For the second year in a row, the Fragrance Foundation has moved its annual Awards festivities online.
The foundation revealed the finalists for its 2021 Awards on Wednesday afternoon on a public webinar hosted by actor and producer Mario Lopez. In spite of the challenges the category faced a year ago, the foundation remained optimistic that sales increases would prevail.
“As the new normal starts to take shape, there is definitely room for optimism. Our industry continues on the path to recovery. In the U.S., the fragrance market enjoyed the largest gains of any beauty category in the past year,” said Jerry Vittoria, chairman of the Fragrance Foundation and president of fine fragrance at Firmenich, in opening remarks. Vittoria added that he expects sales increases to extend through Mother’s and Father’s Days.
The foundation has also kept up with the times, saying its 2020 pivots are here to stay. “Our missions remain steadfast. In 2020, we refocused our objectives. We are laser-focused on diversity, equity and inclusion as our number-one priority, and number two, nurturing talent is key to all we do,” said Linda Levy, president of the Fragrance Foundation, in her opening remarks.
The Awards winners will be revealed via webinar on June 10. Here, see the full list of the Fragrance Foundation’s 2021 Awards Finalists:
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Consumer Choice, Women’s Prestige of the Year
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Consumer Choice, Candle & Home Collection
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Lifetime Achievement Perfumer
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