The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) Association has openednominations for its annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards. These awards honor industry contributors, product innovation, and advertising/​marketing concepts within the cosmetic and personal care industry during the past year. Both ICMAD members and non-member are encouraged to submit nominations.
 
Since 1995, ICMAD has honored hundreds of innovators from startups to well-known beauty brands with its CITY Awards to acknowledge cutting-edge products, beautiful design and brilliant marketing. Nomination forms and further details are available on ICMAD’s website. The enrollment deadline is June 15. Late enrollment is accepted June 18-22.
 
“ICMAD is proud to foster innovation and celebrate creativity in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Last year’s competition – the imagination and originality of entries – was wonderful. I’m looking forward to this year’s CITY Awards entries and the exciting entertainment we have planned,” said Pamela Busiek, president and CEO, ICMAD.
 
The 2018 CITY Awards ceremony "can't miss" event will be held July 30 at The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America. ICMAD will host a dinner with award presentation, as well as musical acts and live entertainment. Tickets for the awards ceremony will be available for purchase on ICMAD’s website in the coming months.