Beauty Industry

The Inaugural Beauty Icon Awards Celebrate Black Beauty Culture

Presented by Bronner Bros. with Vivance and Red By Kiss, the awards honor Danessa Myricks and other leaders across multiple industries.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

Bronner Bros., the force behind the world’s largest multicultural beauty show, announces the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards, presented in partnership with Vivace and Red by Kiss.

Described as a landmark celebration for the beauty industry, the evening will gather celebrities, cultural tastemakers, and industry leaders for an unforgettable night. 

The celebration will spotlight Chaka Khan, a 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, as well as a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.

Kelly Keith, Executive Producer, said, 

“Honoring Chaka Khan with the Beauty Icon Award feels natural—her music and presence have empowered generations, while her fearless style redefined beauty on her own terms. She is the embodiment of a beauty icon. The Beauty Icon Awards is our love letter to beauty—celebrating the founders, artists, and innovators who built an industry, shaped culture, and set the standard for style and excellence.” 

Taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Bronner Center of Performing Arts (Riverside EpiCenter) in Atlanta, the Beauty Icon Awards will debut as a red-carpet celebration and cultural tribute. The event will be hosted by journalist and media personality Segun Oduolowu.

Acting as a live museum of beauty over the decades, it brings to life the artistry, style, and innovation that have defined Black beauty culture across generations. 

The Beauty Icon Awards will honor a lineup of trailblazers across beauty, style, and culture, including:

  • Danessa Myricks – Makeup Artist & Founder & CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty
  • June Ambrose – Award-winning Creative Director, Designer & Author
  • Jesseca Harris-Dupart – Beauty Mogul & Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair
  • Allen Cooley – Beauty Photographer & Commercial Director
  • Nastacia “Nas” Brady – Master Braider & Founder of Sevven Braid Studio
  • George E. Johnson – Haircare Pioneer, Founder of Afro Sheen & Ultra Sheen
  • Terence Davidson – Award-winning Celebrity Hairstylist
  • Shaina Rainford – Founder & CEO of Bask & Lather
  • Cliff Vmir – Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder of Femme Haircare

For nearly eight decades, Bronner Bros. has been a champion of diversity, artistry, and entrepreneurship—uplifting stylists, barbers, nail artists, makeup artists, and beauty brands while setting the standard for innovation and excellence in beauty. 

The launch of the Beauty Icon Awards marks a new chapter in this legacy: honoring those who have shaped, and continue to shape, beauty culture across the globe.

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