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CEW hosted its second-annual Visionary Awards cocktail party in Santa Monica, CA, honoring eleven female beauty founders for their leadership and innovation in the industry. The event celebrated women who are redefining success and making significant impacts in beauty. CEW President Carlotta Jacobson emphasized the importance of championing women's leadership. The honorees included founders from various beauty brands, with Carly Guerra receiving the Spirit of Giving Award. CEW aims to empower women in the beauty industry through support and recognition.
Honoring Exceptional Female Entrepreneurs
, /PRNewswire/ -- CEW held the second-annual Visionary Awards cocktail party, presented by Harris Williams, to honor female leadership and celebrate advancing women in the beauty industry. This live event and cocktail party honored eleven female beauty founders who are driving innovation and impact, possess extraordinary strategic and creative vision, and demonstrate leadership and success in the beauty industry.
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The event, which took place at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, CA, featured each Visionary sharing her personal journey and advice for the next generation.
"We are deeply honored to recognize these extraordinary women," said Carlotta Jacobson, CEW President. "The 2025 Visionary Awards shine a light on the trailblazers shaping the future of beauty, leaders who are redefining success through innovation, passion, and purpose. Our industry flourishes when we champion women's leadership and celebrate the impact they're making both in business and beyond."
The 2025 Visionary Award honorees included:
2025 Visionary Award Honorees:
- Tina Chen Craig, Founder: U Beauty
- Laney Crowell, Founder & CEO: Saie
- Alisa Metzger, Co-Founder: INNBEAUTY PROJECT
- Jen Shane, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation: INNBEAUTY PROJECT
- Olamide Olowe, Founder and CEO: Topicals
- Hillary Peterson, Founder: True Botanicals
- Baylee Relf, Founder: DIME
- Cynthia Sakai, Founder & CEO: evolvetogether
- Janell Stephens, CEO: Camille Rose
Spirit of Giving Award Honoree:
- Carly Guerra, Founder & CEO: Savoir
Sponsors: Amazon Beauty, Elevation Labs, Ulta Beauty, O.Berk, Trademark Cosmetics, 24 Seven, Nordstrom, Oracle NetSuite, Fairchild Media Group, Kaplow Communications, Consultancy Media, MOSS.
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) is a global network of 8,300 members. Its mission is to empower women with the support, education, and recognition needed to grow their careers. CEW fosters an inclusive community, welcoming all who share a passion for breaking barriers. With members from every corner of the beauty industry, CEW unites professionals in marketing, sales, communications, formulation, product development, and more.
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