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Creative spirit and innovative minds should never go unnoticed. In fact, because we value imagination, enterprise and excellence so highly at ISPA, we believe they should be rewarded. Let’s join together to celebrate ISPA’s exceptional award recipients and their accomplishments.
ISPA Innovate Awards
Established to highlight the remarkable amount of creativity and adaptability displayed by ISPA member organizations, the ISPA Innovate Award categories focus on Business Practices, ISPA Member Partnerships, Technology and Philanthropy.
2023 ISPA Innovate Awards Timeline: Coming soon!
2022 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | Setting the Bar in Technology for Wellness Across the World
HEI Hotels & Resorts | C.A.L.M. Rooms for Associates- Creating Acceptance & Love with Material Change
Noel Asmar Group Inc. | Noel Asmar Uniforms Becomes First Health and Wellness Uniform Provider
Strata at Garden of the Gods Resort & Club | Women-Led, Whole-Women Focused, Integrated Wellness Program
Eminence Organic Skin Care | Water Catchment Project to Benefit 1,700 Tanzanian Farmers
FarmHouse Fresh | Rescue for Two-Rescuing Complexions and Neglected Animals
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita | Yappy Wellness
The Polo Club of Boca Raton | Helping Those to Enjoy the Little Things
Book4Time | Yield Management, Demand Generation Pricing
Lemi Group | Enhancing Guests Wellness Experience
Living Earth Crafts | Vibro-Acoustic Resonance Therapy
The Spa at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort | Incorporating Wellness Into the Overnight Experience
2021 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | “Lead with Care” Global Operating Guidelines
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group | Inner Strength: Outer Strength Online Course
STRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club | Wellness Concierge Medical Memberships
Noel Asmar Group Inc. | Face Masks with Filter Pocket and Uniform-Matching Shields
Beauty Changes Lives | COVID-19 Relief Grant
Eminence Organic Skin Care | New Product Donation Initiative
Goddess Health & Wellness Day Spa | Raising Scholarship Funds for Underprivileged Women
Pure Fiji | Supporting Rural Communities in Times of Need
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | Touchless Wellness Therapies
Earthlite/Living Earth Crafts | Bolster Implemented in 200 Critical Care Units
ResortSuite | Touchless Mobile App Empowers Guests to Manage Experiences
WTS International | Virtual Platform Supporting Mental Health and Wellness
2019 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
Conscious Coconut
Hilton Worldwide
Saltability
KNESKO Skin
The Edgewater Spa
The Spa at Cliff House
Hyperice Inc.
Living Earth Crafts
Technogym
Circadia by Dr. Pugliese
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
2018 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
Canyon Ranch in Lenox
Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Salt of the Earth
American Spa Magazine
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Dazzle Dry
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
RAD
Book4Time, Inc.
Living Earth Crafts
Technogym
Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Tucson
Miraval Resort & Spa
Zents Body Care
2017 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Zeel
The Spa at Meadowood Napa Valley
Remede Spa at the St. Regis Aspen Resort
Innovative Spa Management
Milagro Spa – Manasquan
emerginC
Sanitas Skincare
Shankara, Inc.
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Noel Asmar Group Inc.
Saltability
Living Earth Crafts
TouchAmerica
Zeel
Kerstin Florian International
Lake Austin Spa Resort
2016 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Spafinder Wellness 365
Spa Gregorie’s
Eminence Organic Skin Care
FarmHouse Fresh
Global Wellness Day
COOLA
Saltability
Salt of the Earth
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina
Jindilli
The Spa at Meadowood Napa Valley
2015 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Sanitas Skincare
colorescience
BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa
Saxon/Hart
WTS International
Spa Gregorie’s
Encore Spa at Wynn Las Vegas
Comphy Co.
HydroPeptide
Living Earth Crafts
2014 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
COOLA Suncare
East Village Spa
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
SpaEquip Inc.
The Spa at the Breakers
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Montage Resort & Spa
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Spa Gregorie’s
The Spa at Pinehurst
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Montage Resort & Spa
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Spa Gregorie’s
The Spa at Pinehurst
Belmond the Inn at Perry Cabin
Body Bliss
Mio Skincare
Osea Skincare
ResortSuite
2013 ISPA Innovate Award Winners
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Fayez SpaFour Seasons Maui
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Hiatus Spa + Retreat
Hutchinson Consulting
JW Marriott San Antonio – Lantana Spa
The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness
The Mirage Spa
Miraval Resort & Spa
Phytomer Corporation
School of Resort and Hospitality Management at Florida Gulf Coast University
Spa 4 the Pink
The Spa at Charleston Place
The Spa at the Peabody
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ISPA Conference Awards
Each year, there are three awards given to individuals at the ISPA Conference Power 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
2019 – Mick Ebeling
2022 – Leon Logothetis
2023 – Ben Nemtin
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.
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
2019 – Bryan Williams
2022 – Ella Kent
2023 – Jennifer Wayland-Smith
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)
2019 – Jeremy McCarthy
2022 – Kerstin Florian
2023 – Nerio Alessandri
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 Distinguished Service Award has been awarded several times:
2022 – Colin McIlheney
This award was given in recognition of many years of dedicated service to ISPA through the partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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.