ISPA CELEBRATES INNOVATION in the spa industry each year with the Innovate Awards . In 2024 , the awards initiative expands to include recognition of new product launches , philanthropic partnerships and spa offerings .

The Innovate Awards Series now incorporates ISPA ’ s New Product Awards , which were offered for the first time last fall . Exciting products from ISPA Vendor Members were recognized in 18 different categories based on product type . Each member company received one complimentary entry , with additional entries available for a nominal fee .

The Innovate Awards Series will also recognize new initiatives and philanthropic efforts in spa operations . By rolling the New Product Awards into the Innovate Awards Series this year , the application and voting processes will be streamlined . Applications will be available online September 16 . Only members are eligible to apply and only members may vote , ensuring industry peers select a winner for each category . Award recipients will be recognized in early 2025 in Pulse , at the ISPA Conference and through industry media promotion . Stay tuned to experienceispa . com / awards for eligibility criteria and deadlines .

ISPA OFFERS A VARIETY of volunteer opportunities for members to get more involved with ISPA and build new connections .

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Participate in the monthly Snapshot Surveys Attend virtual Town Halls Share press releases , company updates and personnel news in the Member News column Contribute to Pulse magazine — as a subject matter expert or as an author Connect with ISPA on social media Attend the annual ISPA Conference Participate in the annual ISPA Foundation Auctions Contribute data from your organization to the annual ISPA U . S . Spa Industry Study ( conducted by PwC ) Serve as an ISPA Ambassador , Resource Partner Task Force member or Collaborative on Higher Education ( CoHE ) member Learn about ISPA Board service , or just express your thoughts to a current Board member

Find out more by clicking “ Volunteer Opportunities ” under the About ISPA tab on experienceispa . com , or email ispa @ ispastaff . com with questions . n

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