Women in Film, a nonprofit organization supporting women's empowerment and succession, has announced the winners of the Crystal + Lucy Awards®, sponsored by Max Mara.

At the gala dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles on June 11, Nicola Maramotti, a member of the Max Mara family, appeared as one of the presenters, wearing an ice blue dress with a deep slit. She presented the Max Mara Face of the Future® Award to Rose Byrne, star of the hit EX/DirecTV drama Damages, to an actress who is at a turning point in her career through her work in the film and television industry or her contributions to society. Previous recipients of the award include promising young actresses such as Katie Holmes, Emily Blunt, and Chloe Moretz.
Actress and producer Kiki Sugino attended from Japan, wearing a daring, bare-shouldered dress that attracted attention from international media.
The Crystal + Lucy Awards(R) are given to women who have demonstrated outstanding creative talent and achievements in the entertainment industry, and are known as one of Hollywood's most prestigious awards. This year, Cate Blanchett, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film "Blue Jasmine," received the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film, and Kerry Washington, star of the ABC television drama "Scandal," received the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television.