Wellness Innovation

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 ideas and concepts 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 to be met?

The submitted innovation has to 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 needs to be 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 2024

Nine international innovations for the spa and wellness market were nominated in the current competition, ranging from technical products, spa applications and wellness programs to spa design and business concepts. The expert jury presented the Wellness & Spa Innovation Award 2024 four times.

Capsix for iYU

Jury statement:
This technological robotic AI innovation for the spa industry impressed and convinced the jury the most this year. With its mobile, gentle and adaptable robotic hand, iYu provides a pleasant deep tissue massage, in direct contact with the human body and with scientifically pr>ven positive effects on health and well-being. This pioneering development is backed by 4 international patents and a series of accompanying scientific studies and publications. mehr Information

BierKulturHotel Schwanen for Beer Spa

Jury statement:
At the BierKulturHotel Schwanen, the design of the spa area consistently follows the guiding theme of “beer” and is implemented down to the smallest detail in an authentic beer cellar experience. The beer barrel steam bath, which is one of the spa attractions, is unique in the world. mehr Information

roboSculptor for Robosculptor

Jury statement:
RoboSculptor is a major technological advance in the field of vibro-compression treatment using rotating spheres that affect the connective tissue and vascular system. The treatment, which was previously carried out with the help of a mechanical hand-held device, is now performed by an autonomous robotic system with AI support. mehr Information

Fit & Beauty for BEAUTYFIT Biskuits

Jury statement:
The new BEAUTYFIT cookies provide a complete vegetarian diet throughout the day. This makes it possible to lose weight without starving, without bad moods, without nutrient deficiencies and without unfavorable blood sugar spikes. These new bars make it easier for overweight people to take the first step towards a healthy weight and a healthy diet. They are also a healthy snack for everyone. mehr Information

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