The Innovator Awards: Recognizing Women in Science & Design
The CEW Innovator Awards celebrate 30 women making significant contributions to the science of beauty. These female beauty innovators are creating groundbreaking advancements in ingredients, sustainability, packaging, technology, and formulas that elevate industry standards.
Innovator Award Honorees will be featured in an exclusive report launching November 18 and accessible to CEW members. In addition, the Innovators will be celebrated at a private cocktail party. A virtual event will take place following the report release.
Submissions are now open to nominate a beauty innovator.
Nominees of women working in the beauty industry should be either in-house, at a supplier, or independent. The individual should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following:
- Formulation & Cosmetic Chemistry
- Ingredient Innovation
- Natural & Sustainable Formulation
- Product Development & R&D
- Emerging Innovator
Timeline
- Nomination Deadline: July 23, 2026
- Winners Contacted: September 2026
- Innovator Report Published: November 18, 2026
- Cocktails and Awards Reception: November 18, 2026
If you know a woman who is redefining what’s possible in beauty science — or if that person is you — we invite you to submit a nomination, click here
Interested in supporting this event? Contact Landree Bower at LBower@cew.org.
