NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 45th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards will honor three influential leaders across retail, beauty and technology Thursday, May 11, 2023, at The Pierre Hotel in New York. The National Mother’s Day Committee selected these women based on their inspiring dedication to their families, careers and the communities they serve. Proceeds from the annual luncheon benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, which work to break the cycle of poverty for rural American children most vulnerable to educational and food inequities by providing early learning and wraparound supports that help them thrive as learners and in life.
“We are thrilled to gather again at our annual event, where we have the honor of celebrating these remarkable women while supporting Save the Children’s impactful work,” said Laurie Dowley, Chairman of the National Mother’s Day Committee. “This year’s honorees are leaders in every sense of the word—navigating impressive careers and supporting their families and communities with grace, compassion and determination. We look forward to recognizing their contributions as mothers, executives and role models.”
Hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Natalie Pasquarella, NBC 4 New York anchor, this year’s Outstanding Mother Awards will recognize the following women who successfully balance highly influential careers with the daily demands and rewards of motherhood, family and community:
- Monica Arnaudo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Ulta Beauty
- Tracey Travis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Elizabeth Buchanan, Chief Commercial Officer, Rokt
As part of its continued support of meaningful philanthropies dealing with issues affecting mothers, fathers and children, the National Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council, Inc. has donated more than $30 million to deserving family-related charities nationwide. For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.mothersdaycouncil.org or call 917-273-0369.
VIP/Press Reception and Photo Opportunity
A VIP press reception will precede the awards ceremony at 11:00 a.m., during which honorees will be available for select interviews and photo opportunities. For more information, please contact Sharika Tharani at 973-615-5787 or stharani@bcg-pr.com.
Ticket and Sponsorship Information
To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, please contact the Mother’s Day Council office at 917-273-0369 or visit www.mothersdaycouncil.org.
About the National Mother’s Day Committee
The National Mother’s Day Committee is an entity of the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council and exists for the sole purpose of conferring “Outstanding Mother” honors on contemporary lifestyle leaders of our society. The Council, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, all-volunteer, noncommercial organization, donates through its committees funds raised with presentations of its Annual Awards to meaningful family-related philanthropies dealing with issues affecting mothers, fathers and families. Past honorees have included Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Meryl Streep, Katie Couric, Caroline Kennedy and Vera Wang. For more information, please visit www.mothersdaycouncil.org.
About Save the Children’s U.S. Programs
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Here at home, we’re focused on ensuring kids are ready for kindergarten and reaching key reading and math milestones by the end of third grade – and are getting the nutritious meals they need to thrive as learners and in life.
