The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) has put out a call for submissions for the Gerson Award for Excellence in Education, in honor of Joel Gerson’s contribution to the education of the esthetic professional. The award is for an esthetics teacher who provides excellence in esthetic education. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2012. 201-670-4100
DaySmart Software, Inc., maker of Salon Iris software, has been named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch for 2012 by the Edward Lowe Foundation, an organization that promotes entrepreneurship, economic growth and community development. 800-527-7600