Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, GLAM4GOOD Named a Finalist in the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards
Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, GLAM4GOOD Named a Finalist in the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards
Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of GLAM4GOOD, has been named a finalist for Changemaker of the Year in the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards. GLAM4GOOD is the only nonprofit organization recognized in the category alongside groundbreaking beauty brands, honoring its pioneering work at the intersection of beauty, social impact, and sustainability.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of GLAM4GOOD has been named a finalist in the Changemaker Of The Year category of the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards, recognizing standout achievement and the people, brands, and businesses pushing the beauty industry forward.
GLAM4GOOD was built on the belief that beauty can be a powerful force for good—creating confidence, dignity, opportunity, and meaningful change for people facing difficult moments, while also creating sustainable impact by repurposing industry excess.
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“Being named a finalist for Changemaker of the Year is a deeply meaningful honor, especially because it recognizes work that has always been bigger than any one person. GLAM4GOOD was built on the belief that beauty and fashion can be powerful forces for good—creating confidence, dignity, opportunity, and meaningful change for people facing difficult moments, while also creating sustainable impact by repurposing industry excess and keeping valuable products in use and out of waste streams. It is especially inspiring to be the only nonprofit organization recognized in this category alongside such incredible, groundbreaking brands that are helping shape the future of our industry. I’m incredibly grateful to be recognized among so many visionary changemakers, and even more grateful to the GLAM4GOOD community, partners, and team who make this work possible every day. To me, the greatest recognition is knowing that we’re continuing to prove that purpose, innovation, sustainability, and beauty can come together to make a real difference,” said Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, GLAM4GOOD.
The BeautyMatter Awards recognize excellence across the entire beauty value chain, celebrating the people and businesses raising the bar and defining what’s next. Finalists are selected by an independent panel of industry experts who evaluate submissions based on relevancy, impact, and innovation.
“In a world that has become increasingly transactional, we remain committed to recognizing good work based solely on merit,” said BeautyMatter Founder and CEO Kelly Kovack. “Being named a BeautyMatter Awards finalist means the work stood out on its own in an incredibly competitive field of submissions from across the beauty industry.”
Winners of the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards will be announced live on December 7, 2026, at The Pool + The Grill in New York City, bringing together finalists and leaders from across the beauty industry for an evening celebrating the people, ideas, and businesses shaping its future.
The complete list of 2026 BeautyMatter Awards finalists can be found at https://awards.beautymatter.com/finalists-2026.
About GLAM4GOOD
GLAM4GOOD IS A LEADING NONPROFIT THAT REPURPOSES UNUSED MERCHANDISE TO ADDRESS CLOTHING AND SELF-CARE INSECURITY IN AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION BOLSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERS DIGNITY WHILE DIVERTING INDUSTRY EXCESS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.
Founded in 2016 by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD has been a pioneering force in addressing clothing and self-care insecurity and fashion sustainability across the US. The organization repurposes unused merchandise from top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to help those facing hardship—boosting self-esteem and empowering individuals while diverting industry excess to create opportunities for people in need.
As an event-driven foundation that provides life-changing experiences, free clothing & beauty giveaways, and confidence-bolstering initiatives to enhance the lives of everyday heroes and people in need, GLAM4GOOD has impacted more than 175,000 people in 35 states, delivering over $80 million in essential goods to individuals and families in need across the country.
Follow GLAM4GOOD on social media @GLAM4GOOD.
About BeautyMatter
The rules of engagement have changed, and success requires a lens that is cross-vertical and looks beyond the obvious confines of the industry. As a group of brand builders, operators, and investors, we don’t just cover the news; we understand how to provide crucial context, making information and data actionable. BeautyMatter is recognized globally as an essential resource for beauty insiders, filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view.
We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those defining the future of beauty. We believe real connection happens organically, and everything we do is aimed at creating value for our global community.
