Leading global beauty brand L’Oréal Paris USA is calling on communities nationwide to nominate women driving change for the 2026 Women of Worth class. Nominations are now open through March 8. 

Ten honorees will each receive a $25,000 grant, career-building mentorship, and a platform to amplify their mission and scale their impact.

L’Oréal Paris USA President Laura Branik, said, 

“At L’Oréal Paris, celebrating women’s worth has always been at the heart of who we are. We created Women of Worth to do more than honor these leaders – we provide funding, visibility, and a national platform to help grow their impact. When women have that kind of support, entire communities move forward. Recognizing a woman’s worth unlocks her power to transform the world around her.”

In partnership with Points of Light, L’Oréal Paris will honor women whose work addresses some of today’s pressing social challenges. 

Past honorees have influenced policy, expanded their impact nationally, and built movements that outlast headlines. 

Each year’s honorees join an active network of over 200 alumnae who continue supporting and elevating one another long after the recognition ceremony ends. 

One alumna also receives the Karen T. Fondu Impact Award, a $10,000 grant honoring sustained excellence and expanded influence after their Women of Worth recognition. 

This year, we are proud to announce that the award has been presented to Maimah Karmo of Tigerlily Foundation. A breast cancer survivor, Karmo founded the Tigerlily Foundation to address disparities in women’s health, with a focus on young and BIPOC women affected by breast cancer. 

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