Deutsche Wellness GmbH

Recognition for
innovative spirit

The German Wellness Association recognizes the innovative strength of the wellness and spa industry and presents the WELLNESS & SPA INNOVATION AWARDS to the best every year. Since 2012, this award has developed into one of the most important industry awards in Europe. Here we present the nominated and awarded innovations of the past years.

Who can apply
for the awards?

The competition is open to individuals, companies and organizations of all sizes worldwide who have a new and pioneering offering in the form of concepts, products, methods or services for the wellness and spa market. As this is an international competition, applications are accepted from all countries.
The application phase starts on May 22, 2024.

What requirements must be met?

The submitted application must make a contribution to improving health and well-being. The benefits and effects should be credibly proven, they must at least be plausible. The innovation must already have been implemented in products, services or processes (at least as a prototype), actually function successfully in the application and be available to the market by the time of the award ceremony at the latest. On the other hand, it must not have been on the market for more than 18 months.

Competition categories 2024

You can apply with your wellness and spa innovations in the following categories:
Environmental and Climate Protection
Spa Technology
Spa Treatment Products
Spa Treatments and Applications
Wellness Programs
Digital Wellness
Spa Design
Spa and Wellness Business Concepts

The Winners 2023

In the current competition, 14 innovations for the spa and wellness market were nominated in four different categories, ranging from technical products, spa and wellness applications, treatment and body care products to new business concepts in the spa and wellness industry. For the first time, there were two winners of the Innovation Award in one category.

BCW Hotels & Resorts Luisenhöhe for the GesundKunft-Conzept

Jury statement: This recently completed new hotel project was based from the outset on a genuine wellness concept with GesundKunft®, which aims to promote health, well-being and inspiration for healthy lifestyles in all architectural and operational aspects, with consistent consideration for nature and ecology. mehr Information

Athletiqo for the reLounge

Jury statement: reLounge offers effective heat therapy, deep massage, pain relief and muscle building with scientifically based methods without hands on. When used in the spa and wellness sector, this lounger impresses with its extremely attractive design and immediate effects. more

BEWEI - for BEWEI HANDS

Jury statement: The BEWEIHANDS innovation is based on an established technique from the medical field which, in combination with modern robot technology, leads to quick and uncomplicated results - both in terms of health and in terms of a visibly improved appearance of the skin. mehr Information

AUFGUSS ROOTS for the Mini Magic Towel

Jury statement: The Mini Magic Towel is made of 100% cotton and its special design and texture make work much easier for infusion masters. With its low weight, it prevents fatigue, pain, discomfort and injuries, without reducing the stability and functionality of the towel. Thanks to its compact size, it can also be used in smaller sauna cabins. mehr Information

IONTO Health & Beauty for Organic cellulose face mask hemp and bakuchiol

Jury statement: According to the jury, the vegan carrier material with LipoButy technology and the new combination of active ingredients has a convincing effect on skin hydration, skin soothing and wrinkle depth, as proven by comparative studies. Another advantage is that the mask can also be integrated into ultrasound treatments without the need for a gel. mehr Information

Services for nominees and winners