On December 9, ten extraordinary women, the Women of Worth, were celebrated at L’Oréal Paris’ award presentation, held at the Hearst Tower in New York City, for their incredible dedication to charitable causes and the extraordinary milestones that they’ve reached to help others and give back to their communities.

The event featured an awards presentation hosted by Karen Fondu, president of L’Oréal Paris and Cathie Black, chairman of Hearst Magazines. “The Women of Worth initiative is inspired by L’Oréal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, ‘Because You’re Worth It.’ I am proud to celebrate these 10 extraordinary women who bring this mantra to life. Their dedication to their causes and their many achievements truly demonstrate that all women have the power to make a difference,» said Karen Fondu.

Consumers had an opportunity to visit womenofworth.com and cast their vote for the honoree and charity that inspired them most. Taryn Davis who founded The American Widow Project received the most online votes and was awarded an additional $25,000 at last night’s ceremony.

To commemorate their dedication, the 10 incredible honorees have received $5,000 for their respective charitable cause and $5,000 in their name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF)—L’Oréal Paris’ primary philanthropic partner. To date, L’Oreal Paris has raised over $18 million on behalf of OCRF to honor its commitment to women.

The 10 honorees, chosen by an elite group of judges, represent a myriad of causes and commitments across the country, and prove that each of us can make a difference in the world (for the full list of honorees and their projects, go to the website).