18/06/2026
A huge Team Coat shoutout is needed 💛and sadly we don’t have a photo with all of us together!
We are however, so, so proud to have such an incredible group of groomers representing The Coat - people who bring talent, passion, kindness, skill and a real love for this industry every single day.
And this month, we’re feeling extra proud, because some of our wonderful Coat Ambassadors have been nominated in the International Grooming Conference: The Liz Paul Awards 2026.
And what a list it is…
✨ Iconic Stylist of the ⁸Year - Becca Moores
✨ Welsh Stylist of the Year - Georgina Sweet
✨ Rising Star Speaker - Georgina Sweet
✨ Asian Stylist - Georgina Sweet
✨ English Stylist of the Year - Cassandra Stephens
✨ Best All Round Stylist - Cassandra Stephens
✨ Speaker of the Year - Lisa Hart
✨ Dog Show Handler of the Year - Rich Smith
✨ Jigsaw Spirit Award for Hard Work & Dedication - Alisha Wingfield
And we’re also incredibly proud to see Verity and The Coat nominated too:
✨ Judge of the Year - Verity Hardcastle
✨ Influencer of the Year - Verity Hardcastle
✨ Trade Sales Person of the Year - Verity Hardcastle
✨ Brand of the Year - The Coat
Being nominated is such a special achievement, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see so much hard work, dedication and talent being recognised.
Our ambassadors are not just brilliant groomers. They represent so much of what Team Coat stands for - creativity, education, professionalism, support and a genuine love for the craft.
If you have a moment to add your support, we know the whole team would be so grateful. (We’ll pop the voting link in our comments)
We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way 💛