the 2019 isPa innovate aWards
By J a m i s o n s to i k e
EVOLVE & INNOVATE
Contrary to what we may want, time moves in one direction—forward—and
the spa industry is no different. Innovation is necessary to survive and thrive in our
industry, and a single key innovation can lead to a widespread evolution—or revolution—
through the world of wellness and spa. The ISPA Innovate Awards, created in 2013,
celebrates ISPA members whose innovations are deemed the most significant by their peers.
Across four categories—Leadership and Philanthropy, Experiences and Treatments,
Technology and Equipment, and Products—the following innovations demonstrate the imagi-
nation and dedication of ISPA members around the world. These treatments, programs and
products represent the future of our industry, from philanthropic products and community-
focused wellness to nature-centric treatments and exciting new partnerships.
Leadership and Philanthry
CONSCIOUS COCONUT
Fair Trade, Organic Coconut Oil That Gives Back
Philanthropy is fundamental to Conscious Coconut, a provider of coconut oil
products. Its ethically sourced oil is Fair Trade USA certified, then packaged by
adults with developmental disabilities in Tampa, Florida. And for every
product sold, Conscious Coconut donates a meal to a child through Feeding
America.
“Business owners and our teams can no longer put a product on the market
in good faith knowing that people up and down the supply chain are being
treated unfairly or unjustly,” says Danielle Conte, founder. “We have
committed to being the change-makers. We know it has to start somewhere.”
SucceSS Story: “Since our launch in May 2015, we have donated over
150,000 meals to hungry kids through Feeding America.”
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