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Celebrating the innovators & legends in Black beauty across fashion and media
Excellence. Culture. Community.
BBR Excellence Luncheon
presented by ulta beauty
2026
The BBR x NYFW Excellence Luncheon presented by Ulta Beauty was a celebration of brilliance, legacy and the people who continue to move our industry forward. We brought together visionary beauty professionals, inspiring models, respected industry leaders, influential creators and dedicated allies to honor their impact and uplift their contributions across fashion, media and beauty.
From iconic trailblazers to rising voices, the room overflowed with wisdom, passion and love. The heartfelt speeches left very few dry eyes. The flowers, the gratitude, the beauty of community, all of it a deep expression of appreciation for those shaping the future of Black beauty excellence.
2026 BBR Excellence Honorees
nia long
icon award
alton mason
fashion visionary award
melinda berry
creator award
mali boykin
pioneer award
jawara wauchope
aj crimson trailblazer award
shunika terry‑jennings
department head award
the lipstick lesbians
inclusion impact award
brand moments
beauty illustrations
sensory scent experience
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