Snapshots from the 34th annual gala held Nov. 3 in New Jersey.
Full House
More than 600 people attend the 34th Annual Gala of the Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC), which honored Elizabeth Arden executive Tamara Steele. (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Strong as Steele
Steele, who is senior vice president, US prestige beauty group, addresses the crowd before dinner, speaking about her first interview at Arden and her dedicated team. She thanked mentors, colleagues and shared stories about working with celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor. (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Partnership in Progress
Arden EVP creative and business development Ronald Rolleston with Steele. Rolleston praised Steele’s career and work ethic, stating that she has “many of the same qualities as our founder Elizabeth Arden.” (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Industry Leaders
IFF’s Anahita Melanik (left), Frederic Pignault and Carlos Benaim (right) with Steele. (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Giving Back
Steele and industry colleagues enjoy the gala, which also helps raise funds for a charity chosen by the honoree. Steele selected Pencil (www.pencil.org), a group that works at the intersection of school needs and business expertise to bring together the best ideas, talent, and resources across sectors to improve public school and student performance and enhance workforce pathways.(Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Sold Out Evening
The sold-out evening event was held Nov. 3 at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, NJ. A cocktail hour was followed by a plated dinner with more than 640 in attendance. (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
WFFC Women
Steele and WFFC president Amy Marks-McGee of Trendincite LLC (Photography by Dan D'Errico)
Leading Ladies
WFFC board members from New Jersey, Chicago and Cincinnati celebrate Steele. (Photography by Dan D'Errico)