relationships with clients while increasing their revenue and profitability. Rosy Salon Software and SalonRunner, the platform for Rosy and other partner brands, are registered trademarks of SalonRunner, LLC. Click here for more information about Rosy Salon Software.
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