Who will be next?
Join the industry’s brightest minds as we honor leadership, innovation, and legacy for a memorable night to celebrate the future of our industry.
Celebrating the Icons of Beauty & Wellness
At Beauty Changes Lives, we believe in the power of legacy. By honoring today’s leaders, we empower tomorrow’s.
2025 legacy honorees
This year, three trailblazers join the Beauty Changes Lives Legacy circle:
Reuben Carranza
Group CEO of Bansk Beauty
Honoree in Hair
Reuben Carranza
Group CEO of Bansk Beauty
Honoree in Hair
Reuben’s connection to Beauty Changes Lives runs deep, as he was a founding board member and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission. Throughout his extraordinary career, Reuben has seamlessly integrated Beauty Changes Lives into every new opportunity, fostering partnerships and advancing initiatives that empower the next generation of beauty professionals.
As the Group CEO of Bansk Beauty, Reuben oversees a portfolio of transformative beauty brands, including Amika, Eva NYC, and Ethique Beauty. Under his leadership, these brands have embraced philanthropy and industry mentorship, with Amika emerging as a major donor and partner of Beauty Changes Lives. Through his vision, Reuben has inspired these brands to champion education and opportunity for beauty professionals, further solidifying the beauty industry’s commitment to giving back.
Michael Pugliese
President & CEO, Circadia
Honoree in Wellness
Michael Pugliese
President & CEO, Circadia
Honoree in Wellness
Nguyen Family
Represented by Tam Nguyen
Honoree in Nails
Nguyen Family
Represented by Tam Nguyen
Honoree in Nails
A Legacy of inspiration
Mario Tricoci
2024 Honoree
Mario Tricoci
2024 Honoree
Carolyn Aronson
2023 Honoree
Carolyn Aronson
2023 Honoree
Jane Wurwand
2020 Honoree
Jane Wurwand
2020 Honoree
Paul Mitchell Family
2019 Honoree
Paul Mitchell Family
2019 Honoree
Horst Rechelbacher
2018 Honoree
Horst Rechelbacher
2018 Honoree
Why We Honor
The Legacy Award isn’t just recognition. It’s a promise:
- To elevate beauty & wellness as a respected, first-choice career.
- To inspire students and emerging professionals through scholarships, mentorships, and real-world role models.
- To celebrate our industry’s pioneers while creating pathways for future leaders.
Every honoree we celebrate becomes part of a story bigger than themselves — the story of how
Beauty Changes Lives.
~ Lynelle Lynch, President & Founder
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