BADEN-BADEN, Germany,
March 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Glamorous award ceremony in Baden-Baden: winners for the best
international care products and spas have been honored
in Baden-Baden / Franziska van
Almsick wins the "Special Prize"
for her social engagement with children
Last night, the GALA SPA AWARDS 2017 took place in Baden-Baden.
This marks the 21st time that people and lifestyle
magazine GALA, together with Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, has
awarded the renowned commendation, which has become one of the most
important beauty and spa awards worldwide. The most innovative
beauty products, best international care concepts and most
beautiful hotels were honored at a glamorous award ceremony. The
experts did not have an easy task: with more than 260 product
submissions, the number of applications was higher than ever this
year. Just like in previous years, the highlights of the evening
included the two outstanding personalities who were announced the
"Beauty Idol" of the year and received the "Special Prize".
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The "Beauty Idol" of the year is Ana Ivanović. She combines
natural beauty with athleticism and elegance. Regarded as the most
beautiful tennis player in professional sports, she has been number
one in the world rankings and started studying business management
early on to set the course for her professional life after her
active sports career. Ana Ivanović's social engagement includes her
role as Unicef ambassador for her native country, Serbia. With more
than four million fans and followers on her social media channels,
the former professional athlete is a role model who motivates many
people. Be it in sports, at breakfast or when strolling through a
farmer's market, Ivanović lives up to her "healthy living"
motto. Her hashtag "#anahealthyliving" conveys a conscious
lifestyle to her followers that includes a healthy and enjoyable
diet as well as exercise and fun. The judging panel honored her as
"Beauty Idol" 2017 for her inspiring personality.
This year's "Special Prize" goes to Franziska van Almsick who is still one of
Germany's most popular sports
personalities. Today she is dedicated to helping other people. When
van Almsick became a mother herself,
she decided to support children. In 2010, she founded "Franziska
van Almsick Schwimmkids e.V.", an association advocating free,
qualified swimming lessons in German schools. Her topmost concern
is that every child learns to swim so that they feel safe when they
step into water. By awarding her the "Special Prize", the judging
panel thanked Franziska van Almsick
for her special contribution.
Some 200 invited guests gathered for the award ceremony at
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, including representatives from the
cosmetics industry as well as renowned representatives of the
luxury hotel industry, culture and show business sectors. Prominent
guests included Maria Höfl-Riesch, Verona Pooth, Eva Padberg, Ursula Karven, Julia Dietze, Wolke Hegenbarth, Thomas Heinze, Jorge
Gonzalez, Franziska Knuppe,
Lisa Martinek, Michi Beck, Carolina
Vera and Birthe Wolter, among
others. Designer Guido Maria
Kretschmer hosted the evening. Following the award ceremony,
British singer Jasmine Thompson
delighted the audience with an acoustic concert.
In addition to co-initiator Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, event
sponsors Aigner, BMW, Fabletics, La Biosthétique, Pommery,
Shiseido, and UND Gretel made a vital contribution to the success
of this year's GALA SPA AWARDS.
The winners of the GALA SPA AWARDS 2017 at a
glance:
"Beauty Idol" category:
Ana Ivanović
"Special Prize" category:
Franziska van Almsick
"Luxury Concepts" category:
La Mer - The Serum Essence
"Innovation Concepts" category:
Sisley - Sisleÿa l'Intégral Anti-Âge
"Cult Concepts" category:
Freiöl - Pflegeöl (skincare oil)
"Men Concepts" category:
Pharmos Natur - Pharmos Natur for Men (Body & Power Lotion,
Cleansing & Shaving Gel, Effect Serum)
"Organic Concepts" category:
Santaverde - Age Protect Fluid & Serum
"Treatment Concepts" category:
Dorissima - Siddhartha Hamam Signature Treatment
"Luxury Hotel City/Resort" category:
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway,
Germany
"Innovative Spa Concepts" category:
Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal
For more information please visit http://spa-awards.gala.de/
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About the GALA SPA AWARDS
The GALA SPA AWARDS is one of the most important international
beauty and spa awards. Only first-class care products and
hotels/locations that meet the holistic requirements of the GALA
SPA AWARDS are honored. The independent judging panel comprises the
following members: medical aesthetics physicians Dr. Barbara Sturm and Dr. Susanne Steinkraus, stress management and
time-out coach Susanne Preiss,
television presenter Judith Rakers,
dermatologist and cosmetic science professor Dr. Martina Kerscher, CEO of Brenners Park-Hotel
& Spa Frank Marrenbach, stylist and publisher Armin Morbach, GALA editor-in-chief Anne Meyer-Minnemann, head of the GALA beauty
department Frie Kicherer, and GALA
beauty editor Ariane Häusler.
Press contact
GALA
PR / Kommunikation
Theda Harms
Gruner + Jahr GmbH & Co KG
phone: +49(0)40/3703-2980
e-mail: harms.theda@guj.de
http://www.gala.de