Stand Alongside Lanserhof, Chiva-Som, and SHA" as Award Winners

The independent wellness award trusted by 2,500+ spas and retreats worldwide. Free to apply in 10 minutes, judged on programmes, practitioners, atmosphere, and measurable guest outcomes.

As recognised by globally leading publications

The Global Recognition Awards put your achievements in front of the audiences that matter most.

"validation that no amount of self-promotion can replicate"
Harper's Bazaar
"winners turn recognition into brand value"
Vanity Fair
"transparent evaluation and demonstrated impact"
"recognition that carries genuine market weight"
Fast Company
"gives brands the credibility they need to scale"
Variety
"the connective tissue between innovation and visibility"

Recognising the spas and retreats redefining what wellness can do.

The Global Recognition Awards programme is for wellness operators not simply keeping pace with the moment. They are setting it. From urban day spas refining service rituals to remote sanctuaries transforming guests over weeks, we identify and amplify the properties making a measurable difference.

Backed by an independent panel of industry experts, former spa directors, and integrative health practitioners, our award carries real weight. Winners join an exclusive network of operators, gaining credibility, press attention, and the demand that comes with verified distinction.

WHY THIS RECOGNITION MATTERS

Recognizing excellence through integrity, selectivity, and global impact.

Credible

Independently judged and transparently evaluated. Every recognition is assessed by an expert panel using a structured scoring framework — ensuring fairness, merit, and genuine credibility.

Selective

Prestige earned, not given. Companies undergo a rigorous multi-stage evaluation, with only a limited number of recipients recognised annually — preserving exclusivity and distinction.

Global

Recognised across borders and industries. With participation from 45+ countries across multiple sectors, these awards highlight innovation and leadership on a truly international scale.

Impactful

Recognition that drives real results. Awarded companies strengthen brand authority, attract investor interest, and gain enhanced visibility across media and market channels worldwide.

Featured Spa Winners

Clinique La Prairie

📍 Montreux, Switzerland Founded in 1931, the clinic pioneered the CLP Longevity Method™, a medically supervised protocol delivered by more than 50 specialists across nutrition, genetics, and regenerative medicine on...

Lanserhof Lans

📍 Lans, Tyrol, Austria Operating since 1984 as the original Lanserhof resort, the 67-room Tyrolean clinic delivers the LANSERHOF Concept, a Mayr-medicine protocol combining naturopathy, chronomedicine, and psychoneuroimmunology, reset through...

Lanserhof Tegernsee

📍 Marienstein, Bavaria, Germany Opened in January 2014 across 21,000 m², designed by Christoph Ingenhoven and Enzo Enea, the 70-room Bavarian clinic earned Condé Nast Traveler's "Most Effective Medi-Spa" award...

Ready to Join Them?

Join Lanserhof, Chiva-Som, SHA, and 2,500+ globally recognised wellness operators celebrated for shaping the future of human transformation. Nominations close soon, and every application is independently judged on merit.

How Do I Get Nominated?

Spas, retreats, and individual practitioners can be nominated by themselves or by any guest, industry expert, or stakeholder. The nomination process is open to wellness operators of every format, from urban day spas to remote sanctuaries, at no cost.

Describe The Screening Process

Each submission is reviewed by our editorial team for completeness, eligibility, and category fit. Properties that pass screening are advanced to the panel for full evaluation against the framework.

Shortlisting Process

Shortlisted properties are evaluated using the Rasch model, creating a precise, linear scale that allows fair comparison across categories. Properties applying in different regions or formats are scored on a consistent global benchmark.

Evaluation Process

An independent panel of industry experts (including former spa directors, integrative health practitioners, and senior editors of the major wellness titles) assesses each finalist on programmes, practitioners, atmosphere, hospitality, and measurable outcomes.

Announcement of Winners

The awards programme offers wellness operators and practitioners a platform to showcase and gain recognition for their achievements. Winners receive digital certificates, features in high-profile publications, and promotional write-ups.

Simple 3-Step Process

Basic Info

Tell us who you are and what your brand represents

Select Category

Choose the award category that best fits your achievements.

Share Achievement

Submit your best work for evaluation by our elite panel.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I nominate my company for the Innovative Companies Award?
You can self-nominate or be nominated by a client, partner, or industry stakeholder. Simply complete the nomination form on our website with accurate details about your company’s innovations, market impact, and growth. Nominations are open to businesses from all countries at no cost.
No. There is absolutely no application fee. Our goal is to ensure all companies — regardless of size, stage, or sector — have the opportunity to be recognised for their innovative contributions and achievements on the global stage.
Candidates are evaluated across six dimensions: Innovation, Market Impact, Leadership, Sustainability, Growth Trajectory, and Social Responsibility. Our expert panel applies the Rasch psychometric model — grading companies on a 1–5 scale where 5 represents world-class, exceptional achievement. This ensures a fair, bias-free comparison across all applicants regardless of industry.
Absolutely. Startups and early-stage companies are strongly encouraged to apply. We celebrate innovation at every stage of business development — from bold new ventures through to established global enterprises — provided there is demonstrable world-class achievement or extraordinary ability in their field.

Winners receive an award badge for use across all brand touchpoints — website, proposals, pitches, and social media. They also benefit from international media coverage across our global partner publications, access to a network of 2,500+ globally recognised companies, and the independent validation that attracts investors, partners, and top talent.

Selection follows a five-stage process: (1) Nomination, (2) expert eligibility screening, (3) Rasch model shortlisting — a statistical approach converting ordinal scores into objective interval measures, (4) in-depth evaluation by our panel of industry judges, and (5) winner announcement by email. Only companies demonstrating world-class or exceptional achievement are selected.

The nomination form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. After submission, our team will acknowledge receipt. Shortlisted companies may be invited to provide supplementary information — such as company profiles, achievement summaries, and supporting testimonials — to assist with the Rasch model evaluation.

Why Apply?

Hina Chohan

I highly recommend this awards program to anyone looking to gain recognition for their hard work. The experience was positive, professional, and truly rewarding

Alexander Ward

Being recognized globally helped me feel more confident talking about our achievements. It’s reassuring to know our efforts are being noticed.

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