Exclusive Recognition Program Honors Marketing Technology Innovation Leaders at Growth Hacking Live 2025
San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – Essance Skincare, a plant-based, education-first skincare brand that uses grassroots micro-influencers and trend-forecasting R&D to bring innovations years ahead of the mainstream, has been selected as one of only five nominees for the Rising Visionary Award at the inaugural Nexus Awards 2025. The highly exclusive recognition program celebrates companies excelling in technology innovation within marketing and marketing automation.
The Nexus Awards represent the most selective honor in marketing technology innovation, with only five companies nominated per category. Essance Skincare was recognized for building a grassroots, data-driven micro-influencer engine and education program that precisely targets end users, accelerates product adoption, and sustains high repeat-customer growth for early-stage, plant-based formulas.
“Being nominated for a Nexus Award validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing technology,” said Jasmine Tran, Founder at Essance Skincare.
“To be comfortable in your own skin is to know true freedom.”
The award ceremony will take place live on September 23rd and 24th, 2025, during Growth Hacking Live 2025 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. Winners will be announced on stage before an audience of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
“The Nexus Awards recognize the builders and innovators who don’t just participate in the marketing technology space – they redefine it,” said Perry Belcher. “Each nominee represents the cutting edge of marketing automation and technology integration.”
The exclusive nature of the Nexus Awards – limited to companies demonstrating exceptional innovation in marketing technology – makes this recognition particularly significant for Essance Skincare. The nomination places them among the most forward-thinking organizations in the industry.
Nominated companies must formally accept their nomination to be eligible for the award. Essance Skincare has confirmed their participation.
About the Nexus Awards 2025
The Nexus Awards honor founders, leaders, and companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through innovation, technology, and real-world execution in marketing and marketing automation. This inaugural program represents the most exclusive recognition in marketing technology innovation.
The awards ceremony takes place during Growth Hacking Live 2025, September 22-24 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. More information is available at growthhacking.com.
The Nexus Awards are proudly sponsored by GoHighLevel, the leading all-in-one marketing platform.
About Essance Skincare
Essance Skincare is a plant-based beauty brand focused on delivering cutting-edge skincare with education that helps consumers understand and adopt innovations early. The company drives growth through a targeted grassroots influencer network and has built a loyal base reflected in consistent repeat-customer gains. Committed to sustainability, Essance donates 2% of online sales to Friends of Trees and supports native-species replanting; the brand was also recognized through the Visa She’s Next grant for passion and commitment to sustainable practices.
Companies that believe they demonstrate exceptional marketing technology innovation can apply for future consideration at thenexusawards.com/apply.
