Selena Gomez to Receive Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award at Social Impact Summit X NYC
Selena Gomez, known for her successful acting and singing career, is set to be recognized for her philanthropic efforts through her cosmetics line, Rare Beauty. She will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit X NYC, scheduled to take place at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology on March 30. Selena will be presented with the Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award at the event, which will focus on discussions at the intersection of fashion, beauty, and purposeful advocacy.
Rare Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by Selena Gomez, allocates 1% of all sales to the Rare Impact Fund, a foundation established by Selena to enhance mental health services and education for young individuals globally. The ultimate objective of the fund is to raise $100 million to support various nonprofit organizations worldwide, with $20 million already raised towards this goal.
In a statement to Women’s Wear Daily, Selena expressed her gratitude for the award, emphasizing the importance of using her platform to drive meaningful change. She highlighted her vision for Rare Beauty to make a tangible impact by addressing mental health challenges and providing necessary support to those in need. Through collaborations with partners, the brand and the Rare Impact Fund aim to expand resources, combat stigma, and reach out to young people in need of assistance.
Selena Gomez's dedication to making a difference through Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund has been recognized with the Excellence in Beauty Philanthropy Award. Her commitment to supporting mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues is commendable, and her efforts are making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals worldwide.