23 Young Scientist Award, sponsored by Surfatech: Recognizing the best paper by a young scientist under the age of 40 (for a podium lecture at the preceding Annual Scientific Meeting), this award was presented to Lex Pelger (CV Sciences) for his paper entitled, ‘CBD, GRAS & The Largest Organ’. Green Star™ Award, sponsored by Colonial Chemical: Recognizing the formulator who has done outstanding work in green formulations during the previous 12-month period, this award was presented to Samantha Guertin (Aveda) for her Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment. Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award, sponsored by Hallstar: Recognizing the best paper (presented at the preceding SCC Annual Scientific Meeting) that made the greatest scientific contribution to knowledge in the field of protecting against or ameliorating damage to human skin caused by exposure to UV radiation, this award was presented to Juan Brito (BASF Corporation) for his paper entitled, ‘Formulating with Zinc Oxide’. Hans A. Schaeffer Award, sponsored by Lonza: Recognizing the most innovative paper (presented at the preceding SCC Annual Scientific Meeting), this award was presented to Philip Ludwig (BASF Corporation) for his paper entitled, ‘Quorum Quenching: The New Way to Keep Microbiome Under Control’. Joseph P. Ciaudelli Award, sponsored by Croda: Recognizing the best article (published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science or presented at the preceding SCC Annual Scientific Meeting) on the subject of hair care technology, this award was presented to Manuel Gamez-Garcia, PhD (Ashland Specialty Ingredients) for his paper entitled, ‘Protein and Cellular Structures Stabilizing the Shape of Curly and Textured Hair: A Finite Element Analysis’.

24 Shaw Mudge Award, sponsored by the Mudge Family: Recognizing the best paper (presented at the preceding SCC Annual Scientific Meeting), this award was presented to Anna Langerveld, PhD (Genemarkers) for her paper entitled, ‘CBD: Next Big Thing in Skincare’. Des Goddard Award: Recognizing the most innovative paper on the topic of polymer science related to cosmetics or personal care (presented at the preceding Annual Scientific Meeting or published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science), this award was presented to Hy Si Bui, PhD (L'Oréal USA) for his paper entitled, ‘Physical Chemistry of Long-Lasting Color Cosmetics. Allan and Jeanette Black Award, sponsored by Presperse: Recognizes the Best Paper on Make-Up Technology (presented at the preceding Annual Scientific Meeting or published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science), this award was presented to Stephanie L. Biagini (formerly BASF Colors & Effects) for her paper entitled, ‘Creating A Universal’. Virtual Exhibition This year, we switched things up a bit and provided attendees with access to up to 40 virtual booths. Attendees could chat directly companies, download brochures, watch videos, or visit company websites who showcased their top innovations across the Cosmetics and Personal Care industry. Attendees of this year's virtual 74th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase were also able to win big, just in time for the holidays! The more they engaged with the virtual conference platform, the more points there were able to earn!