In 2002, the Aurie J. Gosnell Award was established to proclaim NIC’s appreciation for Aurie’s distinguished and unequaled service to NIC and the Cosmetology Industry. Aurie was the first recipient of the Award.

The Proclamation states that “the award will be awarded to future professionals who have given outstanding service to the Cosmetology Industry at the unanimous discretion of the NIC Executive Board.”

Aurie J. Gosnell NIC Proclamation

Aurie J. Gosnell has given outstanding and loyal service to NIC.

Aurie J. Gosnell led NIC to establish National Cosmetology Standards by the development and implementation of the NIC National Written and Practical Examinations.

Aurie J. Gosnell was the first and has been the only NIC Coordinator of Testing.

NIC declares that Aurie J. Gosnell shall now and forever carry the title of NIC Coordinator of Testing Emeritus and that no other individual shall ever hold the title.

As Coordinator of Testing Emeritus, Aurie J. Gosnell will now and forever be a member of the NIC National Examination Committee and vote as a quorum member.

In appreciation for Aurie J. Gosnell’s distinguished and unequaled service to NIC and the Cosmetology Industry, by a unanimous decision of the Executive Board, awards Aurie J. Gosnell the first Aurie J. Gosnell award.

Let it be known that the Aurie J. Gosnell award will be awarded to future professionals who have given outstanding service to the Cosmetology Industry at the unanimous discretion of the executive Board.

So proclaimed, in the home state of Aurie J. Gosnell, the great state of South Carolina, on October 7, 2002.