A Garden in the Heart of Manhattan
The beauty industry’s brightest stars gathered in spectacular fashion for the second annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the stunning Docks Off 5th in Manhattan. Co-hosted by wellness advocate Hilaria Baldwin and Gurus Magazine Publisher, Founder, and Editor-in-Chief Derek Warburton, the evening celebrated innovation, artistry, and excellence across beauty, fashion, wellness, and entertainment.
New York (June 23, 2026) – The 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards co-hosted by wellness advocate Hilaria Baldwin and Gurus Magazine Publisher, Founder, and Editor-in-Chief Derek Warburton at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
From the moment guests arrived, they were immersed in an enchanting botanical experience. A breathtaking wall-to-wall floral installation cascaded down the venue’s grand staircase, setting the tone for an evening where elegance bloomed in every detail. Towering lifelike floral trees transformed the ballroom into a whimsical garden oasis, creating one of New York’s most visually captivating event spaces.
Guests gathered throughout the evening at the signature Gurus floral wall and vibrant orange-and-fuchsia step-and-repeat for portraits, interviews, and celebrations. The garden-inspired design continued throughout the venue, from rose-shaped floral napkins adorning each table to custom Gurus pocket squares presented to every gentleman. Following the ceremony, award recipients commemorated their achievements inside a dedicated floral garden photo room designed exclusively for the occasion.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Bill Wiedemann, Founder and CEO of Lumara Systems, attends the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Ariel Smotrich, David Smotrich (Fertility Specialist from La Jolla IVF) and Miriam Smotrich attend the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – (L-R) Rich Kane, husband of Gurus Magazine Managing Editor. Ashley Foster-Kane, together with photographer Harold Mindel and Relationship Expert Kara Francis, celebrate with the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
A Culinary Experience Worth Celebrating
The evening’s dining experience reflected the same attention to detail found throughout the event.
Guests were welcomed with beautifully presented appetizers awaiting them at their tables, including shrimp tempura, salmon sliders, sushi, and a refreshing watermelon, feta, and arugula salad.
New York (June 23, 2026) – (L-R) George Wayne, Nicole Miller, Candace Bushnell and Sutton Stracke at the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Dinner was served family-style, featuring chicken parmesan over linguine, tender racks of lamb, and glazed salmon accompanied by rice and asparagus. Dessert arrived in unforgettable fashion atop a dazzling golden carousel overflowing with decadent sweets, providing a spectacular finale to the evening’s culinary journey.
Thoughtful Gifts and Keepsakes
VIPs and guests also received curated Gurus Beauty Awards gift boxes featuring products from Blissy, British M USA, FACE Stockholm, Purlisse, Cotrini Skin, Still Standing Spray, Dewsy Skin, Haroutine USA, and Sunrider. Select VIPs were gifted custom Gurus monogrammed bathrobes, while attendees also received a printed copy of the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards issue of Gurus Magazine, featuring Hilaria Baldwin on the cover.
Honoring Excellence Across Beauty and Wellness
The evening recognized an exceptional group of beauty innovators, visionary brands, and industry leaders whose work continues to shape the future of beauty and wellness.
Hilaria Baldwin and Derek Warburton welcomed guests before presenting an inspiring evening dedicated to excellence in beauty, wellness, innovation, and influence.
Relationship expert Kara Francis and Lauren Falcione, founder of The Blonde Italian, presented the Best in Skin award to Sunrider International for Oi-Lin® Deep Moisture Lotion. Michele Hojsack, Senior Manager of Training & Development, accepted on behalf of the company.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Martina Hojsack (center), Senior Manager of Training & Development of Sunrider International, accepted the Best in Skin award presented by Relationship Expert, Kara Francis (left) and The Blonde Italian founder, Lauren Falcione (right) during the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Fashion designer Nicole Miller presented Best Beauty Accessories to Blissy, accepted by celebrity makeup artist and beauty influencer Vjosa Pacuku.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Celebrity makeup artist and beauty influencer, Vjosa Pacuku (right), accepted the Best Beauty Accessories award on behalf of Blissy, presented by Fashion designer Nicole Miller (left) during the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Candace Bushnell, author and creator of Sex and the City, presented Celebrity Hairstylist of the Year to Eliut Rivera, founder of ELIUT Salon.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Candace Bushnell (left), author and creator of Sex and the City, presented Celebrity Hairstylist of the Year to Eliut Rivera (right), founder of ELIUT Salon during the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Sutton Stracke presented Legacy Beauty Brand to FACE Stockholm, accepted by CEO and Co-Founder Martina Arfwidson.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Sutton Stracke (right) presented the Legacy Beauty Brand to FACE Stockholm, accepted by CEO and Co-Founder Martina Arfwidson (left) during the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Margaret Josephs presented Best in Hair Care to British M Matcha Shampoo, accepted by Robyn Newmark, Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Margaret Josephs (left) presented Best in Hair Care to British M Matcha Shampoo, accepted by Robyn Newmark (right), Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine during the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
A Star-Studded Guest List
The guest list reflected the event’s growing influence across beauty, fashion, entertainment, and wellness.
Among those attending were renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF and his wife, socialite Miriam Smotrich; Sutton Stracke; celebrated fashion designer Nicole Miller; internationally acclaimed designer Yigal Azrouël; author Candace Bushnell; Margaret Josephs; renowned hairstylist Eliut Rivera; fashion expert and television personality Nolé Marin; ZTA Entertainment’s Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and David Wolkoff; Carmen Baldwin; Jonathan Normolle and Devon Normolle of Selling NYC; and The Trouble with Billy stars William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff, who attended alongside his wife, Hilary Batinkoff.
New York (June 23, 2026) – (L-R) ZTA Entertainment’s David Wolkoff and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, together with The Trouble with Billy stars, William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff with his wife, Hilary Batinkoff join the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Fashion expert and television personality Nolé Marin joins the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Actor Nick Barrotta attends the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Bruce Estevez joins the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – (L-R) Gurus Magazine Marketing Director, Laura Pucker, and Editor-at-Large, Igor Vander join the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Additional guests included actor Nick Barrotta; Lauren Falcione; Bill Wiedemann of Lumara Systems; relationship expert Kara Francis; and Vanessa Coppes, CEO of Bella Media.
Also attending were celebrity stylist and fashion editor Ty-Ron Mayes; Confidence Heist star David Carmi; pop artist, singer-songwriter, and actress Elinor Drue; and television host, journalist, and producer Tania Rubis.
The Future of Beauty Has Arrived
As the evening came to a close, one thing was abundantly clear: the Gurus Beauty Awards have quickly established themselves as one of the beauty industry’s most anticipated annual celebrations.
More than an awards ceremony, it has become a gathering place for visionaries, creators, entrepreneurs, tastemakers, and industry leaders whose work continues to shape the future of beauty and wellness.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Anna Rothschild PR celebrates the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
New York (June 23, 2026) – IE Group co-founder Jeff Krauss joins the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
Special thanks go to Anna Rothschild PR and IE Group co-founder Jeff Krauss for their partnership in bringing the event to life. Additional gratitude goes to William Safkow of William NYC Flowers for the extraordinary floral installations and to the exceptional team at Docks Off 5th for their impeccable hospitality throughout the evening.
The celebration would not have been possible without the Gurus Media team, including Robyn Newmark, Ashley Foster-Kane, Marisa Hebert, Laura Pucker, Jennie Salmorin, and Faye Molina, whose creativity and dedication brought every detail to life.
New York (June 23, 2026) – Some of the guests and VIPs of the 2nd Annual Gurus Beauty Awards at the Docks Off 5th in Manhattan.
