ISPA Innovate Awards
At ISPA, creative spirit and innovative minds do not go unnoticed. Established to recognize those companies who have launched innovative solutions and products over the past year, the ISPA Innovate Awards celebrate members who have demonstrated creativity and commitment in the face of an ever-changing market.
Earlier this year, applications for the 2019 ISPA Innovate Awards were submitted by ISPA members and voted on by the ISPA membership. The organization that received the most votes will be awarded ISPA’s Innovation of the Year Award, announced at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo.
2019 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Leadership & Philanthropy Category:
Conscious Coconut - Organic coconut oil made with love and feeds kids.
Hilton Worldwide - Hilton Worldwide School of Wellness Spa Manager Onboarding Program.
Saltability - $340,000 raised for Alzheimer’s care/support/research through event leadership.
Experiences & Treatments Category:
KNESKO Skin – Rose Quartz Chakra Facial featuring Knesko Natural Collagen Hydrogel Masks.
The Edgewater Spa - Brew-Inspired spa treatments complement urban resort’s Brewgrass Concert Series.
The Spa at Cliff House - Adapting treatments to align with shifts in nature.
Technology & Equipment Category:
Hyperice Inc - Recovery and movement enhancement technology to optimize health and wellness.
Living Earth Crafts - Global Customer Service Phone App for product registration and service.
Technogym - Stationary bike simulating the thrill and challenges of outdoor cycling.
Products Category:
Circadia by Dr. Pugliese - Circadia's Innovative skin science meets HydraFacial's patented vortex technology.
Eminence Organic Skin Care - Organic products proven to dramatically reduce acne in 28 days.
Noel Asmar Group Inc. - Athleisure uniforms use recycled fabric made from repurposed plastic bottles.
2017 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
ISPA Innovation of the Year:
Zeel
Experiences:
The Spa at Meadowood Napa Valley
Remede Spa at the St. Regis Aspen Resort
Leadership:
Innovative Spa Management
Milagro Spa - Manasquan
Philanthropic Initiatives:
emerginC
Sanitas Skincare
Shankara, Inc.
Products:
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
Saltability
Technology:
Living Earth Crafts
TouchAmerica
Zeel
Treatments:
Kerstin Florian International
Lake Austin Spa Resort
2016 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Experiences:
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Spafinder Wellness 365
Spa Gregorie's
Philanthropic Initiatives:
Eminence Organic Skin Care
FarmHouse Fresh
Global Wellness Day
Products:
COOLA
Saltability
Salt of the Earth
Treatments:
Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
Jindilli
The Spa at Meadowood Napa Valley
2015 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Business Practices
Sanitas Skincare
colorescience
BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa
Saxon/Hart
Experiences
WTS International
Spa Gregorie’s
Encore Spa at Wynn Las Vegas
Products
Comphy Co.
HydroPeptide
Living Earth Crafts
2014 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Business Practices:
- COOLA Suncare, located in San Diego, California
- East Village Spa, located in Des Moines, Iowa
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, located in Corona, California
- SpaEquip Inc., located in Calistoga, California
- The Spa at the Breakers, located in Palm Beach, Florida
Experiences:
- Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, located in Tallebudgera Valley, Queensland, Australia
- Montage Resort & Spa, located in Laguna Beach, California
- Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, located in Ojai, California
- Spa Gregorie's, located in Newport Beach, California
- The Spa at Pinehurst, located in Pinehurst, North Carlonia
Product:
- Belmond the Inn at Perry Cabin, located in St. Michael, Maryland
- Body Bliss, located in Sedona, Arizona
- Mio Skincare, located in Costa Mesa, California
- Osea Skincare, located in Malibu, California
- ResortSuite, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2013 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
- Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, located in Lantana, Florida
- Fayez Spa, located in London, Ontario, Canada
- Four Seasons Maui, located in Kihei, Hawaii
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs, located in Corona, California
- Hiatus Spa + Retreat, located in Dallas, Texas
- Hutchinson Consulting, located in Sonoma, California'
- JW Marriott San Antonio Lantana Spa, located in San Antonio, Texas
- The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota
- The Mirage Spa, located in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Miraval Resort & Spa, located in Tucson, Arizona
- Phytomer Corporation, located in Salt Lake City, Utah
- School of Resort and Hospitality Management at Florida Gulf Coast University, located in Fort Myers, Florida
- Spa 4 the Pink, located in Denver, Colorado
- The Spa at Charleston Place, located in Charleston, South Carolina
- The Spa at the Peabody, located in Orlando, Florida
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact ispa@ispastaff.com.
