IMPACT AWARDS & LAUNCH PARTY

2026 Dates Coming Soon

New York City

A celebration of Beauty's Past, Present, and Future

The Impact Awards headline the Beauty New York Launch Party—an unforgettable evening where honoring excellence meets celebrating the industry's evolution. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this prestigious, invite-only gathering brings together beauty's most influential leaders, creatives, founders, and culture-shapers to mark the official debut of Beauty New York – the city’s new cultural moment for beauty.

Impact Awards: Beauty for a Better Tomorrow

We’re thrilled to share the distinguished recipients of the first-ever Beauty New York Impact Awards. These awards celebrate the companies, individuals, and initiatives making a meaningful difference in our dynamic beauty industry through their commitment to innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and community.

These exceptional honorees will be celebrated at the Beauty New York Launch Party—an exclusive gathering of beauty's most influential leaders, creatives, founders, and culture-shapers marking the official debut of Beauty New York.

The 2025 Honorees

IMPACT IN BEAUTY RETAIL

MACY'S

Macy’s, a New York City icon for over a century, 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, 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

MAKE USA / NIMROD BASRI

Celebrated for transforming lives through manufacturing, providing opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals, and creating pathways for continued growth and community impact.

IMPACT IN SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS

STEPHAN KANLIAN

Professor Stephan Kanlian built FIT’s acclaimed “Beauty MBA,” bridging academia and industry to shape the next generation of beauty leaders worldwide.