17 virtual programs since April 2020. With the theme of EMBRACING BEAUTY, the goal was to craft events that embraced every aspect of beauty product development – as well as speak to the consumers of the final product. This was woven into the fabric of the near 2 dozen events produced that saw a record-breaking number of almost 100 individual sponsors engaging with 12,000+ participants worldwide. Virtual programs and digital delivery of content dominated the first half of 2021. Live events were safely launched, starting with a sold-out Golf Outing in July, then a hybrid, full-day program in September to re-launch NYSCC’s presence in the “live conference/educational” space setting the stage for our main event, SUPPLIERS’ DAY in NYC. Without a doubt, hosting Suppliers’ Day in November saw the theme of EMBRACING BEAUTY come to life, as colleagues could embrace beauty and each other! The Javits Convention Center safely hosted over 6,000 attendees from 30 countries over the course of 2 days. While educational programs were reduced, new initiatives were launched that will annually return to the industry’s largest, national expo these include: INDIE 360/INDIE PAVILION, UNIVERSITY ROW, MENTOR/MENTEE EXCHANGE…and much more! There were also other programs that underscored the Embracing Beauty theme throughout the year, including: • Formulating for Inclusion • Celebrating Women in Science • NYSCC Proudly Embraces LGBTQ+ Beauty • Conscious Inclusion – showcased at Suppliers’ Day Traditional webinars and blogs were not the only “digital” delivery of content: 2021 saw the launch of NYSCC’s Podcast – “The Science Behind the Art.” Programs focused on K-beauty, innovations, color and hair in an educational, yet entertaining format. Here is a breakdown of the 2021chapter activities & accomplishments: UNMATCHED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: Program Chair: Cathy Piterski AHLS (At Home Live Series) Program Chair: Giorgino Macalino House: Alexis Piterski, Registration: Alex Blakeman, Social: Maria Sousa Podcasts: Maria Sousa Scientific Advisory Committee Chair: Hani Fares Cosmetiscope Editor: Roger McMullen PhD.

18 NYSCC SUPPLIERS’ DAY 2021 @ NYC JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER. The location continues to prove successful for this brand. Once again led by ECMA Show Management: Jane McDermott, Erin Layton, Annie Scully, Liz Tracey and Team, with key support from the NYSCC Committee, including: Susanna Fernandes, Giorgino Macalino, Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Mohamed Abdulla, Leor Fay Tal, Maria Sousa, and Cathy Piterski to name a few. • Highlights of Suppliers’ Day and the “Week of Beauty” included: • A ribbon cutting ceremony highlighting NYC agencies that assisted in our ability to “come to life.” • 392 exhibitors on the show floor. • 6,807 registrants representing 30 countries. • A show floor occupying 73,825 net square feet of contiguous space allowed participants to safely gather and engage with customers. • AWARDS/EDUCATION NIGHT on Day 1 - the show’s opening reception and a highlight for the Week of Beauty the event attracted 4 sponsors and 293 in attendance. The program featured the CEW BEAUTY CREATOR AWARDS – Supplier Category Winner: Grant Industries Susanna Fernandes was a CEW AMBASSADOR for 2021 thus catapulting NYSCC and ingredients front and center. • Education on the show floor included: Future Chemists Workshop, Discover Sustainability, Clean & Natural Beauty, IBA Regulatory & Compliance Update, and the World of Chemistry. • Programs in adjacent meeting rooms included: SCC CEP Courses on the pre-day Peclers Paris Back to Powerful Beauty Digital Age of Beauty Fragrance: The Invisible Art INDIE 360. • In addition to the PRESENTATION THEATER on the show floor with sessions on trends, microbiome, and more, the exhibit floor included an INDIE Pavilion, UNIVERSITY ROW, as well as a SCC MEMBERSHIP BOOTH for all chapters’ participation. • A membership breakfast/drive also took place: members were invited to attend “and bring a non-member” guest to learn about all that is offered through SCC Membership. • To build excitement and engagement, a registration raffle and member renewal drive with the IFSCC 2022 Congress in the Fall as the prize for select lucky winners took place at Suppliers’ Day. • An Exhibitor Advisory Committee was formed to help the management team navigate a very difficult environment and allowed them to hear and react to those in the “trenches” on the exhibit floor this committee will continue through 2022 and beyond. NYSCC SOCIAL & NETWORKING SPECIAL EVENTS- Chair, Amy Marshall • Annual Golf Outing, Chair: Jim Fransisco • 13th Annual Culinary Event, Chair: Johanna Gigliotti NYSCC SUPPORTS EDUCATION - Chair: Toussaint Jordan – part of the AWARDS/EDUCATION NIGHT EVENT which took place during Suppliers’ Day The NYSCC Scholarship and Grant program consists of: -- General Education Scholarship a one-time award for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in cosmetic science. This scholarship is focused on providing financial assistance to ensure students have access to quality education that will eventually lead to a successful career in cosmetic science. --The Roumelia Alina Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship, a value-based scholarship awarded to applicants who exemplify hard work, perseverance, compassion, and collaboration in the advancement of inclusion and diversity initiatives. In honor of our past chapter secretary, Roumelia Alina, this scholarship recognizes the virtues that Roumelia Alina displayed as a member of the cosmetic industry, her professional journey, and her contributions to the society. --Grants for Educational Institutions are awarded to those applicants who display their strategic initiatives that advance the promotion of cosmetic science and increase accessibility to knowledge for the continued enrichment of the cosmetic industry.