ISPA Recipient Awards
Each year, there are three awards given to individuals at the ISPA Conference & Expo General Sessions, these awards include: ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award, ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award and the ISPA Visionary Award.
ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award
The ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award is named in honor of the late spa pioneer, Alex Szekely. It is designed to recognize an individual who acts as a respected contributor to overall well-being, encouraging the renewal of mind, body and spirit - all of which are characteristics embodied by ISPA members worldwide.
Past Humanitarian Award Recipients:
- 2000 – Dr. Andrew Weil
- 2001 – All ISPA members in honor of 9/11
- 2002 – Alex Szekely (posthumously)
- *Renamed in honor of Alex Szekely, presented to Deborah Szekely on Alex’s behalf
- 2003 – Dr. Kenneth Cooper
- 2004 – Ruth Stricker
- 2005 – Deborah Szekely
- 2006 – Dr. Michael Jacobson
- 2007 – Dr. Maya Angelou
- 2008 – Sir Sidney Poitier
- 2009 – Lance Armstrong
- 2010 – Doc Hendley
- 2011 – Bert Jacobs
- 2012 – Lisa Ling (accepted via video)
- 2013 – Blake Mycoskie
- 2014 – Jewel
- 2015 – Alice Waters
- 2016 – John Ondrasik
- 2017 – Peyton Manning
- 2018 – Daymond John
ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
The ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award is given to an active ISPA member who has contributed significantly to the growth of the association. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership and commitment to ISPA and has extensively assisted in the promotion of the association, as well as its mission and vision.
Past Dedicated Contributor Award Recipients:
- 1999 – Richel D’Ambra
- 2000 – Bernie Burt
- 2003 – Jane Segerberg
- 2004 – Peter Sng
- 2005 – Jack Morrison
- 2006 – Gayle Brady
- 2007 – Dr. Jonathan DeVierville
- 2008 – Robin Zill (posthumously)
- 2009 – Pat and Juanita Corbett
- 2010 – John and Karen Korpi
- 2011 – Angela Cortright
- 2012 – John C. Gray
- 2013 – Mary Bemis
- 2014 – Jim Root
- 2015 – Sharilyn Abbajay
- 2016 – Jean Kolb
- 2017 – Dr. Mary Wisnom
- 2018 – Jeff Kohl
ISPA Visionary Award
The ISPA Visionary Award is presented each year to someone in the spa industry who has made significant contributions to both the definition and positive movement of health and wellness over the lifetime of their career, a true spa industry visionary.
Past Visionary Award Recipients:
- 1999 – Sheila Cluff
- 2000 – Werner Mendel
- 2003 – Frank Van Putten
- 2004 – Edwin Neill II (posthumously)
- 2005 – John and Ginny Lopis
- 2006 – Sylvia Sepielli
- 2007 – Clodagh Aubry
- 2008 – Robin Zill (posthumously)
- 2009 – Dr. Howard Murad
- 2010 – Deborah Szekely
- 2011 – Not Awarded
- 2012 – Susie Ellis
- 2013 – Horst Rechelbacher (accepted via video)
- 2014 – Jane Iredale
- 2015 – Boldijarre Koronczay
- 2016 – Geraldine Howard
- 2017 – Sue Harmsworth
- 2018 – Lori Hutchinson (posthumously)
From time to time, a special award is presented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the association and spa industry as a whole. This award, known as the ISPA Pioneer Service Award has been awarded twice:
1998 - Mel and Enid Zuckerman
This award was given in recognition of Canyon Ranch's innovative approach to wellness and its influence on the "wellness movement" in the United States.
1994 - Bernie Burt
This award was given in recognition of Bernie Burt's long-time service to ISPA and the spa industry.
