Wellness Feature – May 2017

American Spa Debuts the Women in Wellness Award

American Spa is taking action to celebrate some of our industry’s most powerful females with the Women in Wellness Awards, an exciting new accolade that honors phenomenal women. An esteemed panel of spa and wellness journalists will select  winners in the following categories:

• Industry Icon– This award will honor a long-time spa leader, at the spa or manufacturer level, who saw the potential of our industry and influenced its growth and success.
• Visionary– This spa leader inspires others with original ideas and a strong vision for the future of our industry, as well as effective strategies to help achieve those goals.
• Innovator– Here, we’ll honor an inventor, formulator, or out-of-the-box thinker who has introduced a new method, technology, or product.
• Rising Star –This industry newcomer is making an impact with new, cutting-edge, and exciting ideas.
• Mentor– Whether an educator, a leader of a group or organization, or a company head, this woman is making a difference by serving as a trusted advisor and shining example to others.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, visit www.womeninwellnessawards.com, and submit an application by June 1. Here is the link to cast the entry: https://pages.questexweb.com/Spa_Women-in-Wellness-Awards-LP.html  Winners and finalists will be announced in our September issue in a special “Women in Wellness” section that will feature the deserving winners and runners up with in-depth articles that delve into their impressive contributions. We will also host a Women in Wellness Awards event this fall to celebrate the nominees.

By Julie Keller Callaghan I American Spa Magazine

http://www.americanspa.com/health-wellness/american-spa-debuts-women-wellness-awards