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LOCAL706.ORG • 9 GUILD NEWS GREG NELSON MAKE-UP ARTIST With a career spanning over 50 years, Greg Nelson has le an indelible mark on the world of make-up. From his early work on Raging Bull with Mike Westmore to his iconic contributions to Michael Jackson's riller, Batman Returns, and Death Becomes Her, Nelson's artistry has earned him an Oscar nomination, two Emmy wins, and two additional Emmy nominations. He is also celebrated for creating the face of Ronald McDonald, a role he held for four decades. His film credits include Harry and the Hendersons, Coming to America, Dad (Oscar-nominated with Dick Smith and Ken Diaz), e Rocketeer, Wolf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Tropic under, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and the cult classic Ratboy. On television, his work has graced e Tracey Ullman Show, In Living Color, Star Trek: Voyager, e X-Files, and 2 Broke Girls. JUDY ALEXANDER CORY HAIR STYLIST Judy Alexander Cory's nearly 60-year career spans from the golden age of Elvis Presley on Clambake to the digital revolution of e Matrix and acclaimed films like Forrest Gump and Hook. Her artistry has earned her two Academy Award nominations and made her a trusted collaborator for stars such as Barbra Streisand, Tom Cruise, and Kathy Bates. Films such as Looking for Mr. Goodbar, e Lonely Guy, Misery, e Marrying Man, Congo, e Lost World: Jurassic Park, Meet the Fockers, American History X, Patch Adams, and e Chronicles of Narnia: e Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe highlight the incredible diversity of Cory's skills. Her TV credits include Matlock, Fantasy Island, and e Boy in the Plastic Bubble, among many others. She has been a member of Local 706 since 1965. 2026 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREES 2025 NOVEMBER Sunday, November 16 MPTF Day at the Ranch 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Calamigos Ranch Wednesday, November 26 Day Before Thanksgiving Office Closes Early Thu.-Fri., November 27-28 Thanksgiving—Office Closed DECEMBER Sunday, December 14 Board of Trustees Meeting 10:00 am Wednesday, December 17 Executive Board Meeting 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 24 Day Before Christmas Office Closes Early Thursday, December 25 Christmas—Office Closed Wednesday, December 31 New Year's Eve—Office Closes Early 2026 JANUARY Thursday, January 1 New Year's Day— Office Closes Early Sunday, January 11 Board of Trustees Meeting 10:00 am Wednesday, January 14 Executive Board Meeting 7:00 pm CALENDAR OF EVENTS Greg Nelson, an Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-winning make-up artist, and Judy Alexander Cory, an Oscar-nominated hair stylist, will be honored with this year's Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, presented by L'Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. e awards will be presented at the gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles.