The 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards embodied CEW’s mission to motivate, elevate, and advance female leaders shaping the beauty industry today.
Presented in partnership with Dotdash Meredith, the Achiever Awards recognize seven of the most accomplished senior-level female executives. In addition to the Catalyst for Change Award, which recognizes one woman for advancing the beauty industry through a social movement, the Female Founder Awards recognize five women who are pushing Indie Beauty to its limits.
It featured sponsors such as Amazon Premium Beauty, Harris Williams, Unilever, P&G Beauty, 24 Seven, RéVive Skincare, Charlotte Tilbury, Olaplex, L’Oréal USA, Dyson, Shiseido Americas, Tarte, IPSY, Dior, L’Oréal Consumer Products, Ulta Beauty, Parlux LTD, Kargo, Rare Beauty, Ilia, Too Faced, Marina Maher Communications, Kendo, NIQ, and HSN.The event is sponsored by Beauty Inc, Fairchild Media Group, Moss, Kaplow Communications, and Suite K.
This year’s honorees included:
2023 Achiever Award Honorees:
Nikki Eslami, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Bellami Hair and Founder & CEO, New Theory Ventures
Christina Fair, President of L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division, N.A., L’Oréal USA
Alison Hahn, SVP, Merchandising, Makeup and Fragrance, Sephora
Taydra Mitchell Jackson, Chief Marketing Officer, SheaMoisture (Unilever)
Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty; President, Keys Soulcare
Hilla Ram, SVP, Global Hair Care Brands & Global Beauty Analytics & Insights Leader, P&G Beauty
Gregg Renfrew, Founder, Beautycounter
2023 Catalyst For Change Award Honoree:
Nancy Mahon, SVP, Global Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability, The Estée Lauder Companies
2023 Female Founder Honorees
Alicia Grande, CEO & Founder, Grande Cosmetics
Nyakio Grieco, Co-Founder & Chief Beauty Officer, Thirteen Lune; Founder, Relevant: Your Skin Seen
Brook Harvey-Taylor, Founder & CEO, Pacifica Beauty
Anisa Telwar Kaicker, Founder & CEO, Anisa International
Tracee Ellis Ross, Founder & CEO, PATTERN Beauty
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) is a global organization that represents more than 10,000 members in the beauty industry, including professionals in cosmetics, fragrance, hair care, skincare, and wellness. Every year, CEW holds its Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony, where it recognizes outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the beauty industry. This annual event is a celebration of women’s achievements and their impact on the industry.
The Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony was first established in 1975, and since then, it has become one of the most prestigious events in the beauty industry. The awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the industry, whether through their work as entrepreneurs, executives, or innovators. The awards are presented in several categories, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Founder’s Award, the Corporate Empowerment for Women Award, and the Innovator Award.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor presented at the Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony. It recognizes women who have made a significant impact on the beauty industry over their lifetime. The Founder’s Award recognizes women who have founded or co-founded companies in the beauty industry and have made significant contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole. The Corporate Empowerment for Women Award recognizes companies that have demonstrated a commitment to empowering women in their workforce, and the Innovator Award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the industry through innovation.
The Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony is not only a celebration of women’s achievements but also an opportunity to connect with other professionals in the beauty industry. Attendees include top executives from the beauty industry, as well as entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers. The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking and learning from other women in the industry.
In addition to the awards ceremony, CEW also hosts a series of panels and discussions on various topics related to the beauty industry. These panels feature industry experts and thought leaders who share their insights and experiences on topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and diversity and inclusion. These discussions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees and help to advance the industry as a whole.
The Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony is an essential event for the beauty industry, as it celebrates the achievements of women and promotes diversity and inclusion in the industry. By recognizing outstanding women in the industry, CEW is helping to inspire the next generation of female leaders and innovators in the beauty industry.
In conclusion, the Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony hosted by Cosmetic Executive Women is a celebration of women’s achievements in the beauty industry. The awards recognize outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the industry and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking and learning from other women in the industry, and the discussions and panels help to advance the industry as a whole. The Women’s Leadership Awards ceremony is an essential event for the beauty industry and is helping to inspire the next generation of female leaders and innovators in the industry.
The 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards embodied CEW’s mission to motivate, elevate, and advance female leaders shaping the beauty industry today.