When Bronner Bros. throws a party, you know it’s going to be one for the books. The legendary powerhouse behind the world’s largest multicultural beauty show is stepping into a brand-new era with the launch of the Beauty Icon Awards—and trust me, this is not just another awards show. This is a full-on red-carpet celebration of the decades of Black beauty, innovation, and unapologetic excellence that shaped culture as we know it.
Mark your calendars: Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Bronner Center of Performing Arts (Riverside EpiCenter) in Atlanta. Hosted by journalist and media personality Segun Oduolowu, the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards will feel less like a ceremony and more like a live museum—bringing the artistry and stories of Black beauty culture to life for the world to see.
And leading this iconic lineup? None other than Chaka Khan—10-time GRAMMY® Award-winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, philanthropist, and living legend. Let’s be real: Chaka has been serving beauty, soul, and fearlessness for decades. From her big hair to her bold voice, she’s inspired generations to own their power and slay on their own terms. Honoring her as the very first Beauty Icon Award recipient is exactly the energy this moment deserves.
But the celebration doesn’t stop there. The awards will spotlight a roster of heavy hitters who have changed the face of beauty, including:
- Danessa Myricks – Makeup Artist & Founder of Danessa Myricks Beauty
- June Ambrose – Creative Director, Designer & Author redefining fashion and culture
- Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart – Mogul & Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair
- Allen Cooley – Celebrated Beauty Photographer & Commercial Director
- Nastacia “Nas” Brady – Master Braider & Founder of Sevven Braid Studio
- George E. Johnson – Haircare Pioneer behind Afro Sheen & Ultra Sheen
- Terence Davidson – Award-winning Celebrity Hairstylist
- Shaina Rainford – Founder & CEO of Bask & Lather
- Cliff Vmir – Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder of Femme Haircare
Executive Producer Kelly Keith summed it up perfectly: “The Beauty Icon Awards is our love letter to beauty—celebrating the founders, artists, and innovators who built an industry, shaped culture, and set the standard for style and excellence.”
For nearly 80 years, Bronner Bros. has been the heartbeat of Black beauty—uplifting stylists, barbers, makeup artists, and entrepreneurs while setting the bar for creativity and innovation. Partnering with Vivace and Red by KISS, this debut awards show is more than just glitz—it’s legacy in motion.
The Beauty Icon Awards are proof that Black beauty is not just style—it’s culture, community, and a movement that continues to evolve. And come October, Atlanta is going to be the epicenter of it all.
✨ For more info on the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards, visit www.bronnerbros.com