Beauty Connect LA Awards
Illuminating the industry's brightest stars! Our first-ever awards elevate visionary brands, disruptors, and sustainability heroes, hosting a celebration that empowers the entire beauty community.
Our Award Categories
1 / Breakthrough Brand
- Are you a beauty brand with skyrocketing growth, industry influence, and a killer vision for the future? If your brand is ready to shake-up the industry, this award's got your name on it!
2 / Beauty Visionary
- Have you revolutionized the beauty landscape with your bold vision and lasting impact? This award honors a trailblazer who has not only shaped the present but also whose foresight and strategic thinking continue to influence the future of the beauty industry.
3 / Brand Storytelling
- Does your brand captivate with a compelling and authentic narrative? This award recognizes brands that excel at crafting a genuine brand identity that resonates deeply with consumers.
4 / Sustainability Impact
- Is your brand leading the charge in environmental responsibility, from sourcing ethically produced ingredients to implementing sustainable packaging solutions?
5 / Disruptive Innovation
- Do you have a groundbreaking product, discovery, or advancement that's set to transform the beauty industry? This award is for those pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards.
6 / Technology Trailblazer
- Are you at the forefront of beauty tech, creating game-changing user experiences? This award celebrates brands that are revolutionizing beauty technology and shining a light on the industry’s future.
How to Get Involved
Your brand can be nominated by the Awards Committee, our amazing community, or you can apply directly. Our Awards Committee will review all entries and create a shortlist of the top 3 contenders per category. We’ll announce the shortlist on social media a month before the event, and the winner will be revealed live in LA!
At Beauty Connect, we are committed to maintaining a fair and transparent process for our awards. We do not influence the results at any stage of the evaluation. Voting is conducted solely by registered attendees, and all entries are reviewed independently by a panel of experts to create the shortlist, ensuring an impartial and unbiased process.
Explosive Visibility
Pre-event social media buzz, personalized features, and impactful branding put you in the beauty industry limelight.
Recognition Amplifier
We craft a custom finalist toolkit - graphics, Beauty Connect shortlist or finalist seal, and social media templates to maximize your recognition.
Year Long Beauty Connect Access
Award winners will receive 1 year of VIP access to network with top players and stay ahead of the curve at Beauty Connect exclusive events, workshops, and webinars.
Emerging Brand Spotlight
Show off your latest innovation at our Emerging Brand Spotlight and get noticed by top investors, retailers, and M&A execs. We’ll pick 6 finalists to take to the stage and present a 5 minute pitch to our full audience!
Why apply?
Main Stage Visibility
Soak up the beauty industry limelight by taking center stage to pitch. Grab attention with a curated video & share your brand story!
Guru Mentorship
Unlock strategic advice! Spotlight winners get 1+ hour of personalized mentorship from a Selection Committee member
Recognition Amplifier
Alongside our finalist announcements to our 30k strong community, we’ll craft you a custom finalist toolkit with all the graphics and social media templates you need to maximize your recognition.
Product Showcase
Get your product into the hands of renowned industry attendees at your own branded product pop-up table.
Mingle with beauty industry royalty
Exclusive first-come, first-served networking opportunities.
Closed-Door Dining with Investors & Retailers
You asked, we delivered! Ignite your growth trajectory with ‘Let’s Talk Funding: The Investor & Brand Breakfast’, then ‘Meet the Buyers: The Retail & Brand Lunch’.
1-2-1 Meetings with A-Listers
Our award-winning event app with enhanced filters and intel, lets you effortlessly schedule meetings with top attendees and partners, ensuring locked-in ROI long before you step into the venue.
The Bespoke Serum Bar
Engage directly with our formulation experts and dive into the world of bespoke beauty. Experience the magic as your unique, personalized serum is created on the spot, just for you.
Product Playground: Test & Take-Home!
Pop-Up Shop
Our product pop-up gives up-and-coming brands a golden opportunity to get real-time feedback from industry leaders, strategic partners, and peers, plus some serious exposure at the show. Don't miss out on being seen next to an array of the hottest, hand-selected brands in our display!
Gift Bags
Our much-loved Beauty Connect Gift Bag is back for 2025, now packed with even more products and a combined value of over $1000!
With over 750 attendees expected in LA this year, this is your invaluable chance to get your products into the hands of senior decision-makers from across the beauty and wellness space.