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Mary Kay Large Corporation of the Year Award 2026

Mary Kay Named Large Corporation of the Year by The DEC Network at SMU Collins Center

Mary Kay has been honored as Large Corporation of the Year at the 11th Annual State of Entrepreneurship Awards. The awards were organized by The DEC Network and hosted at the James M. Collins Executive Education Center at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas.

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in North Texas

For over 60 years, Mary Kay has empowered women to build successful businesses on their own terms. The company believes every woman deserves the opportunity to run her own small business, unlock her potential, and strengthen her community.

The State of Entrepreneurship Awards are unique because they are fully community-nominated and community-voted. This recognition highlights the real impact Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants are making across North Texas every day.

Mary Kay’s Mission and Impact

Virginie Naigeon-Malek receiving Mary Kay Large Corporation of the Year Award 2026 at The DEC Network event

“We are rooted in our mission of enriching women’s lives everywhere,” said Virginie Naigeon-Malek, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Mary Kay.

“Our Independent Beauty Consultants run their small businesses with passion, integrity, and grit. We dedicate this award to them in North Texas and around the world. They prove the power of entrepreneurship in creating meaningful change.”

A Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

“North Texas is entering a new era where entrepreneurship drives innovation, inclusion, and long-term prosperity,” said Bill Chinn, CEO of The DEC Network.

“Organizations like Mary Kay show how established companies can empower the next generation of leaders. Together, we are building an ecosystem with more opportunities and fewer barriers.”

Recent Achievements of Mary Kay

  • #1 Direct Selling Brand in Skincare and Color Cosmetics worldwide (Euromonitor International, 2023–2025)

     

  • Ranked #2 on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service list

     

  • Ranked #8 on Forbes 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list – the only beauty brand and only direct selling brand in the Top 10

Did You Know?

  • Over 6 million Americans are involved in direct selling

  • 73% of U.S. direct sellers are women

  • The U.S. direct selling industry generated $34.7 billion in retail sales in 2024

About Mary Kay

Founded in Texas in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash, the company was built to break glass ceilings and enrich women’s lives. Today, it continues to support women entrepreneurs globally through the direct sales model. Learn more at marykayglobal.com.

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