The award is organised by the Fragrance Foundation and honors an individual who has made a notable impact on the fragrance industry.
Speaking of this year’s winner, Fragrance Foundation president Rochelle Bloom said: “Thia is one of the most highly regarded and respected industry leaders and the Board’s decision to recognize her contributions speaks directly to the influence she has had on so many of us…Her career path has been honed on both sides of the industry, manufacturing and retail, where her steady hand and unwavering instincts, guided some of the biggest industry successes.”
Previous winners include Leonard Lauder, Michael Gould and Pete Born.