Mary Kay Inc. has received the Large Corporation of the Year award at the 11th Annual State of Entrepreneurship Awards in North Texas. The company was recognized for its outstanding contributions to innovation, access to capital, and equitable economic opportunity in the region.
The award was presented by The DEC Network at the James M. Collins Executive Education Center at Southern Methodist University (SMU), in collaboration with the SMU Cox William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Mary Kay has always focused on empowering women through entrepreneurship. The company stated:
“We are committed to supporting entrepreneurship at every level, whether it’s through creating opportunities for our independent sales force or investing in initiatives that strengthen the broader business community. Because when women entrepreneurs succeed, communities prosper, and that’s a future worth building together.”
Virginie Naigeon-Malek, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Mary Kay, said:
“We are rooted in our mission of enriching women’s lives everywhere. We believe in direct sales as a unique pathway to entrepreneurship. Our Independent Beauty Consultants run their small businesses with deep passion, integrity, and grit.”
She added that the award is dedicated to Mary Kay’s Independent Beauty Consultants in North Texas and around the world, who continue to create meaningful impact in their communities every day.
The DEC Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs in North Texas succeed. It connects them with essential resources, education, mentorship, and support to launch, grow, and scale their businesses.
This year’s State of Entrepreneurship Awards celebrated individuals, companies, and leaders driving innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth strengthening North Texas as one of the most dynamic entrepreneurial hubs in the country.
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