Ten women will have their lives changed and be able to change lives through the Maybelline New York Beauty of Education Award. For the fourth consecutive year, the company is honoring outstanding women who have made a real difference in their communities by working to support educational causes.

Each of the 10 winners for 2008 will be awarded a $10,000 grant earmarked for her educational cause, enjoy a trip for two to New York City for a gala awards event and have a chance to have her cause showcased in a national ad in People magazine.

"This year's award winners will be in good company," said Serena Giovi, vice president of marketing, Maybelline New York, in a news release. "Our past awardees are a phenomenal group of women who inspire, motivate, mentor and teach in their communities every day through education. Maybelline New York couldn't be more proud to support them. We're looking forward to seeing this year's entries."

Past winners have included Oral Lee Brown of Oakland, Calif., founder of the Oral Lee Brown Foundation. Lee adopts first-grade classes with the promise of a college education. Abigail Rosin, of New York City, New York, was founder of Groove with Me, a free dance studio and after school program offering girls enrichment and a safe haven. Marie Vazquez Morgan of Shreveport, La., was a 2006 awardee who runs free seminars in her community to educate people about healthy lifestyle choices.

To learn more about the Maybelline New York Beauty of Education Awards and to nominate someone or yourself, visit www.maybelline.com/beautyofeducation. Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 10.

- FOR THE TIMES