At Louisville Beauty Academy (LBA), graduation means more than earning a license. Every student walks proudly with their Certificate of Completion — a credential that carries prestige, trust, and community recognition far beyond the classroom. This certificate is more than paper; it is a badge of honor, a lifelong reminder of the “YES I CAN → I HAVE DONE IT” mindset that defines both our academy and our graduates.

A Legacy of Recognition: From Local to National
The academy’s impact, fueled by hardworking staff, dedicated instructors, and resilient students, has been validated through some of the most prestigious awards in the nation, the state, and the city of Louisville:
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 (2025) – Louisville Beauty Academy was the only Kentucky business named among America’s Top 100 Small Businesses, selected from over 12,500 applicants nationwide.
- National Small Business Association (NSBA) – Small Business Advocate of the Year Finalist (2025) – Founder Di Tran was honored in Washington, D.C. as one of just five advocates nationwide, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders shaping small business policy.
- Louisville Business First – Most Admired CEO (2024) – Front-page recognition of Di Tran as a visionary leader in Kentucky’s business community.
- Louisville Business First Rising Star – Highlighting Di Tran as one of Louisville’s most promising young leaders.
- Jewish Community of Louisville Mosaic Award (2023) – Celebrating LBA for advancing diversity, inclusion, and empowerment across immigrant and minority communities.
These honors do not belong to one person alone. They reflect the collective effort of nearly 2,000 graduates, dedicated faculty, and the broader Louisville community that trusts in LBA’s mission.
Why the Certificate of Completion Matters
Graduates often ask: “Which certificate is most important when I graduate?”
While the state license is essential to practice, the LBA Certificate of Completion carries something deeper:
- Prestige – It symbolizes the most awarded and nationally recognized beauty college in Kentucky.
- Community Trust – It represents the support of local, state, and national organizations who have celebrated LBA’s success.
- Family & Belonging – LBA is more than a school; it is a lifelong family. Students are never left behind—unless they choose to leave themselves.
To hold an LBA Certificate is to hold proof of not just a completed program, but of resilience, empowerment, and recognition at every level.
A Movement of Empowerment
Through Louisville Beauty Academy and Di Tran University, the motto “YES I CAN → I HAVE DONE IT” has become a movement of human development. Nearly 2,000 graduates have gone on to open salons, launch careers, and collectively contribute an estimated $20–50 million annually to Kentucky’s economy.
Every award, every certificate, and every graduate’s success proves that beauty education is more than skills. It is about entrepreneurship, empowerment, and economic impact.
The LBA Promise
Louisville Beauty Academy remains:
- The most affordable beauty school in Kentucky.
- The most flexible, meeting students where they are.
- The most supportive, creating a lifelong network of care.
- The most loving, because every student matters.
Our Certificate of Completion is not just paper. It is prestige, trust, and belonging — a testament to both personal achievement and the collective spirit of Louisville and Kentucky.
When our graduates hold that certificate in their hands, they hold more than their future. They hold local, state, and national recognition for who they are and what they will become.
Because here at Louisville Beauty Academy: YES I CAN. YES WE DID. YES YOU WILL.
References
Louisville Beauty Academy. (2024, October 3). Louisville Beauty Academy CEO Di Tran honored as one of Louisville Business First’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs. Louisville Beauty Academy. https://louisvillebeautyacademy.net/louisville-beauty-academy-ceo-di-tran-honored-as-one-of-business-firsts-2024-most-admired-ceos-10-03-2024 Louisville Beauty Academy
Jewish Family & Career Services. (2022). Meet Our 2022 MOSAIC Award Honorees. Jewish Family & Career Services. https://jfcslouisville.org/meet-our-2022-mosaic-award-honorees/ Jewish Family & Career Services
Louisville Beauty Academy. (2024, November 22). Di Tran, Most Admired CEO, celebrates USA and workforce development with a message of love and care. Louisville Beauty Academy. https://louisvillebeautyacademy.net/di-tran-most-admired-ceo-celebrates-usa-and-workforce-development-with-a-message-of-love-and-care/ Louisville Beauty Academy
Louis Business First. (2024, October 3). Announcing: Here are LBF’s Most Admired CEOs honorees. Louisville Business First. https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2024/10/03/announcing-here-are-lbfs-most-admired-ceos-honoree.html media.zenobuilder.com
National Small Business Association. (2025, September 4). Press | NSBA Announces Finalists for 2025 Advocate of the Year Award. NSBA. https://www.nsbaadvocate.org/post/press-nsba-announces-finalists-for-2025-advocate-of-the-year-award NSBA | Since 1937
U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (2025). Louisville Beauty Academy | CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Chamber. https://www.uschamber.com/co/profiles/louisville-beauty-academy uschamber.com












