Which entrepreneurial products in the beauty industry will be designated this year’s most creative? The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD), Palatine, IL, will determine the answer. The organization is now seeking entries for its seventh annual CITY Awards for Cosmetic Innovators of  The Year.
    
Seven CITY Awards will be presented for product and packaging innovations, including: personal care product; cosmetic product; skin care product—professional; skin care product—mass; personal care package design; color cosmetic package design; and skin care package design. All products must have first shipped, and marketing and advertising programs initiated, between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. The deadline for entries is April 23. More info: www.icmad.org.