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OCT 25 2026
JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER
AKRON, OHIO
10 AWARD CATEGORIES
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION $40
VIP $100
OCT 25 2026
JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER
AKRON, OHIO
10 AWARD CATEGORIES
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION $40
VIP $100
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Tickets
Secure Your Seat
Two ticket tiers available. Limited VIP packages — only 5 remaining. General Admission doors open at 7PM.
General Admission
General
$40
- Access to venue at 7PM
- Standard seating included
- Full awards show experience
VIP — 5 Available
Limited Availability
VIP
$100
- Early access to venue at 6PM
- Exclusive VIP section within the venue
- Special mentions by show host
- Complimentary General Admission for your section (5 guests per section)
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Run of Show
The Night Unfolds
October 25, 2026 · John S. Knight Center · Akron, Ohio
6:00 PM
VIP Arrival VIP
7:00 PM
Doors Open to Public
7:00–8:00 PM
Red Carpet Live
8:00–8:30 PM
Seating + Opening Video
8:30–8:40 PM
Host Welcome + Intro
8:45 PM
Barber of the Year
8:55 PM
Rookie Barber of the Year
9:05 PM
Loctician of the Year
9:15 PM
Braider of the Year
9:25 PM
Hairstylist of the Year
9:35 PM
Colorist of the Year
9:45 PM
Nail Tech of the Year
9:55 PM
Best Creative Haircut
10:05 PM
SMP Artist of the Year
10:15 PM
Lifetime Achievement Finale
10:45 PM
Closing Remarks
11:00 PM
Clean Up
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Award Categories
10 Nominee Categories
Winners determined by public vote. Cast your vote once per category per day.
01Barber of the Year
02Rookie Barber of the Year
03Loctician of the Year
04Braider of the Year
05Hairstylist of the Year
06Colorist of the Year
07Nail Tech of the Year
08Best Creative Haircut
09SMP Artist of the Year
10Lifetime Achievement
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Venue
John S. Knight Center
77 E Mill St
Akron, Ohio 44308
Akron, Ohio 44308
Date
October 25, 2026
VIP Entry
6:00 PM
Doors Open
7:00 PM
Show Starts
8:00 PM