A Night of Glamour: HXNB Modelling Academy Celebrates Top Model Excellence

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The Gatsby Room at The Islander Resort shimmered with black-and-gold elegance as the 2025 Top Model Awards crowned the next generation of runway stars.

The HXNB Modelling Academy Top Model Awards unfolded in spectacular style on 21 November 2025, transforming the Gatsby Room at The Islander Resort, Surfers Paradise into a world of shimmering glamour and anticipation. Guests, judges, and industry leaders arrived in their finest black-and-gold attire, setting the tone for an evening dedicated to talent, creativity, and the future of Australian modelling. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was electric—alive with conversation, camera flashes, and the promise of extraordinary performances to come.

Throughout the opening segment, the judging panel was invited to enjoy curated entertainment, canapés, and an immersive runway showcase featuring HXNB’s most promising emerging models. With each walk, the room grew more captivated, as the finalists demonstrated confidence, technical skill, and individual flair honed through months of preparation. While the audience revelled in the spectacle, the judges quietly observed every detail, noting standout qualities and beginning the challenging task of identifying who would ultimately rise above the rest.

As the finale began, each model returned to the runway for their decisive moment—one final walk that determined the recipients of the prestigious Next Gen Model of the Year and Model of the Year titles. After careful deliberation, the panel gathered to confirm their selections before taking the stage for the official presentation. The night concluded with applause, photographs, and celebration, marking another milestone for HXNB and reinforcing its reputation for elevating exceptional young talent on the Gold Coast and beyond.