Laurel Barrett Receives Three Nominations at the 2025 GBA

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We are thrilled to announce that Laurel Barrett, founder of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program, has been nominated for three major honors at the upcoming 2025 Global Beauty Awards:

  • Veronica Villegas Volunteer Award
  • Best in Science
  • Best Entrepreneur

These nominations reflect Laurel’s well-rounded excellence and commitment to community, innovation, and leadership within the beauty and volunteerism space.

About the Global Beauty Awards

The Global Beauty Awards are held annually to celebrate individuals in the beauty, fashion, pageant, and entertainment industries who are making an impact in their communities and beyond. These awards recognize achievements in categories such as volunteerism, entrepreneurship, academic excellence, and personal development—highlighting the many ways people are using their platforms for good.

Recognizing Purpose-Driven Leadership

Laurel’s nomination for the Veronica Villegas Volunteer Award speaks to her lifelong dedication to service and her work through the Global Volunteer Recognition Program, a platform she founded to elevate and support volunteers worldwide.

Her nomination for Best in Science honors her professional accomplishments in the healthcare field, where she has worked for 19 years and currently serves as a project manager for Walgreens and a college professor in pharmacy technology.

And finally, being nominated for Best Entrepreneur recognizes her achievements in building a successful global initiative that combines innovation, purpose, and accessibility through leadership certifications, monthly service projects, and inclusive recognition programs.

Looking Ahead

The 2025 Global Beauty Awards ceremony will take place this April, bringing together changemakers, titleholders, and influencers from around the world. Being nominated in three powerful categories is a testament to Laurel’s ability to bridge beauty with purpose, business with heart, and science with service.

We’re incredibly proud of all she continues to accomplish, and we can’t wait to see how her impact continues to grow.

Stay tuned for updates and be sure to follow along as we celebrate this exciting honor!