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A Decade in the Making.
For 10 years, Beauty Connect LA has been where the industry's boldest founders, sharpest operators, and category-defining brands come together. Now, we're marking that milestone the only way that makes sense, with a night built to celebrate the people and brands who've shaped the last decade of beauty, and the ones about to define the next.
Introducing the Beauty Connect LA Awards Gala.
October 29th, JW Marriott - Welcoming applications from emerging, mid-size and multinational strategic beauty, wellness and personal card brands.
This isn't just an awards show. It's the beauty industry's biggest names, in one room, one night only -celebrating the founders, who are shaping the future of beauty.
Free to apply.
Applications are now closed.
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The Categories
Our panel of esteemed judges will be announcing this year's shortlist of brands in the following categories:
Founder/Co-Founders of the Year 
Celebrating leadership, resilience, originality, and founder-led excellence.
C-Suite Leader of the Year 
Recognizing exceptional strategic leadership beyond the founder level.
Growth Brand of the Year 
For brands demonstrating exceptional, sustainable, founder-led growth.
Product Innovation Award 
Celebrating breakthorugh product development, formulation, and category disruption.
Our panel of esteemed judges will be announcing this year's shortlist of brands in the following categories:
Strategic Scaling Award 
For brands demonstrating excellence in scaling operations, distribution, or organization.
Retail Partnership of the Year 
Honoring exceptional collaboration between brand and retailer.
Creator & Cultural Impact Award 
Recognizing brands shaping culture, community, and creator‑driven influence.
Operational Excellence Award  
For brands demonstrating superior operational execution and omnichannel mastery.
Judged by Leaders who Have Built the Industry
Chelsea Riggs
CEO
Amika
Rich Gersten
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
True Beauty Ventures
Juliette Tang
President
One Size Beauty
Brook Harvey-Taylor
Founder
Pacifica Beauty
Robyn Melissa Watkins
Senior Vice President Product Development
CÉCRED
Bob Bianchini
Vice President Technology Innovation and Development
Dermalogica
Laura Shaff
President
Osea Malibu
Kate O'Reilly
Vice Presidenta and Managing Director North America
KIKO Milano
A Decade of Excellence Deserves a Night to Remember
Ten years of beauty leaders. Ten years of breakthrough founders. Ten years of building the future - together.
Previous winners finalists include:
Breakthrough Brand - Danessa Myricks Beauty
Beauty Visionary - Nécessaire
Brand Storytelling - NOYZ
Sustainability Impact - Beekman 1802
Disruptive Innovation - Apothékary
Technology Trailblazer - BIOEFFECT
Applications are now closed.
This stage only comes around once a year - and this year, it's a decade in the making.
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