IT ’ S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING , but ISPA award winners Kerstin Florian and Ella Kent will finally , officially accept their well-deserved honors at the 2022 ISPA Conference . Back in 2020 , Florian , founder of

Kerstin Florian International , was selected to receive ISPA ’ s Visionary Award , which is given to someone in the spa industry who has made significant contributions to both the definition and positive movement of health and wellness during their career . That same year , former

ISPA Board Chair Ella Kent , who currently serves as Director of Rooms at Sea Island , was given ISPA ’ s Dedicated Contributor Award , which honors an individual who has contributed

significantly to the growth of the association and promoted its mission and value . ISPA is thrilled to honor these incredible women and recognize their invaluable contributions to our industry alongside the ISPA community . In addition , Power Session speaker Leon Logothetis has been named this year ’ s winner of the Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award — named in honor of the late spa pioneer Alex Szekely . The award recognizes 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 .

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authors ! Get well-acquainted with some us the words to match our boldest , most audacious dreams . of the fantastic individuals — including all three Power Session speakers — who

Go Be Kind will be sharing their insights and wisdom with the ISPA community by pick-

BY LEON LOGOTHETIS This journal from the author of The Kindness Diaries

ing up a copy of their most recent books . details a series of daily adventures designed to help readers step outside of their comfort zones and rediscover kindness in ways guaranteed to lead to a more rewarding , more magnificent life .

Upstream BY DAN HEATH In his latest work , entrepreneurial expert Dan Heath explores our approach to problem solving and argues for a more effective , efficient approach to preventing problems by addressing their root causes instead of simply reacting to their effects .

Audacious Prayers for World Changers

BY JADE SIMMONS Renowned speaker and world-class concert pianist Jade Simmons encourages readers to think , do and be

Friendship in the Age of Loneliness

BY ADAM “ SMILEY ” POSWOLSKY Workplace belonging expert Adam “ Smiley ” Poswolsky published this refreshing , positive guide for taking care of ourselves and our teams at a time when , despite living in an age of digital connection , we ’ re lonelier than ever .

The Inspiration Collection

BY DR . BRYAN K . WILLIAMS Longtime ISPA Conference favorite Dr . Bryan K . Williams shares 45 devotions intended to move , motivate , rejuvenate and uplift readers in those low moments that everyone has experienced at one time or another .

You ’ re Kind of a Big Deal : Level Up by

Unlocking Your Audacity BY ERIN KING International keynote speaker and successful entrepreneur Erin King shares the strategies , tools and inspiration you need to break through the barriers that stand between you and your biggest , most daring and courageous goals .

Crisis Ready BY MELISSA AGNES Crisis management strategist Melissa Agnes draws from her extensive experience helping global brands , government organizations and world leaders to help readers develop an invincible brand built to withstand anything the modern world throws at it .

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