TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A distinguished crowd of over 300 fashion and beauty influencers gathered last night at The Carlu in Toronto to celebrate Canada’s dynamic editorial and creative talent at the P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards. Emmy nominated TV and film actress, Christina Hendricks, hosted the fifth annual gala event, gracing guests with her infectious wit and show-stopping beauty.
“I’ve always loved Canada, and I feel honoured to be a part of such an important event, highlighting the incredible talent in this country,” says Hendricks. “My work regularly exposes me to the stylists, editors, photographers and artists who work diligently behind the scenes, and I know how truly deserving they are of recognition.”
The 2013 P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards attracted a record 316 submissions across 15 categories, including editors, writers, art directors, bloggers, makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers and new face models. The chic soiree boasted a roster of renowned guests and celebrity presenters including R&B singer Jully Black, fashion royalty Jeanne Beker, Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman, and celebrated fashion designers Jeremy Laing, Philippe Dubuc and Mélissa Nepton.
“It’s an exciting time for the P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards, as we celebrate a fifth anniversary made possible by the breadth of talent and diversity in Canada’s beauty and fashion industry,” says Thom Lachman, President, P&G Canada. “We are so pleased that this event continues to grow year over year, as does our support and dedication to Canadian talent. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to all those who have championed this important even through the years.”
The Winners of the 2013 P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards are:
1. Best Art Direction
- Mark Reynolds, MONTECRISTO Magazine
2. Best Next Face - Presented by Olay
- Dauphine McKee - Elmer Olsen Models
3. Best Beauty Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online – Trend or Profile (English)
- Olivia Stren, FASHION Magazine, Shear Force
4. Best Beauty Feature of a Magazine, Newspaper or Online – Trend or Profile (French)
- Mélanie Frappa, ELLE Québec, Tendances phares: printemps-été 2013
5. Best Beauty Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online – Scientific or Technical (English)
- Ellen Himelfarb, FLARE, Tug of War
6. Best Beauty Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online – Scientific or Technical (French)
- Émilie Villeneuve, ELLE Québec, La beauté responsable
7. Best Beauty Editor of a Magazine
- Vanessa Craft, ELLE Canada
8. Best Male Grooming Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online
- Heidi Sopinka, FLARE, Clean Cut
9. Hair Stylist of the Year - Presented by Pantene
- Nicolas Blanchet
10. Best Fashion Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online (English)
- Angela Murrills, NUVO, Stich by Stich
11. Best Fashion Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online (French)
- Andrée-Anne Léonard, ELLE Québec, Peut-on encore porter de la fourrure?
12. Best Fashion Editor of a Magazine
- George Antonopoulos, FASHION Magazine
13. Best Male Fashion Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online (English)
- Patricia Gajo, NUVO, Down to Business
14. Best Male Fashion Feature, Magazine, Newspaper or Online (French)
- Jessica Dostie, Journal Métro, Des jeans dans le mile end
15. Best Beauty or Fashion Blog (English)
- Sharon Ng Hayes, The Backseat Stylers
16. Best Beauty or Fashion Blog (French)
- Josiane Stratis, Ton Petit Look
17. Best Beauty or Fashion Website
- Randi Bergman, Fashionmagazine.com
18. Photographer of the Year
- Richard Bernardin
19. Make-up Artist of the Year - Presented by COVERGIRL
- Blair Petty
20. Best Magazine Cover
- Sylvain Blais, Dress to Kill (Spring 2013)
Entry and winning work samples are posted on the P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards entry site at pgbeautyandgroomingawards.ca and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PGBeautyGroomingAwards.
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