2018 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 13, 2018 – The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held the 2018 Awards Night at the Sayers Club at the SLS Las Vegas. Shannon Stringert was the named Spa Director of the Year for his leadership at The Cosmopolitan Sahra Spa and his continued support of the LVSA.

(L to R)Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Liz Lesser, Stephanie Doud & Deirdre Strunk LVSA Board, Shannon Stringert Spa Director of the Year, Kate Wind & Deeba Haq LVSA Board

Kim Fischer from the Bellagio presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award for her work as co-chair of both the 2018 Cancer Climb for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the “Tough Love Goat Wine Yoga” exercise class benefiting NextStep Fitness.

Kim Fischer

Zita Sims of Moroccanoil won the vendor Award for Outstanding Member. Zita was recognized for her personal support of the Association and spa members and constant professionalism with Moroccanoil.

Zita Sims

Caryn Slagle-Scruggs from Excalibur was named the winner of the Spa Manager Dedication Award for her work ethic, dedication and support of her spa staff and the LVSA.

Caryn Slagle-Scruggs

Tandem of winners were named for the two Spa Professional Awards. Alan Kite from Canyon Ranch and Jordania Goldberg from IPATH were recognized for their leadership, hard work and support of the spa community.

Alan Kite

Jordania Goldberg

2017 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 18, 2017 – The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) celebrated a 15th Anniversary at their yearend Awards Night at the Sayers Club at the SLS Las Vegas home of the Away Spa at the W Hotel.

 

Deeba Haq from the Mandalay Bay & Delano was the winner for Spa Director of the Year for her leadership and tireless efforts. She held her team together through numerous challenges in 2017. In addition to her award she was presented with two signed banners from the LVSA membership to present to her spa staff in support of #VEGASSTRONG

(L to R) Michael Garvey LVSA President, Kate Wind LVSA Board, Shannon Stringert LVSA Board, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Deeba Haq Spa Director of the Year, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Liz Lesser & Deirdre Strunk LVSA Board

 

Jessica Catanzaro was presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award for her support of the LVSA and co-chairing both the Cancer Climb for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the “Tough Love” exercise class benefiting NextStep Fitness.

Jessica Catanzaro

Telli Industries won the vendor Award for Outstanding Member. “Team Telli” was honored for her long time support of the LVSA and member spas.

Team Telli

The tandem of AJ Palma & Terri Hovanec from Sahra Spa at The Cosmopolitan we named co-winners of the 2017 Spa Professional Award. The pair was named for the seamless management style and customer dedication. Each has been a longtime supporter of the LVSA.

AJ Palma (stand in) & Terri Hovanec

Niko Siton from Mandarin Oriental was named the winner of the Spa Manager Dedication Award for his constant support and attendance at LVSA events. He was also lauded in recognition for his workplace support of his peers.

Niko Siton 

2016 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 15, 2016 – This was an outstanding evening for the Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) and the largest most luxurious spas in the world. The LVSA held their yearend Awards Night at the Sayers Club at the SLS Las Vegas home of the new Away Spa at the W Hotel.

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2015 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 3, 2015 – Once again the Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA), home of the largest most luxurious spas in the world, held their yearend Spa Director’s Social. The event was held at the Sayers Club at the SLS Las Vegas. The 2015 LVSA yearend event celebrated with the LVSA Awards presentation for the tenth year.

Jody Corpuz, Spa Director at South Point was presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award for her support of the LVSA and hosting her 3rd annual “Tough Love” exercise class to benefit NextStep Fitness.

(L to R) Kate Wind LVSA Board, Michael Garvey LVSA President, Jody Corpuz, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Director of Business Development, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Liz Lesser LVSA Board and Shannon Stringert LVSA Board

(L to R) Kate Wind LVSA Board, Michael Garvey LVSA President, Jody Corpuz, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Director of Business Development, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Liz Lesser LVSA Board and Shannon Stringert LVSA Board

 

Frank Kennedy from Ready Care was a popular choice for the vendor Award for Outstanding Member. Frank was honored for his support of the LVSA Social and charity events for the past ten years.

Frank Kennedy and Jennifer Lynn

Frank Kennedy and Jennifer Lynn

 

Jennifer Barker from The Sahra Spa at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas was named the winner of the Spa Manager Dedication Award in recognition for her commitment in the workplace and support of her peers. Her team from the Sahra Spa was well represented in her support and the humble, hardworking spa manager received due recognition from the LVSA.

Jennifer Barker and the team from Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Jennifer Barker and the team from Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

 

Deirdre Strunk the Spa Director at Canyon Ranch was named Spa Director of the Year for her lengthy list of accomplishments. Her support of fellow spa directors and managers, commitment to charity events in Las Vegas and leadership at our largest spa made her an easy choice. She was supported by her Canyon Ranch Spa team, friends, family and all her fellow LVSA spa directors and vendor partners.

The LVSA Board and Deirdre Strunk

The LVSA Board and Deirdre Strunk