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MARY ALICE STEPHENSON, FOUNDER & CEO, GLAM4GOOD NAMED A FINALIST IN THE 2026 BEAUTYMATTER AWARDS
Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of GLAM4GOOD has been named a finalist in the Changemaker Of The Year category of the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards, recognizing standout achievement and the people, brands, and businesses pushing the beauty industry forward.
“Being named a finalist for Changemaker of the Year is a deeply meaningful honor, especially because it recognizes work that has always been bigger than any one person. GLAM4GOOD was built on the belief that beauty and fashion can be powerful forces for good—creating confidence, dignity, opportunity, and meaningful change for people facing difficult moments, while also creating sustainable impact by repurposing industry excess and keeping valuable products in use and out of waste streams. It is especially inspiring to be the only nonprofit organization recognized in this category alongside such incredible, groundbreaking brands that are helping shape the future of our industry. I’m incredibly grateful to be recognized among so many visionary changemakers, and even more grateful to the GLAM4GOOD community, partners, and team who make this work possible every day. To me, the greatest recognition is knowing that we’re continuing to prove that purpose, innovation, sustainability, and beauty can come together to make a real difference,” said Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, GLAM4GOOD.
The BeautyMatter Awards recognize excellence across the entire beauty value chain, celebrating the people and businesses raising the bar and defining what’s next. Finalists are selected by an independent panel of industry experts who evaluate submissions based on relevancy, impact, and innovation.
"Mary Alice Stephenson has built GLAM4GOOD around a powerful idea, transforming excess into impact at meaningful scale. She has turned an idea into action, creating a model that mobilizes brands, redirects valuable products, and restores dignity and confidence to communities that need them most. She’s proven that doing good and operating at scale don’t have to be at odds.” - Kelly Kovack, Founder + CEO, BeautyMatter
“In a world that has become increasingly transactional, we remain committed to recognizing good work based solely on merit,” said BeautyMatter Founder and CEO Kelly Kovack. “Being named a BeautyMatter Awards finalist means the work stood out on its own in an incredibly competitive field of submissions from across the beauty industry.”
Winners of the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards will be announced live on December 7, 2026, at The Pool + The Grill in New York City, bringing together finalists and leaders from across the beauty industry for an evening celebrating the people, ideas, and businesses shaping its future.
The complete list of 2026 BeautyMatter Awards finalists can be found at https://awards.beautymatter.com/finalists-2026.
About GLAM4GOOD
GLAM4GOOD IS A LEADING NONPROFIT THAT REPURPOSES UNUSED MERCHANDISE TO ADDRESS CLOTHING AND SELF-CARE INSECURITY IN AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION BOLSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERS DIGNITY WHILE DIVERTING INDUSTRY EXCESS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.
Founded in 2016 by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD has been a pioneering force in addressing clothing and self-care insecurity and fashion sustainability across the US. The organization repurposes unused merchandise from top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to help those facing hardship—boosting self-esteem and empowering individuals while diverting industry excess to create opportunities for people in need.
As an event-driven foundation that provides life-changing experiences, free clothing & beauty giveaways, and confidence-bolstering initiatives to enhance the lives of everyday heroes and people in need, GLAM4GOOD has impacted more than 175,000 people in 35 states, delivering over $80 million in essential goods to individuals and families in need across the country.
Follow GLAM4GOOD on social media @GLAM4GOOD.
About BeautyMatter
The rules of engagement have changed, and success requires a lens that is cross-vertical and looks beyond the obvious confines of the industry. As a group of brand builders, operators, and investors, we don’t just cover the news; we understand how to provide crucial context, making information and data actionable. BeautyMatter is recognized globally as an essential resource for beauty insiders, filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view.
We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those defining the future of beauty. We believe real connection happens organically, and everything we do is aimed at creating value for our global community.
Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of GLAM4GOOD, has been named a finalist for Changemaker of the Year in the 2026 BeautyMatter Awards. GLAM4GOOD is the only nonprofit organization recognized in the category alongside groundbreaking beauty brands, honoring its pioneering work at the intersection of beauty, social impact, and sustainability.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy headed home to Pittsburgh.
Kevin Stefanski headed south to Atlanta.
Both have been tasked with helping their respective franchises take the next step, though at wildly different speeds.
The 62-year-old McCarthy, who grew up only a mile or two from the Steelers' training facility, replaced Mike Tomlin as head coach in January, well aware of the lofty expectations that come with a job only three other men have had since 1969.
