Awards Name

Joy Johnson of Joy of Beauty

Having scaled manufacturing of her Joy of Beauty diabetic-friendly body care line featuring products that are vegan, cruelty free and toxin-free. Products are produced in the USA and are suitable for the elderly, those fighting cancer or in recovery, nursing mothers, children and those with allergies or skin sensitivities

At the B2B beauty trade show, her Poppyseed & Kokum Whipped Body Butter Scrub took top honors as a new innovative product.


Johnson is a multi-licensed beauty professional, former adjunct professor and international beauty educator.

In honor of her mother, Joy created Survive and Thrive, offering free monthly services to those battling cancer. She is also a Vice Chair of KOLA, an organization amplifying minority communities.



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