2014 LVSA Awards

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(L to R) Kate Wind LVSA Board, Shannon Stringert LVSA Board, Stephanie Doud LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Blake Feeney LVSA 2014 Spa Director of the Year, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Michael Garvey LVSA President

(L to R) Kate Wind LVSA Board, Shannon Stringert LVSA Board, Stephanie Doud LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Blake Feeney LVSA 2014 Spa Director of the Year, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Michael Garvey LVSA President

Las Vegas, NV, December 4, 2014 – The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held their year end Spa Director’s Social. It was hosted by the Spa at Mandalay Bay Resort on the Las Vegas strip. The event was highlighted with the presentation of the 2014 LVSA Awards.

Matt Gallagher, Spa Director at New York New York was presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award for his time, effort and charitable contributions during the year. Professional Massage was named Outstanding Member for their continued support and contributions to the LVSA. Joy Matti from The Linq Hotel & Casino won the Spa Manager Dedication Award in recognition for her commitment in the workplace and support of her peers within the LVSA.

Blake Feeney, the former Spa Director at Wynn & Encore and Canyon Ranch was named Spa Director of the Year for his legacy in the spa industry, leadership role in representing Las Vegas spas and years of support. Also a Board member of the International Spa Association (ISPA), Mr. Feeney is now the Principal at Feeney & Co., a Las Vegas area consulting firm.

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) was started in 2002 as a networking solution for Las Vegas spa directors and vendors. The propose was to inspire and encourage spa directors to share ideas, services and industry trends in a fun, social setting with the goal of providing the best possible spa experience for Las Vegas guests. For more information please visit: www.lvspas.com

2013 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 5, 2013

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held their year end Spa Director’s Social at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on the Las Vegas strip. The event was highlighted with the presentation of the 2013 LVSA Awards.

Shawn Granito, Associate Spa Director at Canyon Ranch won the Spa Manager Dedication Award; Lu Costigan from Coola was voted Outstanding Member and Jennifer Lohman the Spa Director at Bally’s was presented with the Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award.

The Spa Director of the Year Award was presented to Stephanie Doud from The Mirage. The award is presented each year to the spa director who exemplifies what it means to be a professional. Ms. Doud has been an LVSA Board member for over six years and consistently supported the Association. She has been recognized for being a model for spa service excellence in Las Vegas.

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Michelle Wilkos-LVSA Board Member, Stephanie Doud-2013 Spa Director of the Year, Michael Garvey-LVSA President

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Lu Costigan-2013 Outstanding Member Award, Stephanie Doud-2013 Spa Director of the Year Award, Jennifer Lohman-2013 Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award

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Shannon Stringert-LVSA Board Member, Laura Tuerck-2013 Spa Manager Dedication Award (on behalf of Shawn Granito), Jennifer Lynn-LVSA Board Chair, Michael Garvey-LVSA Board President

 

2012 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 6, 2012

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held their year end Spa Director’s Social at the Vdara Hotel on the Las Vegas strip.
The event was highlighted with the presentation of the 2012 LVSA Awards.
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Spa Manager of the Year: Zack Thomas

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(L to R) Jennifer Lynn, LVSA Board Chair, Stephanie Doud, LVSA Board, Shannon Stringert, LVSA Board, Zack Thomas, Liz Lesser, LVSA Board and Michelle Wilkos, LVSA Board.

Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award:
Deirdre Strunk

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(L to R) Deirdre with family and LVSA Board.

Outstanding Member Award:
Hylunia

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(L to R) Shannon Stringert, LVSA Board, Stephanie Doud LVSA Board, Dr. Link, Hylunia, Liz Lesser, LVSA Board, and Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair.

2011 LVSA Awards

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Las Vegas, NV, December 8, 2011

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) held their year end Spa Director’s Social at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas on the Las Vegas strip.
The evening was once again highlighted by the presentation of the 2011 LVSA Awards.
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Ella Stimpson
2011 Spa Director of the Year

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(L to R) Cindy Kuo LVSA Board, Blake Feeney LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Ella Stimpson LVSA Spa Director of the Year, Liz Lesser LVSA Board, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Michael Garvey LVSA President.

Bill Ochoa Humanitarian Award:
Stephanie Doud

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(L to R) Cindy Kuo LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Stephanie Doud LVSA Humanitarian Award, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board, Liz Lesser LVSA Board.

Spa Manager Dedication Award:
Shannon Stringert

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(L to R) Blake Feeney LVSA Board, Jennifer Lynn LVSA Board Chair, Shannon Stringert LVSA Spa Manager Dedication Award, Liz Lesser LVSA Board, Michelle Wilkos LVSA Board.