“That lays on me every single day," McCarthy said ahead of Sunday's opener against Atlanta.
Time to see how heavy for a team that, as always, expects to win now.
Outside of replacing most of the coaching staff, Pittsburgh made mostly subtle tweaks after winning the AFC North last winter. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back for a 22nd — and he stressed final — season. The offensive line is shuffled a bit, but the defense returns nearly everyone from a unit that, while aging in places, remains effective when healthy.
McCarthy's grace period will be short. He knows the “hometown boy made good” narrative only goes so far if victories don't follow, and follow quickly. He's quietly bullish on a team that is nearing a decade since its previous playoff victory.
The drive to Acrisure Stadium will surely be special. One of the goals for McCarthy and everyone else on the Pittsburgh sideline is to not let the newness of everything become too much.
“Biggest challenge for Week 1 is clearly playing within yourself, especially for new staff, new players,” he said. “We spent a tremendous amount of time and energy of detailing how we want to play schematically, most importantly fundamentally and I think the biggest challenge in Week 1 is sticking to your fundamentals.”
The stakes are a little different for the 44-year-old Stefanski, who is starting over with the Falcons after the most successful stint by a coach in Cleveland since the franchise rejoined the league in 1999. While finding a way to return to the playoffs in an underwhelming NFC South would be nice, Stefanski's first order of business is setting the foundation for a team that hasn't reached the postseason in nearly a decade.
Not that Stefanski is in any mood to get ahead of himself.
“The excitement of a new season with the reality that you have 17 weeks to go,” he said. “It’s not my quote, but I’ve heard this quote: that it is not a marathon, it's 17 sprints.”
The Falcons could start that sprint with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. However, Tagovailoa left practice Thursday with an oblique injury.
“I don’t think for myself and what I believe I don’t have anything to prove to anyone outside,” Tagovailoa said earlier in the week. “It’s to prove to my own self that I can continue to play at a high level.”
The biggest question for the Steelers is the status of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The 26-year-old is entering the final season of his rookie deal and wants a new contract. The two sides don’t appear to be particularly close, and Porter has been noncommittal on whether he’ll take the field if he doesn’t sign one before the season starts.
Porter’s teammates, including defensive tackle Cam Heyward and defensive back Jalen Ramsey, want him to get paid. Regardless of whether Porter's in the lineup or not, the expectation will be for the start of the McCarthy era to pick up right where Tomlin's left off, and then some.
Atlanta (8-9) at Pittsburgh (10-8)
When/where to watch: Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox
Latest odds: Steelers by 3 1/2.
Last meeting: Steelers beat Falcons 18-10 in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2024.
Series record: Steelers lead 16-2-1.
Tagovailoa against Pittsburgh's pass rush. The 2020 first-round pick is attempting to resurrect his career in Atlanta after six eventful if erratic seasons in Miami. Tagovailoa left practice Thursday with an oblique injury. His health is always a concern, and if he’s cleared to play his first start with the Falcons comes against a star-laden defense led by superstar T.J. Watt. Tagovailoa wouldn't lack for playmakers with Drake London and Kyle Pitts around. The key would be how often he can get rid of the ball quickly and how well he can protect himself when he can't.
— Pittsburgh is opening the season at home for just the second time since 2014. The Steelers are 17-8 in home openers at Acrisure Stadium, including a win over Atlanta in Week 1 in 2009.
— Rodgers' 163 regular-season wins as a starter rank sixth on the NFL's career list. Next up longtime Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, who won 165 between 2004-21. With a solid and healthy final year, Rodgers has a chance to catch Hall of Famer Drew Brees in fourth at 172.
— The Steelers are hoping the arrival of WR Michael Pittman will free things up for DK Metcalf. Metcalf's 850 yards receiving were a career low, and his 59 receptions were just one more than his total as a rookie with Seattle in 2019.
— The Falcons have never won in eight trips to Pittsburgh. The closest they came was a 2002 visit that ended in a 34-34 tie.
— Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson's 2,298 all-purpose yards in 2025 were a franchise record. Robinson's 5,648 all-purpose yards are the most ever by a player before their 24th birthday.
— Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews will make his franchise-record 197th consecutive start.
See AP’s full NFL coverage here
FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. reacts after a stop during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stands on the field in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, NY., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
