L'Oréal Paris Announces Search For 2019 Women of Worth

NEW YORK, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, #1 global beauty brand L'Oréal Paris announced its 2019 Women of Worth nominations to the public. Inspired by the iconic L'Oréal Paris tagline "Because You're Worth It," Women of Worth honors the intrinsic beauty and worth of 10 everyday women making an extraordinary difference in their communities. Now in its 14^th year, Women of Worth has elevated the stories of local heroes who represent the passion and spirit of women everywhere who selflessly volunteer their time to serve others.

Now through April 30, 2019, you can nominate women who are transforming their communities and fostering positive change. 2019 Women of Worth Honorees will have the chance to receive up to $35,000 in donations for their causes at WomenofWorth.com. 

"L'Oréal Paris is committed to making the world more worthy of women through both our products and our philanthropic programs," said Tim Coolican, L'Oréal Paris USA President. "Our signature Women of Worth program invites and empowers as many women as possible to celebrate the beauty of giving back and look at their own worth through a different lens. We're looking forward to the next wave of nominees in 2019."

In addition to receiving $10,000 to support her charitable cause, each 2019 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree will have opportunities for networking and marketing support, along with a platform to elevate her story. The 2019 Honorees will join the current Women of Worth alumnae, all of whom represent a diverse range of inspiring stories and causes.  From women supporting survivors of sex trafficking to raising awareness of mass incarceration and spearheading anti-bullying projects, the multifaceted Women of Worth truly uplift and inspire worth within others.

To launch nominations, L'Oréal Paris is once again partnering with Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

"We are honored to partner with L'Oréal Paris to recognize this year's Women of Worth Honorees," said Natalye Paquin, CEO of Points of Light. "It is a privilege to publicly celebrate these awe-inspiring women by shining a spotlight on their causes and highlighting the work they have done to touch the lives of countless others."

The 2019 Honorees will be announced this fall. Selected by popular vote, one Honoree will be chosen as National Honoree, and awarded an additional $25,000 for her work. All 2019 Honorees will be celebrated in December at an awards ceremony hosted by L'Oréal Paris in New York.

For more information about the Women of Worth program, to nominate a fearless women making a difference in the world, or to learn more about past Honorees, visit www.WomenofWorth.com.

For more information on Points of Light's innovative programs, campaigns and events, visit www.pointsoflight.org.

About L'Oréal Paris 
The L'Oréal Paris division of L'Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market.  The brand's signature tagline, "Because I'm Worth It," was born in the United States in 1973 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L'Oréal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L'Oréal's invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as a leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Colorista, Elvive, the Ever Collection, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. L'Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are tested to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Pure-Sugar, Pure-Clay, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. L'Oréal Paris' iconic cosmetics include best-seller Voluminous Lash Paradise, as well as the Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift collections. For more information about L'Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram (@LOrealMakeup, @LOrealHair, @LOrealSkin, @LOrealMen, Snapchat (@LOrealMakeup), Twitter (@LOrealParisUSA), Facebook (@LOrealParisUSA), and Pinterest (@LOrealParisUSA).

ABOUT POINTS OF LIGHT
Points of Light – the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service – mobilizes millions of people to take action that is changing the world. Through affiliates in 250 cities and partnerships with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 4 million volunteers in 30 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, go to http://www.pointsoflight.org.

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