Keeping up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and titans in the spa and wellness industry is a must for anyone wanting to stay ahead of the curve. In this roundup, we delve into the recent luminaries that have received major awards and accolades, cementing their status as industry game-changers.
Read on to learn more about Living Earth Crafts' pioneering LED light therapy treatment table, Circadia's triumphant sweep at the Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe Awards, the inspiring Leading Ladies Awards hosted by Candace Holyfield Parker, FarmHouse Fresh's 20th Anniversary celebrations, and Miraval Resorts & Spas' trailblazing wellness initiatives. These companies and individuals are not just creating waves, but shaping the future of the spa world.
1. Living Earth Crafts (LEC) to be Honored at 2025 ISPA Conference
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) will be honored by the International SPA Association (ISPA) at the 2025 ISPA Conference with an ISPA Innovate Award. These prestigious awards highlighting breakthrough achievements of ISPA resource partner members and recognize spas that have implemented cutting-edge philanthropic partnerships, retail initiatives, spa experiences, operational improvements and remodels or renovations over the past year.
James Chenevey, president and CEO will represent Living Earth Crafts onstage at the 2025 ISPA Conference, to celebrate their Innovate Award winning submission, the Radiance PT the industry’s first multi-purpose LED light therapy treatment table in the New Product Launch Technology-driven Spa Equipment category.
“We are thrilled to honor the recipients of the 2024 ISPA Innovate Awards,” said ISPA president, Lynne McNees.” “These awards recognize the respected spas and exceptional products developed by our resource partners that are shaping the future of the spa industry, setting new standards in innovation and excellence, and providing our members with transformative initiatives and tools to exceed.”
According to Living Earth Crafts’ CEO Jim Chenevey, “We are truly excited to offer the proven healing effectiveness of Celluma’s versatile and proprietary light therapy to integrate with the facial and bodywork treatments our wellness clients currently offer, elevating the healing experience for their clientele. With easy incorporation into existing treatments or used as an unattended supplemental treatment, the clinically proven pulsed LED light therapy significantly raises the bar of both healing effectiveness and client experience. We are honored to be recognized by our industry as being the best at our craft. We strive every day to make the finest equipment that spa and salon operators can count on to enhance the elegance of their space. Thank you for this recognition."
2. Circadia Celebrates Recognition in Product Awards
Circadia is proud to announce an incredible honor as the winner of 14 prestigious awards in the 2024 Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe Awards, a publication representing the Spanish-speaking demographic in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This recognition underscores Circadia’s dedication to creating high-quality, results-driven products that deliver exceptional efficacy for diverse skin types and needs.
“Our award winners represent some of the best products in the industry, carefully selected for their quality and efficacy,” said Sara Jones, editor of Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe. Circadia is humbled to be included in this distinguished group, reflecting our commitment to science, innovation, and global inclusivity.
Award-Winning Products
Circadia’s recognized products span a wide range of categories, showcasing our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our global spa and wellness community:
- Best Cream Cleanser: Amandola Milk Cleanser
- Best Sensitive Skin Product: RoseEase Relief Cream
- Best Probiotic Face Product: Pre & Post Biotic Nourishing Mask
- Best Retinol/Vitamin A Product: Vitamin A Boosting Cream
- Best Brightening Serum: Bright White Serum
- Best Anti-Aging Mask: Alpha Gel Mask + Amino Acid Complex Powder
- Best Revitalizing Mask: Snow Algae & Spirulina Cooling Mask
- Best Eye Cream: Full Circle Eye Repair
- Best Lip Product: Lip Renewing Hydrator
- Best Men’s Night Moisturizer: Nighttime Repair Cream Plus
- Best Men’s Grooming Product: Men’s Grooming Kit
- Best Beard Product: Hydralox
- Best Body Firming Product: Firming And Shaping Gel
- Best Spa Robe: Circadia X Mansfield
- Best Spa Uniforms: Circadia X Noel Asmar
“We are honored to be recognized by Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe,” said Michael Q. Pugliese, CEO of Circadia. “These awards highlight our unwavering dedication to delivering excellence and innovation in the spa and wellness industry, ensuring that our products resonate with professionals and consumers globally.”
