Perth Voice Interactive

Local business owner wins WA Young Business Woman of the Year Award

A local skincare and beauty expert has been selected as the WA winner of the 2015 Telstra Business Women of the Year Awards, in the Young Business Woman category. Kim Tran – owner of award winning skin and beauty clinic La Belle Peau, is thrilled with her win and can’t wait to represent WA at the national finals in Melbourne next month.

A high achiever from a young age, Kim has won many awards during her career. At 18 she was the youngest person to graduate as Student of the Year from Dermal Science at the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science through Curtin University. At 19 Kim opened the doors to La Belle Peau and a year later she won Therapist of the Year, a national recognition by Ultraceuticals skincare. At 22 she brought home two prizes – Advanced Therapist of the Year and Salon of the Year.

Looking at Kim’s beautiful skin, no one could ever imagine she once suffered from severe acne and scarring. Through extensive research and experience, she learned what works to give real solutions to common skin problems like acne.

Kim credits a large part of her success to her close knit family. Arriving in Perth from Vietnam with her parents when she was a young girl, Kim was allowed to follow her dreams, rather than being pushed into a career in medicine, as is often the case in her culture.

“I am grateful to have grown up in Australia where everyone has choices and the opportunity to pursue their dreams. I love what I do because I know each day I am helping others build their self-esteem and confidence.  I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far and look forward to using this award to reach out and empower more people,” said Kim.

Kim’s achievements have inspired her to give back to the community. She is a patron of Hands for Hope – a non profit charity that provides some of Vietnam’s most disadvantaged children with educational scholarships and corrective surgery for physical disabilities. Kim also volunteers her time to educate children on skin health.

“Teenage acne is my passion. No child should go through puberty without basic knowledge of acne management and knowing where to seek help.”

Now in its 21st year, the Telstra Business Women’s Awards are the longest running business women’s awards program in Australia. The awards champion women from diverse industries, who are passionate, courageous and ready to challenge the status quo.

Judges look for women who have delivered real business impact; tackled obstacles with determination and creativity; consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership; displayed sound financial management and mentored others striving for success. Out of the 3000 entrants, only one finalist from each category is chosen, culminating in a glittering gala dinner on 18 November, where the national winners will be announced.

La Belle Peau
478 Fitzgerald St North Perth
(cnr Burt St)
Phone 6361 1500
info@labellepoeau.com.au
http://www.labellepeau.com.au