2025 Emerge Awards

Finalist Reveal & Keynote

by Amy Liu, Founder of Tower 28

Join us for a night of networking, and inspiration, all in celebration of our Emerge Beauty Award Finalists.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Amy Liu

Founder & CEO, Tower 28

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

5:00pm - 8:00pm

wine, hordourves & networking 5:00 - 6:30pm

presentation 6:30 - 8:00

LOCATION

Palomar Hotel

10740 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90024

Valet Available

TICKETS

Member Before 8/29 – $88

Non-Member Before 8/29 – $108

Member After 8/29 – $98

Non-Member After 8/29 – $118

ticket includes beer, wine, hordourves & presentation

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Amy Liu

Founder & CEO, Tower 28

Amy Liu is the Founder and CEO of Tower 28, the best-selling beauty brand designed for sensitive skin, and made for all. A longtime eczema sufferer, Amy spent over 20 years as a beauty executive before launching Tower 28 in 2019. Tower 28’s award-winning SOS skincare line is the first to earn seals of approval from the National Psoriasis Foundation, National Rosacea Society, and National Eczema Association— a testament to its commitment to skin-safe, effective formulations. It's also the only beauty brand to 100% adhere to the National Eczema Association’s Ingredient Guidelines across all skincare and color products, ensuring the entire line is free of every known skin irritant.

Amy is a true leader in the industry, founding Clean Beauty Summer School in 2020 to support minority-owned brands and creators. Her influence has earned her prestigious accolades, including the USC Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the CEW Visionary Award, and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Greater Los Angeles Award. She also serves on the National Eczema Association’s Board and is a member of YPO Los Angeles, further cementing her commitment to leadership and advocacy.

THANK YOU TO OUR EMERGE AWARDS JUDGES