/PRNewswire/ —HELENA RUBINSTEIN and EMPOW’HER, a European NGO dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship with a positive impact, are proud to announce the winners of the latest Women Future Makers prize.
Organized atVisionaryrue Royale, historic heart of L’Oréal innovation, the ceremony honored visionary women whose projects have a positive impact on the environment and society.
Vanessa Barzasi (BIOBRIGHT – Great Britain) and Bonney Magambo (HEMOFAB – France), the two female entrepreneurs winners of the latest Women Future Makers Award.
True to the HELENA POWERS philanthropic initiative, this award perpetuates the bold legacy of Madame Rubinstein, founder of the brand. In a world where powerful women remain the exception, HELENA RUBINSTEIN is committed to ensuring that they become the norm. By offering tailor-made professional support and workshops aimed at strengthening self-confidence, the brand helps women realize their professional ambitions.
The ceremony was hosted byMelody Madarwhich embodies the spirit of “taking control of one’s destiny”. Co-founder ofExpulsionandGirl Scoutsand member ofForbes 30 Under 30Mélody has developed a support that reaches millions of people. Her expertise in digital innovation and commitment to female leadership provided the perfect momentum to celebrate those shaping tomorrow’s world.
The evening was marked by a strong testimony ofSandra Rey (Forbes 30 Under 30, MIT Innovator) who recounted the closure of his first business. Far from being the story of failure, her journey from design student to CEO of a technology company that survived judicial liquidation is a great lesson in resilience. By explaining having had to “reconfigure” his route to launchAnimaa startup factory for nature-inspired science, has provided an inspiring roadmap for the new generation of “future makers.”
Following a rigorous selection process, the jury rewarded two exceptional projects:
- Vanessa Barzasi with BIOBRIGHT (Great Britain):an innovative solution in the maritime industry. BIOBRIGHT creates autonomous environmental monitoring systems to control air and water quality in real time. The jury praised Vanessa’s scientific leadership and her ability to deploy a highly technical “biotech” solution for pollution-free ports and oceans.
- «Favorite” – Bonney Magambo with HEMOFAB (France):this MedTech startup transforms dialysis care thanks to the protective sleeveFAV Protector Sleeve. This patient-focused innovation is designed to improve the daily lives and health of patients suffering from kidney failure.
The winners will receive a financial grant and will participate in the Empow’Her scholarship program, where they will benefit from masterclasses in personal development and support from experts in order to increase their impact.
A sustainable commitment in line with the brand’s commitment to responsibility, the event was organized with a minimal environmental footprint, trophies made from recycled materials, through partnerships with committed local suppliers.
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