Urban Hydration presents virtual Business Partner Awards

Urban Hydration recently presented its second annual Business Partner Awards and Inspirational Leader Chat.

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell spoke at the virtual event, which was hosted for the second time by Torri Hunter.

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The global beauty conversation featured several industry innovators, saw viewers ranging from as far as Nairobi and Kenya, and also produced donations for several charities, the company said.

Recipients of the awards ranged across various retailers, including Ulta Beauty, Albertsons, CVS and Family Dollar. A full list of the winners includes:

• Urban Hydration 2021 Industry Ambassador of the Year: Ulta Beauty;
• Urban Hydration 2021 Diversity Advocate of the Year: Jonathan Mayes, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Albertsons;
• Urban Hydration 2021 Trailblazer of the Year: Krista Pascanik of the Emerson Group;
• Urban Hydration 2021 Retailer of the Year : Walgreens (skin care team and Emerson Walgreens team);
• Urban Hydration 2021 Innovators of the Year: CVS (hair care team);
• Urban Hydration 2021 Purpose Driven Partner of the Year: Family Dollar; and 
• Urban Hydration 2021 Partner of the Year - Beauty Enterprises. 

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