Three years ago, American Spa decided to announce the 2017 winners its Professional Choice Awards differently than usual. Instead of announcing all 50 winners (plus finalists) at once, we broke up the categories into groups and announced a few winners from each group per day.
This year, for the awards' 15th anniversary, we followed suit and over the last two weeks we've been celebrating the 12 Days of PCA here on American Spa online and across our social media platforms, bringing you the winners and finalists of each category that you, our professionals, voted for. Now, we've got the complete list of categories, winners, and finalists for you to enjoy.
Below are the winners of American Spa's 2019 Professional's Choice Awards:
SPA STANDOUTS:
1. Favorite New International Spa: Floating Spa at Monkey Island Estate (Bray, UK)
Finalists:
- Cartesiano Spa at Hotel Cartesiano Puebla (Mexico)
- Como Shambhala Retreat at Como Castello Del Nere (Tuscany, Italy)
- Six Senses Krabey Island (Cambodia)
- Natura Bisse Spa at The Village (London)
2. Favorite New U.S. Spa: Miraval (Austin, TX)
Finalists:
- The Phoenician Spa (Scottsdale, AZ)
- The Spa at Peninsula Beverly Hills (CA)
- Nest Spa at Blackberry Mountain (Walland, TN)
- Babor Signature Spa at The Dominick (New York City)
3. Favorite Destination Spa: Miraval (mutliple locations)
Finalists:
- Mii Amo (Sedona, AZ)
- Canyon Ranch (multiple locations)
- Cal-A-Vie (Vista, CA)
- Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico)
4. Favorite Resort Spa: Chuan Spa at The Langham, Chicago
Finalists:
- The Spa at La Costa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad, CA)
- The Phoenician Spa at The Phoenician (Scottsdale, AZ)
- Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa (Manalapan, FL)
- The Diplomat Spa + Wellness at The Diplomat Beach Resort (Hollywood, FL)
5. Favorite Multiple Location Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa
Finalists:
- Chuan Spas at The Langham
- Canyon Ranch
- Burke Williams
- Milk + Honey
SPECIALIZED SPAS:
6. Favorite Romantic Spa: One & Only Spa Palmilla (Los Cabos, Mexico)
Finalists:
- Calistoga Spa Hot Springs (CA)
- The Meadowood Spa at Meadowood Napa Valley (St. Helena, CA)
- Spa Without Walls at Fairmont Orchid (Waimea, HI)
- The Spa at La Mamounia (Marrakech, Morocco)
7. Favorite Green Spa: Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary (Freestone, CA)
Finalists:
- The Living Spa at El Monte Sagrado (Taos, NM)
- B Spa at Bardessono (Yountville, CA)
- Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (Ojo Caliente, NM)
- The Retreat Costa Rica (Atenas)
8. Favorite Cruise Spa: Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea (multiple cruise lines)
Finalists:
- Vitality Spa & Fitness Centers on Royal Caribbean International
- Mandara Spa on Norwegian Cruise Line
- Cloud 9 on Carnival Cruise Line
- Aurea Spa on MSC Grandiosa
9. Favorite Day Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa (multiple locations)
Finalists:
- Burke Williams (multiple locations)
- Oasis Day Spa (multiple locations)
- Hiatus Spa + Retreat (multiple locations)
- Spa Gregorie’s (multiple locations)
10. Favorite Medical Spa: Blue Medi Spa (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Finalists:
- Blue Water Spa (Raleigh, NC)
- Trifecta Med Spa + Wellness (multiple locations)
- Alchemy 43 (multiple locations)
