Victoria and Simon Hargrave, founders of The Tanning Room, are celebrating a highly successful year, capped with four national award wins.
At the TBE Awards 2024, held at Cumberwell Park in Wiltshire, The Tanning Room received the ‘Going for Growth’ award, with Thrings as the main sponsor and Milsted Langdon supporting the category. Entertainment was provided by Bath’s Natural Theatre Company, with a keynote speech from Paralympian Chris Hunt Skelley MBE.
In addition, The Tanning Room was recognised with three awards at the BASA Awards 2024: ‘Best Small Business – Beauty’, ‘Best Entrepreneur – Beauty’, and ‘Best In Class – Women-Led Business’, a testament to their impact within the 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 the brand’s accomplishments: “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.”
Looking forward, The Tanning Room is set to enhance its salons with a significant six-figure investment in advanced self-tanning technology. The team has also launched Beau Bronzage, an award-winning range of self-tan products.
For further details, visit beaubronzage.co.uk or tanningroom.co.uk.
