Media & Awards
Another memorable ISPA Conference & Expo has come to an end. The world’s leading spa event brought together more than 2,000 spa professionals—healers, thought leaders and philanthropists—for three days of connection and collaboration. Watch the video below for a glimpse of this year’s highlights.
For Eminence, ISPA Conference & Expo 2016 was unforgettable. Company President Boldijarre Koronczay and General Manager Attila Koronczay accepted the Innovate Award for Philanthropic Initiatives—marking a major ISPA win for the second year straight. We also donated 191 organic meals to sick children and welcomed a record crowd to Boldijarre’s Professional Development Session, making this conference truly special.
ISPA Members & Eminence Kids Foundation Provided Over 190 Organic Meals to Sick Children
At ISPA Conference & Expo 2015, Boldijarre became the youngest recipient of the ISPA Visionary Award. In his acceptance speech he shared his childhood battle with leukemia and how natural, organic and Biodynamic® foods helped his recovery. That story inspired the Eminence Kids Foundation, which provides organic meals to sick children to support their healing and long-term health.
The response to Boldijarre’s story was overwhelming—many in the spa community wanted to help. This year, attendees were invited to take a photo with our Eminence Kids bear, and for every photo posted to social media with the hashtag #eminencekids, we pledged to donate an organic meal to a child in need. Thanks to the spa community’s generosity, Eminence Organics provided more than 190 meals in just 40 days.
Eminence Organics Receives the Innovate Award for Philanthropy
The spa industry’s generosity continued: ISPA members voted Eminence Organic Skin Care as the recipient of the Innovate Award for Philanthropic Initiatives in recognition of being the first skincare company to plant five million trees. We reached that milestone with the support of our spa partners through our Forests for the Future™ initiative, which plants a tree for every retail product sold. To date, we’ve planted over six million trees in developing countries worldwide. Boldijarre and Attila accepted the award on behalf of the entire Eminence Organics team as more than 2,000 ISPA members applauded.
In gratitude, we will plant one tree for every ISPA attendee—2,174 additional trees.
Record Number of Spa Leaders at Boldijarre’s Professional Development Session
For the second year running, Boldijarre led an ISPA Professional Development Session that drew over 220 attendees. This year’s talk, “Three Ways to Use Happiness to Grow Your Business,” mixed practical ideas with playful surprises—a world-renowned bubble artist who put Boldijarre inside a bubble, inflatable pool toys, funny prizes and Boldijarre shower poufs. In a session that was educational, inspiring and entertaining, Boldijarre urged ISPA members to leave a positive, lasting impression on customers through charity, clear vision and a good sense of humor.
Attendees loved the session:
“The biggest inspirations for me and my team is to change things up and make it fun!” — Christine King, Your Best Fit
“Love the interaction during the session! I can feel his energy! I am inspired to let my own personality show with my business.” — Iris Shelton, Shelton Management Solutions
“Most fun and amazing session!” — Jacob Rolle, Jasmeine Rels Nails & Esthetics
Beyond the session, we enjoyed warm reunions and new introductions at our booth. To see more photos from the ISPA booth, visit our Facebook album.
Eminence Organics Gifts “Must-Have” Products & Surprises
Attendees were excited at Tuesday morning’s General Session when over 2,000 ISPA members opened their gift bags to find the Must Have Minis Collection and a branded Eminence Organics selfie stick.
That evening, as attendees returned to their hotel rooms, they found a Rosehip Triple C+E Oil, a Boldijarre rubber duck and an invitation to Boldijarre’s Professional Development Session.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and to those who followed the action on social media. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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