- Tribeca Medical Spa (New York City)
GETTING EQUIPPED:
11. Favorite Treatment Table Manufacturer: Earthlite / Living Earth Crafts
Finalists:
- Oakworks Spa
- Gharieni
- Lemi Group
- Silhouet-Tone
12. Favorite Hydrotherapy Equipment Manufacturer: Lemi Group
Finalists:
- Gharieni
- Kohler
- TouchAmerica
- MTI Baths
13. Favorite Laser and Light Manufacturer: LightStim
Finalists:
- Celluma
- Syneron Candela
- Lumenis
- Sciton
14. Favorite Fitness Equipment Manufacturer: Technogym
Finalists:
- Life Fitness
- Matrix
- Precor
- Peloton
15. Favorite Aesthetic Equipment Manufacturer: Celluma
Finalists:
- HydraFacial
- Silhouet-Tone
- Bio-Therapeutic
- Foreo
A DAY AT THE SPA:
16. Favorite Spa Cuisine: Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, CA)
Finalists:
- The Lodge at Woodloch (Hawley, PA)
- Miraval (multiple locations)
- Canyon Ranch (multiple locations)
- The Phoenician Spa at The Phoenician (Scottsdale, AZ)
17. Favorite Spa Treatment Menu: Chuan Spa at The Langham, Chicago
Finalists:
- Miraval (multiple locations)
- The Spa at Cliff House (Neddick, ME)
- Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa (Manalapan, FL)
- The Diplomat Spa + Wellness at The Diplomat Beach Resort (Hollywood, FL)
FOR HANDS AND FEET:
18. Favorite Nailcare Equipment Manufacturer: Continuum Pedicure Spas
Finalists:
- Earthlite/Living Earth Crafts
- Gharieni
- J&A / Lenox Pedicure Chairs
- Michele Pelafas
19. Favorite Nailcare Line: Dazzle Dry
Finalists:
- OPI
- CND
- Essie
- SpaRitual
20. Favorite Spa Sandal Manufacturer: Oka-B
Finalists:
- Yeah Baby
- Sposh (Universal Companies)
- Sensi
- Zendals
FOR YOUR SPA:
21. Favorite Spa Software: Book4Time
Finalists:
- Vagaro
- Millennium Systems International
- SpaSoft
- MindBody
22. Favorite Distributor: Universal Companies
Finalists:
- ReadyCare
- The Spa Mart
- Telli Industries
- MedSpa Distributors
23. Favorite Private Label Manufacturer: ReadyCare Industries
Finalists:
- Vitelle
- YG Laboratories
- CBI Laboratories
- Spa de Soleil
24. Favorite Spa Uniform Manufacturer: Noel Asmar Uniforms
Finalists:
- Yeah Baby
- Urbane Scrubs
- Jaanuu
- Fashionizer
25. Favorite Spa Robe Manufacturer: The Mansfield Robe Company
Finalists:
- Monarch Cypress
- Boca Terry
- Comphy Co
- Sposh
FOR HAIR & SUN:
26. Favorite Haircare Line: MoroccanOil
Finalists:
- Aveda
- Redken
- Davines
- Pureology
27. Favorite Hair Removal Line: Nufree Nudesse/Finipil
Finalists:
- Cirépil by Perron Rigot
- Satin Smooth
- Lycon
- Gigi
28. Favorite Sunless Tanning Line: Fake Bake
Finalists:
- Coola
- St. Tropez
- Norvell
- SunFX
29. Favorite Suncare Line: Coola
Finalists:
- Tizo
- Suntegrity
- Supergoop
- Image Skincare
FOR THE SKIN:
30. Favorite Skincare Line: Eminence Organic Skin Care
Finalists:
- FarmHouse Fresh
- Image Skincare
- G.M. Collin
- Pevonia
31. Favorite Anti-Aging Line: Pevonia
Finalists:
- Image Skincare
- G.M. Collin
- Le Mieux
- ExPürtise
32. Favorite Sensitive Skincare Line: Hale & Hush
Finalists:
- Pevonia
- Eminence Organic Skin Care
- G.M. Collin
- Dermalogica
33. Favorite Acne Line: Dermalogica
Finalists:
- Image Skincare
- Eminence Organic Skin Care
- IS Clinical
- Repêchage
34. Favorite Men’s Line: Organic Male OM4
Finalists:
- Pevonia
- American Crew
- Jack Black
- The Art of Shaving
35. Favorite Lightening Line: Image Skincare
Finalists:
- IS Clinical
- G.M. Collin
- Obagi Medical
- PCA Skin
FINAL TOUCHES:
