Luncheon Breaks Fundraising Record, Raising Over $750,000 to Benefit

Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Advocacy

Honorees Share Insights on Maintaining Work/Life Balance

The National Mother’s Day Committee honored Michelle Gass, Rebecca Minkoff, Gina Raimondo, and Jill Scalamandre at the 41st Annual Outstanding Mother Awards, held at the Pierre Hotel.  The four exceptional women were recognized for mastering a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. The event raised its highest amount to date, more than $750,000, with proceeds benefiting Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Advocacy. The awards were presented by Mistress of Ceremonies and Executive Producer of The Bold Type and author of Love Rules, Joanna Coles.

During the event, the 2019 honorees shared insights on how they maintain the optimal work/life balance, and what has helped them to achieve their success:

Michelle Gass, Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s

“Balance is about intention not perfection. Balance means something different to everyone, and only you know when things are in balance for you. Don’t let others define that for you.”

Rebecca Minkoff, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Rebecca Minkoff

“I always make sure to walk my kid(s) to school every morning, or if I need to travel for work, I will limit my time away to five days, otherwise I will bring my kids with me. This allows me to feel that ‘even’ sense between work and spending quality time with my kids. It’s the give-and-takes that are unique to each woman that she must explore for herself.”

Gina Raimondo, Governor of Rhode Island

“Making time for family is essential. Every Sunday, I go to church with my family in the morning, and in the evening, we have a nice, home-cooked meal together. I also try to make time for exercise, whether it’s going to yoga with my husband, going for a family hike in one of Rhode Island’s beautiful state parks, or taking the dog for a walk. A little chocolate here and there helps too.”

Jill Scalamandre, President, bareMinerals

“For me, balance is about being fully present in the moment. I try to give 100% of myself to the person I am with or the task at hand. I try not to fret about the past or what I have to do next.”

Proceeds of the Luncheon Benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Advocacy

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 date to deserving family-related charities nationwide.

Proceeds of the 2019 awards luncheon will be allocated to benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Advocacy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making lasting positive change in the lives of children living in poverty in the United States.

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 non-profit, all volunteer, non-commercial, organization through its Committees, donates funds raised with presentations of its Annual Awards to meaningful family related philanthropies dealing with issues affecting mothers, fathers and family. Past honorees have included Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Meryl Streep, Katie Couric, Caroline Kennedy and Vera Wang.

For more information, please visit http://www.mothersdaycouncil.org

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The National Mother’s Day Committee will celebrate these women for their unwavering passion and commitment to their families and dedication to their careers and philanthropy. Proceeds from the annual luncheon will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, a non-profit organization that works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children in this country.

“This year, we are honored to bring together five women who have used their platforms to empower others and serve as a real inspiration for working women everywhere,” said Laurie Dowley, Chairman of the National Mother’s Day Committee. “Recognizing and supporting women with children has been our organization’s mission since 1979, and we are thrilled to continue in that legacy by honoring such a powerful group of selfless, devoted and accomplished moms.”

Joanna Coles, Executive Producer of The Bold Type and Author of “Love Rules”, and a 2015 Outstanding Mother Award Honoree, will emcee and present this year’s Outstanding Mother Awards to:

* Michelle Gass, Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s

* Rebecca Minkoff, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Rebecca Minkoff

Jill Scalamandre, President, bareMinerals

* Gina M. Raimondo, Governor of Rhode Island

*Jill Scalamandre, President, bareMinerals 

Jennifer Garner, Actor and Save the Children Trustee, will be presented with the Champion for Children Award to honor her support of Save the Children and her ongoing commitment to the organization’s mission.

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 nearly $30 million to date to deserving family-related charities nationwide.

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 Danielle Poggi at 212-994-4660 or dpoggi@bcg-pr.com.

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 non-profit, all volunteer, non-commercial, organization through its Committees, donates funds raised with presentations of its Annual Awards to meaningful family related philanthropies dealing with issues affecting mothers, fathers and family. 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.

Nearly 1 in 5 children in the United States lives in poverty. Save the Children works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children in this country by ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed in school and life. With a grassroots network of more than 250,000 people across all 50 states, Save the Children also acts as a voice for kids by advocating for increased access to high-quality early childhood education at the federal, state and local levels. Early learning programs that begin during pregnancy and continue until the child reaches kindergarten are key to ensuring that children enter school ready for success. For more information visit www.savethechildren.org/usa.

For ticket and sponsorship information visit www.mothersdaycouncil.org or call 212-549-6421.

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Today’s beauty consumers are more knowledgeable than ever and they expect full transparency from the brands they trust. On November 1, CEW members met at the Harmonie Club in NYC to hear from natural beauty pioneers about how they are responding to the growing need for products that are clean, vegan and organic.

Larissa Jensen of The NPD Group will open the forum with expert analysis and clarification on how the Natural category has come to be defined. Jenny Fine of WWD will then moderate a discussion with Lev Glazman of Fresh, Tata Harper of Tata Harper Skincare, Annie Jackson of Credo Beauty and Jill Scalamandre of Shiseido, as they discuss the rise of the natural beauty movement and what consumers are ultimately looking for in natural beauty products.

“We’ve seen explosive growth in the natural beauty category,” said Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW. “Our members can learn so much from these natural beauty experts, especially how to satisfy the growing demand for natural ingredients.”

Jensen is an expert in the prestige skincare, makeup and fragrance categories. She travels globally to lend her knowledge of the U.S. market to the beauty industry, which includes the evaluation of new business opportunities for top beauty manufacturers around the world.

Glazman is passionate about natural ingredients, which have always been the foundation of fresh. As Brand Director, President and Head of Research & Development, he is constantly curating new trends in the world of health and wellness and bringing these advancements to beauty.

What started as an exploration of skincare ingredients turned into a personal mission to create a 100% natural, results-driven skincare line called Tata Harper Skincare. Seven years, 43 SKUs and 200+ employees later, Tata continues to innovate and disrupt the industry with game-changing luxury skincare solutions.

Jackson has more than 20 years of experience in cosmetics and a successful track record for driving successful specialty retail businesses. She was part of the founding merchant team for Sephora in the US & Japan. Before Credo, Jackson directed the Global Product Marketing and Product Development team at Benefit Cosmetics.

Scalamandre is a seasoned industry executive with experience across mass and luxury brands and an expert in multiple distribution channels from specialty store to direct-to-consumer. Currently, she is the global leader of bareMinerals, BUXOM and Shiseido Makeup.

The event is sponsored by SHAPE, Givaudan, 24 Seven Inc., Beauty Inc, Englewood Lab, MOROCCANOIL, Perfect365, Macy’s, Moblty, WWD, Fabler Studio and Kaplow Communications.

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