Cosmetic Executive Women Celebrates 65 Years of Beauty Industry Leadership

CEW continues its mission to expand industry knowledge and develop professional careers

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Jan 30, 2019, 08:02 ET

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), the leading organization for beauty industry professionals, is celebrating its 65^th anniversary. Founded in 1954, CEW has become the preeminent beauty organization for professionals at every stage of their careers and from every facet of the industry. The organization is committed to propelling the beauty industry forward by creating a forum for collaboration, idea exchange and growth for its members.

"CEW was founded to help women in the beauty industry achieve, advance and inspire," says CEW President, Carlotta Jacobson. "We have grown into the leading professional organization for our industry with more than 10,000 members worldwide and we remain committed to our mission of fueling the potential of all of our members. We do that by providing unparalleled programming, access to influencers and by recognizing achievement to encourage and inspire the next generation of leaders."

Programs to Inspire and Honor
CEW's year-round calendar of speakers, webinars and networking events feature industry experts that share thought-leadership and inspiration. Its annual State of the Beauty Industry Report is widely anticipated by members for its actionable insights on the evolution of the beauty industry. While the Connected Consumer conference explores the evolution of the digital consumer journey.

Recognizing and encouraging achievement are also part of CEW's mission and include the Achiever Awards, launched in 1975 to honor outstanding female leaders in the beauty industry and the Top Talent Awards were added in 2014 to recognize up-and-coming executives at mid-career. Both are designed to serve as inspiration for future leaders and support the advancement of women in the industry.

Outside the beauty industry, CEW is best known for its prestigious Beauty Awards program, which provides beauty consumers with a look at both the best of the beauty and wellness industry and a "seal of approval" on the most innovative new products each year. Now in its 25^th year, the CEW Beauty Awards are still the only awards chosen by beauty industry insiders – the people who know beauty best.

A Brief History
CEW began as a social organization for women working in beauty careers. In 1975, CEW re-launched as a non-profit dedicated to promoting the contributions of women in the cosmetics industry. That mission expanded over time to include education, philanthropy and industry development.

CEW established a philanthropic arm, the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation, in 1993 to help women better their lives. In 2001, the Foundation launched Cancer and Careers, a groundbreaking program dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplaces by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.

About CEW
CEW is an international organization of more than 10,000 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 https://www.cew.org/.

SOURCE Cosmetic Executive Women