L’Oréal Paris names 2026 Women of Worth honorees with Kristen Bell as new ambassador
The beauty brand awards $250,000 in grants to 10 female nonprofit founders as Kristen Bell joins as a global ambassador for the initiative's 21st year.
L’Oréal Paris USA has announced the 2026 class of Women of Worth honorees, recognizing 10 female nonprofit leaders working in areas from fertility preservation to human trafficking survivor support. Each founder receives a $25,000 grant, alongside strategic mentorship and visibility across L’Oréal Paris platforms, bringing the total awards for this year to $250,000.
The announcement marks the 21st year of the program, which according to the brand has invested in 210 women since its inception, their work spanning mental health, education, environmental justice and disability inclusion. Actress, producer and advocate Kristen Bell is making her debut as L’Oréal Paris’ newest global brand ambassador, lending her voice to celebrate the 2026 honorees.
“Women of Worth is the beating heart of our brand,” said Laura Branik, President of L’Oréal Paris USA. “It is the ultimate expression of our belief that when a woman knows she’s worth it, she can change everything.”
The 2026 honorees
The honorees and their organizations are:
- Amanda Rice, founder and CEO of The Chick Mission in Austin, Texas, supporting young cancer patients who wish to preserve their fertility.
- Arielle Galinsky, co-founder and CEO of The Legacy Project, Inc. in Canton, Massachusetts, which pairs people across generations through friendship and shared storytelling.
- Chanel Power, founder and CEO of Mentor Me Collective in New York, which builds career pathways for first-generation entrants to the technology sector.
- Christie Brungardt, founder and board member of Jana’s Campaign in Hays, Kansas, offering programs that teach gender and relationship violence prevention through an educational framework.
- Christy Vogel, founder and executive director of Sounding Joy in St. Petersburg, Florida, providing hearing aids and access to sound for children in need.
- Emily Cho, founder and executive director of Juvie for STEM in Bergen County, New Jersey, expanding access to STEM education for justice-involved youth.
- Jordan Pine, founder and CEO of Greenlight Operation in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, working to combat human trafficking and provide recovery services for survivors.
- Marisa Hamamoto, founder and CEO of Infinite Flow Dance in Los Angeles, a disability-led nonprofit and professional dance company.
- Maya Bird-Murphy, founder and executive director of Mobile Makers Chicago, offering design education to underserved youth with a focus on architectural equity.
- Vy Le, founder and CEO of WhereWear in Olympia, Washington, which channels donated clothing to support women’s shelters and people experiencing homelessness.
Kristen Bell on the program
Bell expressed her support for the program’s approach to empowerment. “Here’s the thing about L’Oréal Paris that I love — they don’t just tell women they’re worth it, they actually hand you the tools to go prove it to yourself,” she said in a statement. “And these honorees? They took one spark of something they cared about and turned it into an actual force.”
The program operates in partnership with Points of Light, a nonprofit organization focused on civic engagement and volunteering. L’Oréal Paris invites the public to support the honorees at www.WomenOfWorth.com.
This article was compiled by the Glamorade editorial desk from the official announcements and reporting listed under Sources.
