The beauty industry’s brightest stars gathered in spectacular fashion for the second annual Gurus Beauty Awards, held 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 was a glamorous celebration of innovation, artistry, and achievement across the beauty industry.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Co-hosts Hilaria Baldwin and Derek Warburton attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Fashion designer Nicole Miller attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
From the moment guests arrived, they were transported into an enchanting botanical garden. A breathtaking wall-to-wall floral installation cascaded along the grand staircase entrance, setting the tone for an evening where beauty flourished in every detail. Inside, towering lifelike floral trees stretched toward the ceiling, transforming the venue into a whimsical garden oasis in the heart of Manhattan.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Hilaria Baldwin attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards wearing a natural diamond timepiece by Frédérique Constant at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Television personality Margaret Josephs attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Author and Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Miriam Smotrich, renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF, and Hilaria Baldwin attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
Guests were immediately drawn to the signature Gurus floral wall and vibrant orange and fuchsia step-and-repeat, where attendees gathered for photographs, interviews, and social moments throughout the evening. The immersive garden-inspired aesthetic continued seamlessly throughout the venue. Tables were elegantly adorned with rose-shaped floral napkins, while gentlemen received custom Gurus logo pocket squares as a stylish nod to the evening’s theme. A dedicated garden room provided the perfect backdrop for award recipients to commemorate their achievements with professional photographs following the ceremony.
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, POOOF! Teeth Whitening Strips, and Sunrider. Select VIPs were gifted custom Gurus monogrammed bathrobes and embroidered Gurus caps, while attendees also received a printed copy of the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards issue of Gurus Magazine, featuring Hilaria Baldwin on the cover.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Television personality Sutton Stracke attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Martina Arfwidson, CEO and Co-Founder of FACE STOCKHOLM, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Co-hosts Hilaria Baldwin and Derek Warburton are joined by author and Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell during the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
The culinary experience proved equally memorable. Guests were welcomed with beautifully presented appetizers waiting at their tables, including shrimp tempura, salmon sliders, sushi, and a refreshing watermelon, feta, and arugula salad. The celebration continued with a family-style dinner featuring chicken parmesan over linguini, tender racks of lamb, and glazed salmon served alongside rice and asparagus. To conclude the evening on a sweet note, an extravagant assortment of desserts was presented atop a dazzling golden carousel, delighting guests with both its presentation and indulgent offerings.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Relationship expert Kara Francis attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Lauren Falcione, founder of The Blonde Italian, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Celebrity makeup artist and beauty influencer Vjosa Pacuku attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
The evening honored an exceptional group of beauty innovators, visionary brands, and industry leaders whose work continues to shape the future of beauty and wellness.
As part of the evening’s awards presentation, the following honors were celebrated:
Hilaria Baldwin and Derek Warburton welcomed guests to the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards, opening the evening with a celebration of excellence in beauty, wellness, innovation, and influence.
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Kara Francis (Relationship Expert) and Lauren Falcione (Founder, The Blonde Italian) presented the Best in Skin award to Sunrider International for Oi-Lin® Deep Moisture Lotion, with Michele Hojsack, Senior Manager of Training & Development, accepting on behalf of the brand.
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Nicole Miller (Fashion Designer) presented Best Beauty Accessories to Blissy, with Vjosa Pacuku, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty Influencer, accepting on behalf of the brand.
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Candace Bushnell (Author and Creator of Sex and the City) presented the Celebrity Hairstylist of the Year to Eliut Rivera, founder of ELIUT Salon, who accepted the award.
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Sutton Stracke (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) presented Legacy Beauty Brand to FACE STOCKHOLM, with Martina Arfwidson, CEO & Co-Founder, accepting on behalf of the company.
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Margaret Josephs (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) presented Best in Hair Care to British M Matcha Shampoo, with Robyn Newmark, Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine, accepting on behalf of British M.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Robyn Newmark, Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City.
The star-studded guest list reflected the event’s growing influence across beauty, entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Among those in attendance were renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF and his wife, socialite Miriam Smotrich; Sutton Stracke of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; celebrated fashion designer Nicole Miller; internationally acclaimed designer Yigal Azrouël; author and cultural icon Candace Bushnell; Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey; renowned hairstylist Eliut Rivera of ELIUT Salon; fashion expert and television personality Nolé Marin; ZTA Entertainment’s Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and David Wolkoff; Carmen Baldwin, daughter of co-host Hilaria Baldwin; Jonathan Normolle and Devon Normolle of Selling NYC; and the cast of The Trouble with Billy, including William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff, who attended with his wife, Hilary Batinkoff. Additional guests included actor Nick Barrotta, Lauren Falcione of The Blonde Italian, Bill Wiedemann of Lumara Systems, relationship expert Kara Francis, and Vanessa Coppes, CEO of Bella Media.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Vanessa Coppes, CEO of Bella Media, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Fashion expert and television personality Nolé Marin attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Bill Wiedemann, Founder and President of Lumara Systems, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
Also in attendance 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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: The Trouble with Billy cast members William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards with ZTA Entertainment’s Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and David Wolkoff, and Hilary Batinkoff at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF and his wife, Miriam Smotrich, attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Actor Nick Barrotta attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Renowned fertility specialist Dr. David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards with his wife, Miriam Smotrich, and members of their family at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
As the evening came to a close, one thing was abundantly clear: the Gurus Beauty Awards has quickly become one of the most anticipated celebrations of beauty, innovation, and influence. More than an awards ceremony, the event serves as a gathering of visionaries, creators, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers who continue to shape the future of beauty and wellness.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Hilaria Baldwin and The Trouble with Billy creator and star William McNamara attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Derek Warburton and ZTA Entertainment’s Stephanie Winston Wolkoff attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Anna Rothschild of Anna Rothschild PR attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: The Trouble with Billy creator and star William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
A special thank you to Anna Rothschild PR and IE Group co-founder Jeff Krauss for their partnership in bringing the Gurus Beauty Awards to life. Additional thanks to William Safkow of William NYC Flowers for the breathtaking floral installations that transformed the venue into a lush botanical garden, and to the dedicated team at Docks Off 5th for their outstanding hospitality and impeccable service throughout the evening.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Bill Wiedemann, Founder and President of Lumara Systems, and Derek Warburton attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Relationship expert Kara Francis and Ashley Foster-Kane, Managing Editor of Gurus Magazine, attend the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Laura Pucker, Marketing Director of Gurus Media, attends the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards at Docks Off 5th on June 23, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dennis Tooshkanov)
The celebration would not have been possible without the incredible Gurus Media team, including Robyn Newmark, Ashley Foster-Kane, Marisa Hebert, Laura Pucker, Jennie Salmorin, and Faye Molina, whose collective creativity, dedication, and tireless work helped bring every detail of the evening to life.
The 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards proved that when beauty, creativity, and passion come together, something truly extraordinary blossoms.
Photos by: Dennis Tooshkanov
