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Honors & Awards
1 . Ernst & Young ( EY US ) announced Therabody co-founders Benjamin Nazarian , CEO , and Dr . Jason Wersland , chief wellness officer , as the Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award winners , officially recognizing the duo in late 2021 . The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies .
2 . Four Seasons is proud to be named the winner of the Best Culture of Learning category in the LinkedIn Talent Solutions Talent Awards , which recognizes companies that invest in the learning and development of their employees by connecting them to relevant and applicable skills . Four Seasons congratulated their Learning & Development teams worldwide and thanked LinkedIn for the honor .
3 . Noel Asmar Uniforms was awarded Favorite Spa Uniform Manufacturer in the 2021 Professional ’ s Choice Awards from American Spa , making it the 13th time the brand has been named a winner in the awards . President and CEO Noel Asmar says the recognition speaks to the relationship the company has with clients and customers and their commitment to meeting the needs of those who rely on the uniforms the most . Additionally , the brand received the WellSpa 360 Readers Choice Award for Best Spa Uniform Product for their Black Faux Linen Collection .
4 . Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in Texas was featured on The Ellen Show in November , where Executive Producer Andy and one of Ellen ’ s favorite kid guests , Brielle , enjoyed America ’ s largest indoor waterparks at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions . Additionally , everyone in Ellen ’ s audience was gifted a two-night stay at one of Kalahari ’ s four locations .
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Giving Back
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1 . Yon-Ka Paris USA announced late last year that they would be going GREEN ( er ) by eliminating the use of plastic to pack their direct to consumer orders . This follows Yon-Ka Paris ’ 2020 partnership with reusable glass bottle brand BKR , which sought to increase awareness about the dangers of plastic waste and to encourage their customers to choose reusable containers instead of single-use plastics .“ Now more than ever ,” said Yon-Ka ’ s News blog ,“ we all want to make an eco-friendly choice when shopping for everyday products .”
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