HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS AWARDS Generating excitement for our brands as we continue to reinforce their authority remains an important strategy. This year, two books, Bobbi Brown Beauty Evolution and Michael Gordon’s  Hair Heroes, from the founder of Bumble and bumble, shared the wisdom and experience of two of the beauty business’ most respected leaders. More than 100 medical professionals attended the Clinique-sponsored First Annual Dermatology Update to gain new insights into skin aging. And the Company once again supported Breast Cancer Awareness by sponsoring the lighting of hundreds of global landmarks in pink, including Harrods department store in London. Leading beauty associations and media worldwide honored The Estée Lauder Companies’ products and people with over 150 prestigious awards. The Company received Cosmetic Executive Women Best in Beauty awards for Estée Lauder, Clinique and Origins; a FiFi award for  kate spade beauty, and the Prix Santé award for Clinique. Evelyn H. Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President and Founder and Chairman of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, received France’s Legion of Honor in recognition of her campaign to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. She also celebrated the publication of  An Eye for Beauty ,which benefits the Foundation.