ISPA AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS

ISPA Visionary Award

Visionary Award recipients are members of ISPA and pioneers of the industry. They have contributed significantly toward the definition and positive movement of health and wellness over the lifetime of their careers. Recipients include founders, founding members of the ISPA Board of Directors and early contributors to the formation of ISPA. Each individual has owned a spa or been in the spa business 20 years or more.

ISPA Visionary Award recipients:

1999 - Sheila Cluff
2000 - Werner Mendel
2003 - Frank Van Putten
2004 - Edwin Neill II (posthumously)
2005 - John and Ginny Lopis
2006 - Sylvia Sepielli
2007 - Clodagh
2008 - Robin Zill (posthumously)
2009 - Dr. Howard Murad
2010 - Deborah Szekely

ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award

Dedicated Contributors have been active in ISPA and have contributed significantly to the growth of ISPA. Each has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the ISPA organization or significantly assisted in the promotion of ISPA or some component of it. Several have served on the ISPA Board of Directors, served as chairs of committees and/or given extra service by taking on significant tasks that promote ISPA and its values.

Dedicated Contributor Award recipients:

1999 - Richel D'Ambra
2000 - Bernie Burt
2003 - Jane Segerberg
2004 - Peter Sng
2005 - Jack Morrison
2006 - Gayle Brady
2007 - Dr. Jonathan DeVierville
2008 - Robin Zill (posthumously)
2009 - Pat and Juanita Corbett
2010 - John & Karen Korpi 
2011 - Angela Cortright 

ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award

Recipients of the Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award have contributed significantly toward humanitarian efforts. Their work promotes behavioral changes that contribute to longevity and/or quality of life for the entire planet. They are not necessarily members of ISPA but have been recognized because their efforts support overall well being and encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit just as ISPA member spas do around the world.

Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award recipients:

2000 - Dr. Andrew Weil
2001 - All ISPA members in honor of 9/11
2002 - Alex Szekely (posthumously)
Renamed in honor of Alex Szekely, presented to Deborah Szekely on Alex's behalf
2003 - Dr. Kenneth Cooper
2004 - Ruth Stricker
2005 - Deborah Szekely
2006 - Dr. Michael Jacobson
2007 - Dr. Maya Angelou
2008 - Sir Sidney Poitier
2009 - Lance Armstrong
2010 - Doc Hendley
2011 - Bert Jacobs