We are delighted to announce Kerry-Anne Viljoen as the winner of the IFSCC 2024 Maison G de Navarre Young Scientist Essay Prize with her essay ‘Sustainability and Circular Economy in Cosmetic Formulations: Life Cycle Thinking’. The 23 Entries were assessed by the Maison G de Navarre Young Scientist Essay Prize Committee through a ‘blinded’ review process, the authors of the top three essays subsequently being invited to a virtual interview. Following the interviews Kerry-Anne’s work was judged the best.

Huge congratulations to Kerry-Anne who will now attend the IFSCC 2024 Iguazu Falls Congress, with the IFSCC covering all reasonable expenses up to CHF 5,000.

“This is incredible news!” said Kerry-Anne on winning this career-changing prize. “I am honoured that my essay was chosen and I am excited to accept the prize in Brazil later this year. Thank you for this amazing opportunity.”

The award will be presented on stage during the Congress Opening Ceremony in Brazil on 14 October 2024.