26. Favorite Eyelash Extension Line: NovaLash
Finalists:
- Bella Lash
- Borboleta Beauty
- Minkys
- Xtreme Lashes
37. Favorite Eyelash Conditioner Line: Grande Cosmetics
Finalists:
- Revitalash
- Jane Iredale
- RapidLash
- Blinc
38. Favorite Cosmetics Line: Jane Iredale
Finalists:
- Glo Skin Beauty
- Grande Cosmetics
- IT Cosmetics
- Make Up Factory
SOOTHING AND NATURAL:
39. Favorite Indie Beauty Brand: OSEA Malibu
Finalists:
- Grande Cosmetics
- FarmHouse Fresh
- Code of Harmony
- Zents
40. Favorite Ayurvedic Line: Tara Spa Therapy
Finalists:
- Shankara
- Aveda
- Sundãri
- Banyan Botanicals
41. Favorite Aromatherapy Line: Body Bliss
Finalists:
- Tara Spa Therapy
- DoTerra
- Young Living
- Aromatherapy Associates
42. Favorite Natural Line: Naturopathica
Finalists:
- Eminence Organic Skin Care
- FarmHouse Fresh
- Body Bliss
- Kerstin Florian
FOR THE BODY:
43. Favorite Body Care Line: FarmHouse Fresh
Finalists:
- Eminence Organic Skin Care
- Body Bliss
- Comfort Zone
- Phytomer
44. Favorite Anti-Cellulite Line: Phytomer
Finalists:
- M'Lis
- Image Skincare
- Pevonia
- Repêchage
45. Favorite Vitamin and Supplement Line: M'lis
Finalists:
- Nutrafol
- Jane Iredale
- Hum
- Beauty Chef
46. Favorite Health and Fitness Spa: Miraval (multiple locations)
Finalists:
- Canyon Ranch (multiple locations)
- Exhale Spa (multiple locations)
- Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico)
- The Ranch Malibu (CA)
MAKING AN IMPACT:
47. Favorite Company for Product Education: Eminence Organic Skin Care
Finalists:
- LightStim
- FarmHouse Fresh
- G.M. Collin
- Dermalogica
48. Favorite Company for Manufacturer Support: Earthlite / Living Earth Crafts
Finalists:
- LightStim
- Lemi Group
- Gharieni Group
- Oakworks
49. Favorite Spa Consultant: Christi Cano, president and founder, Innovative Spa Productions
Finalists:
- Diana Mestre, Founder, Mestre & Mestre Spa Consulting
- Lynn Curry, president and co-owner, Resources for Leisure Assets
- Sylvia Sepielli, owner, Sylvia Planning and Design
- Amy McDonald Founder and CEO, Under a Tree, Health and Wellness Consulting
50. Most Influential Spa Leader: Catherine Warren, corporate operations director, spa division, WTS International
Finalists:
- William Wesley Myers, regional director of spa and wellness, North America Langham Hotels & Resorts
- Barbara Close, founder and CEO, Naturopathica
- Boldijarre Koronczay, president, Eminence Organic Skin Care
- Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO, Global Wellness Institute
Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists awarded this year. Be sure to check the related stories tab below for a complete list of PCA stories from this year. As always, thank you, our professionals, without whom this wouldn't be possible. Keep an eye here, on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for upcoming info on the 2020 Professional's Choice Awards—our 16th annual awards!
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The 12 Days Of PCA Day One: Spa Standouts
The 12 Days Of PCA Day Two: Specialized Spas
The 12 Days Of PCA Day Three: Getting Equipped
The 12 Days Of PCA Day Four: A Day At The Spa
The 12 Days Of PCA Day Five: For Hands And Feet
The 12 Days Of PCA Day Six: For Your Spa
The 12 Days Of PCA Day 7: For Hair And Sun
The 12 Days Of PCA Day 8: For The Skin
The 12 Days Of PCA Day 9: Final Touches
The 12 Days Of PCA Day 10: Soothing And Natural