For the first time in its 12 years of SPA Romania Annual Conference, despreSpa.ro offered prizes celebrating the evolution of the market.

We rewarded spas that make a difference and manage to bring spa and wellness experiences to the level of art - with a trophy like a work of art - created by the young Romanian sculptor, Ovidiu Toader.

*Best Spa Experience - @Anette SPA Timisoara

*Best Day SPA - for Relax - Shiseido SPA @ Stejarii Country Club

*Best DAY SPA - For detox - Atasagon Detox & Wellbeing Center

*Best Day Spa - Alternative Therapies / Holistic Practices - Thai Therapy Timisoara

*Best DAY SPA Spa & Wellness for the whole family - private business:  Aqua Park TISA Spa Resort

*Best DAY SPA - Spa & Wellness for the whole family - local authorities FONTANA Spa & Balneo

*Best DAY SPA - In historic building - Baia Populară Public Service Sibiu

*Best DAY SPA - The best spa chain - THAIco SPA

*Best MEDICAL DAY SPA - Alternative/ complementary/ integrative medicine - Eliade Clinic

*Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - For traditional spa treatment - GRAND PRIZE:  ANA HOTELS Hotel Europa & Health SPA in Eforie Nord

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - For traditional spa treatment - Special Jury Award: ALMA HEALTH CENTER

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - For relaxation & leisure - GRAND PRIZE: Balvanyos Resort, Grand Santerra Spa

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - For relaxation & leisure - Special Jury AWARD - Lotus Therm Spa & Luxury Resort 5* Băile Felix

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - Alternative / Complementary Therapies / Holistic Practices - Up the River Spa @ Lebada Resort

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - For the whole family - Creanga SPA

* Best SPA HOTEL / RESORT - In historical building - SPA SPA CENTER HOTEL PALACE HOTEL Baile Govora

* Best SPA Hotel / Resort - Best Spa Hotels / Spa Resorts - Ana Spa Collection, Ana Hotels

* Best SPA HOTEL - GRAND PRIZE - Fenyo SPA

* Best HOTEL SPA - SPECIAL JURY AWARD - Silena Mountain Spa Hotel Sinaia

* Best HOTEL SPA - Boutique Hotel - Country Spa

* Best HOTEL SPA In historical building - Cellarium Slow Down Spa, Castel Daniel

* Best RESORT SPA - SunGarden Golf & SPA Resort

* Best SPA CONCEPT - Wellness & lifestyle Spa: Grand Santerra Spa

* Best SPA CONCEPT - Medical Spa - Spa Center Covasna Hotel Hotel Căprioara

* Best SPA CONCEPT - Synergic Concept Traditional Spa Treatment and Wellness-Lifestyle - ALMA HEALTH CENTER

* INOVATIV Spa Treatment - Hands-on treatment Thai Therapy by Prof Elena Nastaca

* INOVATIVE Spa Treatment - High-tech treatment (7.2) - TECHIRGHIOL REST & RECOVERY SPA

* BEST Signature Spa Ritual - Herculum Spa Bacolux Bacolux Aphrodite Resort Baile Herculaneum

* BEST SPA PICTURE - GRAND PRIZE - Shiseido Spa @ Stejarii Country Club

* BEST SPA PICTURE - SPECIAL AWARD - Iaki SPA

* Best SPA Destination (resorts) - Băile Tușnad resort, represented by SPA Hotel O3zone

* Best SPA DESIGN - GRAND PRIZE - Grand Santerra Spa

* Best SPA DESIGN - SPECIAL JURY AWARD -  Diviana Spa Bacolux Hotel Diana Baile Herculaneum

* Best Health and Well-being Centre Spa Program - ANA HEALTH SPA EFORIE NORD

* Best Health and Well-being Program - Firms and corporations - Myhive Romania

* Best SPA MANAGER - Loredana Chis, SUNGARDEN GOLF & SPA RESORT

* BEST SPA SUPPLIER (equipment, cosmetics, consumables, services) - COMPLETE BEAUTY

* BEST SPA Product - GRAND PRIZE - Yon-ka represented FENYŐ SPA

* BEST SPA Product - SPECIAL JURY AWARD - Thalgo

Congratulations to all the winners!

Thanks to the members of the jury: Maria Rendes, Oana Barza, Oana Manole, Daniela DumitruToni Androne. Thanks to Maria Rendes and Oana Barza for the structure of the award categories and the questions in the Applications.

Thanks to ClickArt for the photos, David Sergiu - DJ, Marius Dragus for presenting the Spa Romania Awards Gala and our hosts, SunGarden Golf & Spa Resort!