The Green Spa Networks Awards were recently announced. Miraval Resort and Spa, Living Earth Crafts, Two Bunch Palms and Spa Blue at Del Mar were among the top award recipients at the Green Carpet Spa Sustainability Awards, presented by the Green Spa Network at their Annual Congress in Yosemite, California.
Judges with decades of experience in the industry chose winners in 6 categories including healthy spa cuisine, innovative green products, and dedicated spa and supply brands – from individuals and companies who are shaping the green spa movement.
The Judging Panel included: Julie Keller Callaghan, Editor-in-Chief American Spa Magazine; Mary Bemis, Editorial Director, Insider’s Guide to Spas; Debrianna Berlin, Kiss The Sky; Shelley Lotz, Vios Spa Group.
“It’s rewarding to see so many businesses striving for sustainability because of their values and conscious leadership.” Said Founder of Vios Spa Group, Shelley Lotz. “The Green Spa Network Awards program is important in recognizing the tireless efforts of those who work hard day after day in making the spa industry even more sustainable. It is truly a labor of love and the nominees are always inspiring and impressive!”
The winners were chosen based on various criteria, including: achieving the highest level of sustainability compared to their peers; continuous improvement; setting an example of best practice for the industry to follow; making sustainable practices inviting and desirable to consumers and employees.
In addition to these industry awards, the GSN Board of Directors recognized Robert Zimmer of Zimmer Associates as this year’s Visionary Award recipient and further acknowledged outstanding contributions from the organization’s volunteer roster with a new award. Named in honor of one of GSN’s Founders, the inaugural Tara Grodjesk Dedicated Contributor Award recipients are Rona Berg, Organic Spa Magazine; Tessa Kienow, Ready Care Industries; Lisa Sykes, Universal Companies; Shelley Lotz, Vios Spa Group.
2015 Winners:
Healthy Spa Cuisine Award- Miraval Resort and Spa
Corporate Brand Committed to Sustainability- Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort
Green Supplier / Manufacturer of the Year – Living Earth Crafts
Innovative Green Product of Year- Pedicure Bowls by Victoria’s Essentials Australia
Green Skin Care Company of the Year- Szép Elet
Sustainable Spa of the Year- Spa Blue at Del Mar
Green Spa Network Visionary Award- Robert Zimmer, Zimmer Associates
Tara Grodjesk Dedicated Contributor Award Recipients:
Rona Berg – Organic Spa Magazine
Tessa Kienow – Ready Care Industries
Lisa Sykes – Universal Companies
Shelley Lotz – Vios Spa Group
For more information, visit www.greenspanetwork.org.
