The International SPA Association (ISPA) has revealed the 2024 ISPA Innovate Awards winners, honoring outstanding achievements among Spa and Resource Partner members. These awards, voted on by ISPA’s membership, spotlight innovation in key areas such as philanthropic partnerships, retail programs, spa experiences, operational improvements, and renovations. Resource Partners were also recognized for groundbreaking product launches and charitable initiatives.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the 2024 ISPA Innovate Awards recipients,” said ISPA President Lynne McNees. “These exceptional members have set new standards for creativity and excellence, driving the spa industry forward with their innovative contributions.”
This year, ISPA members evaluated a record-breaking number of submissions, selecting winners whose initiatives have made a significant impact. Below are the categories and recipients of the 2024 ISPA Innovate Awards, showcasing the remarkable work being done across the spa industry.
Innovative Philanthropic Partnership
- Eminence Organic Skin Care: Eminence Organics Supports Ocean Restoration through Revolutionary Coral Reef Regeneration
- Melia Hotels International: Employee Wellness for Cancer Support
- The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa (Trellis Spa): Receive One, Give One Facial for Oncology Patients
Spa Retail Initiative
- Autograph Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa: “We Care” Regimen Card with Retail Bounceback
- Miraval Resorts: Intention-Based Curated Shopping Lists for Personalized Wellness Journeys
Spa Amenity
- Ojai Valley Inn & Spa: Spa Ojai Wellness Postcard
- The Spa at Séc-he: The Earthing Zone: Integrated Acoustic Vibrations VR Grounding Healing Lounge
Spa Experience
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler: Skwalwen Healing: Indigenous-Inspired Wellness Treatments in Whistler
- Spa Montage Laguna Beach: The Five Senses
- The Coeur d’Alene Resort Spa: The Spa After Dark Event Series
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando Grande Lakes: Spa After Dark & Spring Fling Event
- The Spa at Séc-he: 4D Nature VR Immersion Body Wrap
Spa Operations Initiative
- Miraval Berkshires & Miraval Arizona: Massage Apprentice Clinic
- The Spa at Sea Island: Team Member Engagement Champion
Spa Remodel/Renovation/Opening
- Fairmont Spa at Mayakoba: Fairmont Spa reawakens with holistic Mayan-Inspired Therapies and Nature-Infused Serentiy
- Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Park Hyatt Aviara: The Life in Balance Spa
Resource Partner New Product Launches
- Apparel & Footwear: Noel Asmar Group Inc.: Unique and memorable pieces designed to capture the essence of their brand
- Aromatherapy & Candles: Beauty of Hope: Seven Seas Candle Collection
- Body Care: KNESKO Skincare: KNESKO Gold Repair Body Serum
- CBD: Yon-ka Paris: Serum CBD
- Cosmetics: Jane Iredale THE SKINCARE MAKEUP: ColorLuxe Eye Shadow Stick
- Facial Skin Care: Eminence Organic Skin Care: Eminence Organics’ Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder
- Facial Skin Care Device: Therabody: TheraFace Depuffing Wand
- Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements: Art of Tea: Illuminate Tea
- Hair Care: Moroccanoil: Scalp Revitalizing Tonic
- Sleep: Pure Fiji: Pure Fiji Sleep Pillow Mist
- Software: Book4Time: RevStream Analytics
- Spa & Fitness Equipment: SALT Chamber: Aero Salt and Sauna Booth
- Sun Care & Tanning: COOLA: Dew Good Illuminating Body Melt Lotion
- Technology-driven Spa Equipment: Living Earth Crafts: Radiance PT Pulsed LED Light Therapy
- Open Class: Kashwere: A new take on Mommy and Me loved by pets and people
The 2025 International Spa Association Conference
The 2025 ISPA Conference, the year’s largest event for global spa professionals, will be held at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 11-13, 2025.