The Sustainability Awards recognise innovation and leadership by the spa industry, in support of a vital planet and vital people.
Winners include Michael Bruggeman, CEO of skincare brand Organic Male, who received the Dedicated Contributor Award. Mohonk Mountain House, a castle resort near New York City, received the award for Sustainable Building and Complexions Spa won the Leadership in Sustainability award for a day spa.
American environmentalist Paul Hawken was given the Visionary Award while Hawaiian skincare brand Honua was named Sustainable Spa Brand.
Spa Anjali in Colorado won the Leadership in Sustainability for a wellness centre and spa linen brand Comphy Co was commended for Leadership in Sustainability for equipment.
Karen Short, GSN board president, says: “Proactively caring for the health of our planet and people is what the spa industry has always been about. By recognising the achievements in spa and sustainability, GSN elevates the awareness of success stories to inspire and create positive change.”
The awards were judged by Rona Berg, editor in chief of Organic Spa magazine, Julie Keller Callaghan, editor in chief of American Spa magazine, Debra Duneier, founder of EcoChi, Glenn Hasek, editor of Green Lodging news and Ulli Peck, founder and owner of The Wellness Agency.
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