Beauty Independent crowned 31 winners of its seventh annual Beacon Awards on Wednesday, selecting standout brands, executives and investors from a field of more than 130 nominees.

The awards span categories covering deals, product launches, entrepreneurship and industry leadership, among others.

Among the top honorees were Salt & Stone, which won in the Growth category, according to the announcement. The full winner list also includes Jolie, Alaffia, L'Epoque Parfums and Megababe, alongside additional brands recognized across the program's categories.

The Beacon Awards, now in their seventh year, have become a fixture of the independent beauty calendar, evaluating both companies and the individuals behind them — executives and investors as well as the brands themselves. The 2026 edition drew more than 130 nominees, from which the 31 winners emerged.

Beauty Independent, which organizes the program, announced the results Wednesday. The outlet's awards page hosts the complete list of categories and winners.

For the winning brands, the recognition arrives as the independent beauty sector continues to reward demonstrable growth, product innovation and leadership — the criteria the Beacon Awards were designed to spotlight.