10/18/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            ✨ A Gatsby Dream in Hollywood ✨
The 2nd Annual Gurus Awards lit up the historic Cicada Restaurant & Lounge in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 12th, celebrating modern gurus of beauty, wellness, and purpose — all wrapped in the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ’20s.
The event was spearheaded by Gurus Magazine founder and publisher  and executive produced by  , bringing to life a captivating evening of purpose, glamour, and celebration where guests were whisked into a Jazz Age reverie — where Art Deco decadence met modern Hollywood magic in a scene straight from a Gatsby fantasy.
Hosted by Derek Warburton and the ever-graceful Hollywood Beauty Guru .newmark , the evening honored changemakers who embody innovation, authenticity, and community impact. 
🏆 Award Highlights:
• Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year – Olha Maikina, presented by Gretchen Rossi
• Hope & Healing Award – Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, presented by Courtney Ford
• Innovation Award – Evelyn’s Breast Friends Forever, accepted by Evelyn Calip, presented by Dr. Michael K. Newman
• Empowerment Through Reinvention – Tricia Connor Jackson, presented by Laganja Estranja and Lauren Falcione
• Storytelling Impact Award – Lifetime Network, accepted by Taye Diggs, presented by Autumn Federici
• Civic Leadership Award – Jason Oppenheim, presented by Mary Bonnet, Romain Bonnet, and Nicole Young
• Community Excellence Award – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, accepted by Michelle Toulmin, presented by Matt Dallas and Gleb Savchenko
• Child Advocacy Champion – Dawn McCoy, presented by Sarah Jane Morris
• Inspiration Award – Worthy of Love, accepted by Mandie Davis, presented by Cynthia Bailey
The 2025 Gurus Awards wasn’t just a celebration — it was a love letter to innovation, elegance, and authenticity, honoring the visionaries redefining beauty, wellness, and community impact.
📸 See the full winners list, red carpet looks, and event highlights now on GurusMagazine.com