About Horace Empowerment Inc.
Horace Empowerment Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization founded in 2004 by husband and wife team, Markeith and Rosalene Horace. Established for the purposes of Charity and Education, Horace Empowerment Inc. provides teen workshops and Cosmetology scholarships and donations for youth and young adults interested in careers in the field of cosmetology and salon ownership.
After 15 years of hosting an annual Scholarship Hair and Fashion Show in Columbus, GA, The Hair Connection, Horace Empowerment decided that Stylists, Barbers, and other Beauty Professionals needed to be recognized and awarded for their talents.
In 2011, The Beauty Honors was born.
A message from our founder
Mentoring local high school students has allowed me to come into contact with teenagers with exceptional talent and potential. The one thing I saw standing between their dreams and the realization of those dreams, was lack of funds to pay for the necessary education. As a licensed hair stylist of 30 years and salon owner for 24 years, I understand that there is more to being in the Beauty Business than just styling hair. If someone is to be successful in this profession, you must be trained in Beauty AND Business. The beauty industry is near and dear to my heart. I've seen lives change. I've seen stylists go from the "kitchen", on to become Salon Owners, Cosmetology Instructors, National Educators and even Celebrity Stylists. The possibilities are endless. It is my desire to help talented students receive the education needed to pursue a successful career in the field of Cosmetology.