Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) held its 2021 Beauty Creators Awards, formally the Beauty Awards, to virtually announce the best products of the year, hosted by mother-daughter duo Julia and Batsheva Haart, stars of My Unorthodox Life. Winners across 30 categories were nominated from more than 1,300 product entries representing over 600 brands. The CEW annual awards remain the only beauty awards selected by the beauty industry insiders – thousands of the most influential brand executives, chemists, marketing professionals, beauty editors and experts in related fields.
"The CEW Beauty Awards have been the industry's highest honor for 27 years, annually recognizing the most innovative products and brands, and guiding consumers around what's new and noteworthy in an ever-evolving beauty space," says Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW. "This year, we debuted some exciting elements, including a consumer vote, a new seal design and a Cheddar News series featuring select winners. Additionally, while the awards ceremony was held virtually, winners were also invited to an intimate live event, offering each a celebratory moment in the spotlight amongst peers," Jacobson added.
Sponsors included Firmenich, QVC, Beauty Inc, Financo, Cheddar News, Perfect Corp. YouCam Makeup, CVS Pharmacy, Satisfyer, NielsenIQ, Fairchild Media Group, Kaplow Communications, Elite World Group, Consultancy Media, Badger & Winters, presperse, NYSCC, The NPD Group and Ernst & Young.
About CEW: CEW is an international organization of 9,000+ individual members representing a cross section of beauty and related businesses. The composition of membership includes leading brands, indies, retailers, media and suppliers. CEW's primary purpose is to provide programs online and in person to develop careers and knowledge of the beauty industry. CEW provides opportunities to connect and gain industry knowledge through networking events, trend reports, industry newsletters, interactive workshops and industry leader talks. For more information, please visit cew.org.
CEW was the first to appreciate the power of high-touch, personal connection in the beauty industry. Its evolution has been aligned with its members' needs – from education and empowerment to access and action. And through the years, it's this unique understanding that has fueled its prestige and prominence.
CEW is an international organization of 10,500+ individual members representing a cross section of beauty and related businesses. Members represent leading brands, indies, retailers, media and suppliers. CEW's purpose is to provide programs that develop careers and knowledge of the beauty industry through industry leader talks, trend reports, newsletters and mentoring.
CEW is based in New York, with affiliate chapters located in the U.K. and in France.
More than just networking, CEW Events present members exclusive access to the beauty industry's most influential decision makers and emerging talent. Here you'll find one-of-a-kind presentations and discussions on everything from social media to marketing and trends. It's the place for meeting, learning, sharing and innovating alongside the who's who of the beauty world.