BELLA Magazine celebrated an unforgettable evening at Mindspace in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for of the 2024 Arts + Culture Issue Cover Party and BELLA Boss Award Ceremony! Hosted by CEO/EIC, Vanessa Coppes, the winners in each BELLA Boss category were announced, including TV Host, Red Carpet Host, Lifestyle: Blogger, Event Planner, or Wellness, Beauty: Makeup Artist, Hairstylist, or Skincare Expert, Photographer, Fashion Designer, Public Relations Professional or Agency, Podcaster, and Content Creator. The event was hosted by the talented Flora Fuentes, founder of Unique Hair Concepts. Flora Fuentes combines salon services with over 24 years of hair restoration expertise. Situated in a private professional building, her boutique studio ensures complete privacy for clients. Flora gave out VIP gift boxes to attendees who enjoyed music by DJ Spin Diesel, SmartWater beverages, and sweets provided by Melderberry Sweets and Maggie Macarons.

And The Winners Are…

• TV Host of the Year: Justine Re

• Red Carpet Host of the Year: David Correa  

• Content Creator of the Year: Martha Luna  

• Lifestyle Category Wellness Expert of the Year: Heather Florio

• Lifestyle Category, Fitness Expert of the Year: Lori-Ann Marchese

• Lifestyle Category, Event Planner of the Year: Jacqueline Vazquez  

• Beauty Category, Makeup Artist of the Year: Chris Lanston  

• Beauty Category, Hairstylist of the Year: Katie Rote 

• Beauty Category, Skincare Expert of the Year: Adriana Catano

• Photographer of the Year: Karen Nelin  

• Fashion Designer of the Year: Patrick Cupid

• Podcaster of the Year: Bethany Braun-Silva

• Public Relations Professional or Agency of the Year: Nubia DuVall Wilson  [EAST COAST WINNER] + Marisa Hebert  [WEST COAST WINNER]

Photography + Videography: Miguel Pichardo