The Female Founder Awards were created to recognize leading beauty pathfinders who have served as industry inspiration, while successfully growing their beauty brands. The honorees of the inaugural awards were:

  • Amy Errett, CEO & Founder, Madison Reed
  • Lauren Gores Ireland and Marianna Hewitt, Co-Founders, Summer Fridays
  • Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO, Beautycounter
  • Vicky Tsai, Founder, Tatcha Inc.
  • Nancy Twine, Founder and CEO, Briogeo Hair Care

“For 65 years, CEW has helped women in beauty achieve, advance and inspire. This new award program continues that mission,” says CEW President, Carlotta Jacobson. “We are honored to recognize these six visionary women for their business accomplishments and industry disruption.”

Want to nominate a future Female Founder? Contact Nicole Cardillo.

Honorees

Amy Errett
Amy Errett
CEO & Founder
Madison Reed
Lauren Gores Ireland
Lauren Gores Ireland
Co-Founder
Summer Fridays
Marianna Hewitt
Marianna Hewitt
Co-Founder
Summer Fridays
Gregg Renfrew
Founder
Beautycounter
Vicky Tsai
Vicky Tsai
Founder
TATCHA Inc

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