2019 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 19, 2019 – The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held the 2019 Awards Night at the Sahara Las Vegas. Ms. Erika Valles from Wynn & Encore was the named Spa Director of the Year for her leadership at the two five-star spas.

(L to R)Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Michael Garvey LVSA President, Erika Valles Spa Director of the Year, Jeff Wescott LVSA Board, Liz Lesser LVSA Board & Deeba Haq LVSA Board

Laura Loza from the Bellagio was presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award for her work as co-chair of both the 2019 Cancer Climb for City of Hope and the “Goat Wine Yoga” exercise class benefiting NextStep Fitness. The award was marked by a special donation to the World Wild Fund.

Laura Loza

Tanya Killeen from Kopari Beauty won the vendor Award for Outstanding Member. Tanya was recognized for her personal support of the Association and professionalism with spa members.

Tanya Killeen

Saundra Waggoner from the Waldorf Astoria was named the winner of the Spa Manager Dedication Award for her work ethic, dedication and support of her outstanding spa staff.

Saundra Waggoner

A special Community Support Award was presented to the Team from Professional Massage for their continued support of the numerous LVSA charities. A check for $2000 was presented by the Team to Board Member Deidre Strunk to kick off the 2020 Cancer Climb.

Professional Massage