The 7th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, took place on Sunday, September 21st at Grand Venue in Los Angeles. Guests were greeted outside by the equine stars of the Los Angeles Mounted Platoon before heading into a star-studded luncheon that celebrated innovators across beauty, health, and wellness.
This year’s event was led by 2025 Ambassador Ann-Margret, legendary Academy Award®–nominated actress and Golden Globe winner, who opened the show alongside Emmy-winning style expert and designer Lawrence Zarian. Guests in attendance included Tina Knowles, Jennie Garth, Denise Richards, Tiffany Haddish, among many others.
Honorees & Presenters
Academy Award–nominated actress and Emmy winner Melissa McCarthy presented Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling to her longtime friend, colorist and hairstylist Robert Ramos. Ramos has collaborated with McCarthy for years, as well as Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Alba, Stevie Nicks, and Bette Midler.
Supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham presented Brand of the Year to Revlon. Accepting on behalf of the brand was Dana Medema, President of Revlon North America.
Designer and philanthropist Tina Knowles honored her close friend Holly Robinson Peete with Outstanding Achievement in Health. The two women shared a heartfelt moment as Peete was recognized for her advocacy and philanthropic work.
Actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist Denise Richards took the stage to present Outstanding Achievement in Skincare to 3x Emmy winner Michelle Stafford for her clean beauty line, Skin Nation. Richards spoke of Stafford’s passion for creating non-toxic, plant-based skincare after her sister’s battle with breast cancer.
Actress, designer and podcast host Jennie Garth honored her friend Dr. Jessica Wu with Outstanding Achievement in Aesthetics. Garth praised Wu’s dedication to helping women feel confident and beautiful.
Emmy winner Robert Ri’chard presented Outstanding Achievement in Fitness to his longtime friends Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors for Honor Culture. The couple was celebrated for building a wellness lifestyle brand rooted in empowerment and strength.
Celebrity nail artist and 2018 DBA Nail Honoree Yoko Sakakura presented Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry to her colleague Tom Bachik, whose artistry has adorned the hands of countless stars on red carpets and magazine covers.
Former DBA Fitness Honoree Sam Asghari presented The Inventor’s Award to Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Therabody, for his innovative TheraFace Mask.
Comedian Justine Marino and SNL alum Jay Pharoah presented The Sleeping Beauty Award to Chris Ahern, CEO of PAX, for their breakthrough sleep technology Sleep by PAX. The duo brought laughs to the audience before honoring the brand.
Scientist and acid-attack survivor Juanita Jiménez surprised the Medicine honoree when she took the stage to present Outstanding Achievement in Medicine to Dr. Carl Truesdale. Her powerful presence underscored the life-changing impact of medical innovation and resilience.
Benefiting their equine friends at the Los Angeles Mounted Platoon Foundation (501c3), the ceremony recognized ten honorees whose work is reshaping the way we care for ourselves. From Hollywood icons to rising innovators, the ceremony underscored the DBAs’ mission of honoring the science and artistry behind beauty.
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Past awardees include Cindy Crawford, Gabrielle Union, and Christie Brinkley, while presenters have ranged from Jennifer Lopez to Jay Leno, Kelly Rowland, and Sia.
Benefiting the Los Angeles Mounted Platoon Foundation
The DBAs’ charitable partner, the Los Angeles Mounted Platoon Foundation, supports the care, training, and wellbeing of LAPD’s equine partners. Beyond service, the horses provide mentorship, therapy, and joy to underserved youth, first responders, and communities across Los Angeles.
Founded by Michele Elyzabeth and born from the same mission that launched the Hollywood Beauty Awards, the Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) expand the conversation around beauty. Unlike traditional beauty awards, the DBAs recognize the science behind beauty, health, and wellness. The show honors professionals across medicine, aesthetics, skincare, fitness, CBD & cannabis, styling, beauty innovation, and more. With Senior Executive Producer Pamela Price and Executive + Music Producer Otis Stokes, the DBAs continue to push boundaries, spotlighting the minds and methods shaping how we care for ourselves every day.
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