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Call for Nominations: PCPC’s Madam C.J. Walker Award for Excellence in DEI

Open to individuals from all areas of the industry, the deadline for nominations is December 20.

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By: Christine Esposito

Editor-in-Chief

The Personal Care Product Council has issued a call for nominations for its Madam C.J. Walker Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).  

The Madam C.J. Walker Award for Excellence in DEI honors those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and sustained efforts to advance DEI within the industry.

2024 Award Winners

The 2024 honor was presented to entrepreneur recipient Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, and to corporate recipient Michelle Wang Goodridge, US. president of brand growth at Kenvue.

Submission Information

The award is open to individuals from all areas of the industry—from retailers and suppliers to manufacturers and partners. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply/be nominated.

According to PCPC, nominees should:

• Champion DEI programs that lead to sustained, measurable impact
• Serve as catalysts for change, advancing DEI in the industry
• Lead by example and inspire others to follow
• Raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities to improve DEI efforts

Nominations for the 2025 award are due by Dec. 20, 2024. The nomination form can be accessed here.

Winners will be announced and celebrated during PCPC Summit in February.


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