Awards
We work hard to make sure that Penrose is a great environment for learning, for personal development, and for building community, and we are very proud of the recognition that we receive for those efforts. Our recent awards include:

2017 WINNER
Modern Salon Magazine Excellence in Education Award for Top Nail Technician Program


Additional Awards and Recognitions
Modern Salon Excellence in Education Awards
- Winner 2017
Nail Technician Program - Winner 2016
Technology - Winner 2015
Marketing Innovation - Winner 2014
Technology - Winner 2012
Community Involvement - Finalist 2012
Marketing & Community Involvement - Winner 2011
Marketing & Technology - Winner 2010
School Culture
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards
- Winner 2013
Small Business of the Year - Winner 2013
Response to Adversity
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award
- Winner 2009
Small Business Category
Student Awards & Accomplishments
- 33 Beacon Award winners
- 9 Matrix ‘Spread The Love’ Contest winners & finalists, 2011 & 2012
- 8 Vidal Sassoon Salon Bob Competition finalists
- 2 Vidal Sassoon Bob Competition winners, winning lunch with Vidal Sassoon
- 5 SportsClips Scholarship winners
- 150+ National Technical Honor Society members
- Participation in Scottsdale Fashion Week
- Participation in Phoenix Fashion Week
- Hair and Makeup styling / Annual Notre Dame Preparatory School fashion shows
- Chosen to participate in editorial and runway show at Millennium Conference
- Chosen to participate in hair & makeup styling for AACS Annual Convention
- Hair and makeup styling for 20+ magazine covers and editorial spreads for azTeen Magazine
- Chosen to participate in the “Beauty Changes Lives” presentation at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix, AZ