Celebrating Sustainability: GSN Planet Announces 2025/2026 Sustainability Award Winners
October 27, 2025 – The 2025 GSN Sustainability Summit concluded in true GSN fashion—with connection, celebration, and a deep sense of purpose. On Tuesday, October 21, GSN Planet honored the winners of the 2025/2026 GSN Sustainability Awards during the annual Awards Gala, recognizing leaders who are redefining what sustainability looks like in the spa and wellness industry.
This year’s winners are:
- The Spa at Spruce Peak, recipient of The Michael Stusser Award for Sustainable Spa/Wellness Facility
- Force of Nature, recipient of The Tara Grodjesk Award for Sustainable Innovator
- True Botanicals, recipient of The Tracie Wertz Award for Sustainable Newcomer
- Acrely Farms, recipient of The Lisa Henry Jacobs Award for Sustainable Trailblazer
These awards beautifully reflected this year’s Summit theme, “The Power of One,” which celebrated the idea that a single action, idea, or individual can spark lasting change. Each winner exemplifies how one purposeful decision—whether it’s a new innovation, a shift in operations, or a commitment to transparency—can inspire others and create meaningful impact throughout the industry.
“These honorees embody the true spirit of GSN—passionate, innovative, and deeply committed to protecting our planet,” said Maggy Dunphy, GSN Board President. “Their work reminds us that sustainability is not just a goal but a journey we all share.”
Dara Mayhew, GSN Executive Director, shared, “Each winner represents a story of creativity and courage—brands and people taking real steps toward a more sustainable future. We’re so proud to celebrate them and the ripple effect their work creates throughout our community.”
The GSN Sustainability Awards honor excellence across multiple categories, recognizing both long-standing leaders and emerging changemakers. The awards were presented as part of GSN’s Sustainability Summit, held October 19–22 at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA.
To learn more about GSN Planet and the GSN Sustainability Awards, visit www.gsnplanet.org.
About GSN Planet
GSN Planet is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving the spa, wellness, and hospitality industries in support of a sustainable future. Its mission is to promote the vital connections between personal well-being, economic sustainability, and the health of our planet. Through networking, education, and best practices developed with its community of innovative green spas, GSN is a resource for vital people building a vital planet.
Press Contacts:
Dara Mayhew
GSN Executive Director
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