8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Student Summit
A full day of education, competition and career-building for the next generation of beauty professionals.
partnered with:
Not everything beautiful blooms in the daylight. Some gardens awaken only beneath the moon. Roots grow before flowers bloom. Flowers bloom because it’s finally their season.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
One Day. Two Experiences.
The Student Summit runs all day at the Riverside EpiCenter. The Beauty Icon Awards take the stage that evening. Same venue, same date.
5:30 PM Reception · 7:00 PM Main Event
Beauty Icon Awards
An evening honoring the icons, innovators and trailblazers shaping Black beauty culture.
The Premier Celebration of Black Beauty
What to Expect at the Beauty Icon Awards
The Beauty Icon Awards is the premier Black tie celebration of the beauty industry — an evening honoring the icons, innovators and trailblazers shaping Black beauty culture.
One night brings together celebrity honorees, brand founders, salon professionals, educators and national media for awards presentations, brand activations, and the kind of introductions that change careers.
- WhenSaturday, October 10, 2026
- WhereRiverside EpiCenter, Atlanta
- DressBlack Tie
Who will be there
Where the Beauty Industry Comes Together
- Industry Leaders
- Founders & Entrepreneurs
- Celebrity Honorees
- Beauty Professionals
- Beauty Influencers & Content Creators
- National Media
- Leading Beauty Brands
- The Next Generation of Beauty Talent
The Class of 2026
Honorees
2026 Honorees Coming Soon
Be First to KnowSaturday, October 10, 2026
Choose Your Experience
General Admission
$199
Experience the Beauty Icon Awards Black Tie Celebration.
Includes:
- Awards Celebration
- Beauty Brand Activations
- Professional Photo Opportunities
- Networking Opportunities
- Premium Beauty Swag Bag
Limited Availability
VIP Experience
$499
Elevate your evening with exclusive access and premium hospitality.
Everything in General Admission, plus:
- VIP Cocktail Reception
- Preferred Reserved Seating
- VIP Check-In
- VIP Parking
- Exclusive Gifting Suite Access
- Professional VIP Portrait Experience
- Exclusive VIP Beauty Swag Bag with full-size products
- VIP Credential
- Priority Access to Sponsor Activations
- Networking with Industry Leaders
Highly Limited Availability
The Icon Experience
$1,500
The highest level of access and hospitality, from arrival through the close of the evening.
Everything in VIP, plus:
- White Glove Concierge Arrival
- Professional Arrival Content Capture
- Premier Reserved Seating
- Reserved VIP Parking
- Backstage Access
- Priority Access to the Gifting Suite
- Curated Icon Experience Collection
- The Midnight Bloom Finale
- Exclusive Icon Experience Credential
- Elevated Networking Opportunities
Extremely Limited Availability
Students: discounted tickets are available through participating schools. Ask your instructor for your school's code, then enter it at checkout.
