The Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) organization awarded their second scholarship this year to Diane Lachhman of NY’s Fashion Institute of Technology.

A check was presented at CIBS’ Scholarship Luncheon, which was held at the Manhattan club above Rosie O’Grady’s on December 6th. 

Lachhman is a junior, majoring in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Psychology. She has a passion for business and beauty, and says she knows that understanding consumer behavior is key to a successful marketing plan. Also, this semester she is studying chemistry and diving into the product development and creative process. 

Shown in the photo above: Joseph (Joey) Palazzolo, Honoree, J. Palazzolo Son Inc.; Myoschi Oriol, The Estee Lauder Companies; Diane Lachhman, award recipient; Virginia Bonofiglio, assistant professor and associate chair of FIT’s Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing program; Annette Saenger, SGS North America; and Benny Calderone, CIBS’ president and sr. director of sales, HCP Packaging, USA. 

Recently, CIBS celebrated the induction of its 2018 officers.