Related: All The Winners of ISPA's 2024 Innovate Awards
3. Candace Holyfield Parker Hosts Exclusive Leading Ladies Awards
The highly anticipated Leading Ladies Awards, hosted by business mogul and founder of Spa Boss Tribe, Candace Holyfield Parker, celebrated exceptional women making transformative impacts across various industries. Held at the elegant Café Neiman Marcus in Atlanta, the exclusive event highlighted the achievements of trailblazers in entrepreneurship, wellness, media and activism.
The ceremony began with a red carpet at noon, offering attendees the opportunity to mingle, take photos, and set the tone for an afternoon of celebration. The main program featured the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony and a networking luncheon, during which honorees were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their industries and communities. Among the distinguished guests was Shyneka Richardson, a celebrated radio and TV personality known for her significant influence in urban media. D’Zhane Parker, a dedicated activist and board member of Black Lives Matter, was also in attendance, sharing her commitment to advocacy and community empowerment. Dr. Jasmine Williams, widely acknowledged for her life-changing natural hair care products and scalp treatments, inspired guests with her story of perseverance and triumph over personal hardship.
Candace Holyfield Parker, widely respected for her work in business mentorship, expressed her gratitude for the honorees and attendees, stating, “This event is about more than recognition. It’s about celebrating resilience, leadership, and the extraordinary contributions these women have made in their fields. Each of them represents what it means to break barriers and create lasting impact.” Guests were encouraged to capture special moments throughout the event and share them on social media, tagging @sixfigurespachick to spread the message of empowerment further.
4. FarmHouse Fresh Celebrates 20th Anniversary
FarmHouse Fresh is celebrating 20 years of skin care transformations. To mark the milestone, the brand launched its “You Beautiful You” Campaign - a year-long commemoration of customers' transformations, including a Dream Trip giveaway for five deserving customers and their guests to the McKinney, Texas skin care headquarters and Animal Sanctuary.
FarmHouse Fresh is proud to unveil five luxurious, new products, including a celebratory golden two-piece facial illumination set, a collection infused with the nourishing power of organic cactus pear, and a peptide-rich lip plumping treatment. Each product is thoughtfully crafted to provide rapid rejuvenation, a healthy glow and soothing comfort for every complexion—all while advancing the brand’s heart-centered mission of rescuing both skin and animals.
“For 20 years, we’ve believed that skin care should do more than transform skin—it should transform lives,” says Shannon McLinden, founder and CEO of FarmHouse Fresh. “With each jar and bottle, our customers not only get professional spa-level care for their skin with fresh, farm-grown ingredients, but they also play a vital role in helping us rescue abused and neglected animals. Our campaign and new products are our way of celebrating that beautiful purpose.”
5. Miraval Resorts & Spas Recognized with Multiple ISPA Innovate Awards
Miraval Resorts & Spas, in its 30th anniversary year pioneering the well-being space, will be honored by the International SPA Association (ISPA) at the 2025 ISPA Conference with three ISPA Innovate Awards. These prestigious awards recognize spas that have implemented cutting-edge philanthropic partnerships, retail initiatives, spa experiences, operational improvements and remodels or renovations over the past year, while also highlighting breakthrough achievements of ISPA resource partner members.
“We are thrilled to honor the recipients of the 2024 ISPA Innovate Awards,” said ISPA president, Lynne McNees. “These awards recognize the respected spas and exceptional products developed by our resource partners that are shaping the future of the spa industry, setting new standards in innovation and excellence, and providing our members with transformative initiatives and tools to exceed.”
Miraval Resorts & Spas celebrates three Innovate Award winning submissions – Retail Initiative: Intention-Based Curated Shopping Lists for Personalized Wellness Journeys; Spa Operations Initiative: Massage Apprentice Clinic; and Spa Remodel/Renovation/Opening: Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa.
In late 2025, Miraval Resorts will welcome the brand’s first-ever international property, Miraval The Red Sea. This global expansion marks the introduction of Miraval’s signature well-being experiences in the Middle East, where the brand will debut as the only wellness-centered resort on Shura Island as part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea project. Across the portfolio, each Miraval resort will also debut new and notable experiences, from experiential Immersion Weekends with resort specialists at Miraval Arizona, to Miraval Berkshires’ second-annual Family Week and Miraval Austin’s Hoda Kotb-inspired Next Chapter journey.
