Impact Awards: Beauty New York
Headlining the Beauty New York Launch Party was the Impact Awards. These awards honor the brands, individuals, and initiatives driving positive change in the ever-evolving beauty industry through their dedication to innovation, inclusivity, sustainability, and community impact.
CFMM Chair Receives Award
Stephan Kanlian was the recipient of the award for Impact in Shaping Future Leaders. Kanlian built FIT’s acclaimed "Beauty MBA," bridging academia and industry to shape the next generation of beauty leaders worldwide.
Other Honorees
- Impact in Beauty Retail: Macy’s
A New York City icon for over a century, Macy’s has shaped how Americans experience beauty while championing inclusivity and reimagining the in-store experience for new generations. - Impact in Beauty Journalism: Jenny B. Fine
Executive Editor of WWD Beauty Inc, Jenny B. Fine is honored for her career chronicling beauty with unmatched depth and authority, elevating beauty beyond business through powerful storytelling. - Impact in Sustainability Leadership: Unilever
Acknowledged for its "Positive Beauty" strategy, circular packaging goals, and science-led innovation driving the industry toward a more sustainable future. - Impact in Building Beauty with Purpose: MAKEUSA / Nimrod Basri
Celebrated for transforming lives through manufacturing, providing opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals, and creating pathways for continued growth and community impact.