Application Form ESPA Innovation Awards 2016

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1 ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS 2016 Application Form ESPA Innovation Awards 2016 ESPA Innovation Awards

2 Innovation? Innovation 1 is a new idea, device or process.innovation can be viewed as the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, unarticulated needs, or existing market needs. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, governments and society. The term innovation can be defined as something original and, as a consequence, new, that "breaks into" the market or society. While a novel device is often described as an innovation, in economics, management science, and other fields of practice and analysis innovation is generally considered to be a process that brings together various novel ideas in a way that they have an impact on society. Innovation differs from invention in that innovation refers to the use of a better and, as a result, novel idea or method, whereas invention refers more directly to the creation of the idea or methoditself. Innovation differs from improvement in that innovation refers to the notion of doing something different rather than doing the same thing better. 1 Source: Wikipedia ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

3 ENTERING APPLICANT BRAND/DESTINATION NAME APPLICANT CATEGORY ADRESS WEBSITE INNOVATION AWARD CONTACT PERSON AND BUSINESS TITLE DIRECT TELEPHONE ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

4 Please ensure that all sections of this form are completed, that all signatures are obtained and, that you type or print your name on this form in the manner that you wish it to appear on your certificate. Further details or supplementary material may be attached to support the information provided in the Application Form, according to the Award Criteria Framework for best evidence on Innovation (SEE APPENDIX) Return this Application Form accompanied by the supplementary material to: ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS 2016 Jury of the ESPA Innovation Awards Deadline: 30th April 2016 Submissions to the Judges Panel will not identify the name of the candidate. 1. Category entered: (X) C1: INNOVATIVE SPA & HEALTH RESORT DESTINATION C2: INNOVATIVE MEDICAL SPAS C3: INNOVATIVE SPA HOTEL C4: INNOVATIVE SPA CONCEPT C5: INNOVATIVE HEALTH SPA PROGRAM C6: INNOVATIVE SPA RESEARCH ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

5 2. Description of the innovation: ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

6 3. Primary area to which the innovation applies: This section should explain which functional area(s) of operations the innovation applies to; i.e.: (X) Marketing: Operations: Management: Design: Product/Service: 4. Intended purpose and development process: This section should explain what process / issue / opportunity the innovation was conceived and intended to address. ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

7 5. Results of the innovation / Measurable outcomes: This section should describe the overall results; i.e., what the innovation accomplished relative to its intended purpose. (i.e., cost savings or sales or market share or REVPAR or overnights or number of guests or value of new business realized etc.): ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

8 PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH PHOTOS, VIDEOS OR CATALOGUES Applicant s Representative Person and Business Title I hereby certify that the information above is true and accurate. Signature: Date of Application: ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

9 Contacts for further information: Tel: Adress: espa.awards@espa-ehv.eu European Spas Association Rue d Arlon, 50 B 1000 Brussels BELGIUM ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

10 Application Form Appendix Evidence on Innovation Award Criteria Framework Applicants must provide comprehensive answers to the following questions and attach relevant documentation to evidence the innovation ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

11 CATEGORY 1: INNOVATIVE SPA & HEALTH RESORT DESTINATION Awarded to: City Planning / Urban Development Plan / City Management / Destination Ambience / Facilities / Unique Selling Proposition / Marketing / Environment Protection Eligible to enter: SPA Municipalities Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation like Pictures, Videos, Brochures, Catalogues): 1. Is there a plan with perspectives for the long term Spa / Health Resort development? 2. How and to which extend is the municipal administration involved in the support and the development of the Spa / Health Resort? 3. Is there an innovative marketing concept to promote the Destination? 4. Are the local citizens well informed and/or did they participate in the decisions so as to build up the service mentality necessary for the success? ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

12 CATEGORY 2: INNOVATIVE MEDICAL SPA Awarded to: Product / Design / Spa Management / Concept / Innovative Medical Spa Treatments / Unique Selling Proposition / Marketing /Environmental Protection Eligible to enter: Medical Spa, centers, clinics or facilities (using local & natural resources) / (Thermal Spa, Thalasso Spa, Climate Spa, Kneipp Spa, Radon Spa, Therapeutic Mud Spa, other spas using natural resources e.g. clay and peat, chalk, peloids and healing gases ) Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation like Pictures, Videos, Brochures, Catalogues): INNOVATIVE PRODUCT: Concept Treatment planning and packaging; Health packages; Food and nutrition; Training of the management and оf the staff Other INNOVATIVE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE MEDICAL SPA: Design and equipment; Turned to the nature conservation; Operate all year round; Other. INNOVATIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT: Does the Medical Treatment enhance: Health awareness, Healthy lifestyle / behavior Disease prevention Relaxation, The overall health and wellbeing balance LOCAL/REGIONAL SIGNATURE: Does the Medical Spa offer include natural products or products with natural elements from the region? ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

13 CATEGORY 3: INNOVATIVE SPA HOTEL Awarded to: Product / Design / Spa Management / Unique selling Proposition / Marketing / Innovative Programmes Eligible to enter: Spa Hotels Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation like Pictures, Videos, Brochures, Catalogues): INNOVATIVE PRODUCT: spa menu content and vision treatment planning and packaging spa programmes or spa treatments services /welcome of the guests; individual services/. INNOVATIVE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE SPA HOTEL: design, and equipment of the spa center accommodation /for hotels/ dining /for hotels / turned to the nature conservation operate all year round. LOCAL/REGIONAL SIGNATURE: Does the Spa Hotel offer include natural products or products with naturalel ements from the region? ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

14 CATEGORY 4: INNOVATIVE SPA CONCEPT Awarded to: Building / Design / Equipment /Technology / Nature integration Eligible to Enter: Companies specialized in spa design / spa construction / remodeling companies / design and/or production of spa equipment Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation like Pictures, Videos, Brochures, Catalogues): CONCEPT AND FACILITY DEVELOPMENT: Does the concept offer unique details and paneling, high-quality technology at the execution? PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Does the concept includes Brand and signature USP, local and regional elements, treatments menu, tailored treatments according to the guest needs and wants? MANAGEMENT Does the concept includes software management; prior evaluation to the guests, recommendations to the guests; management training; staff training? ENVIRONMENT Is it a environmental friendly concept? ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

15 CATEGORY 5: INNOVATIVE HEALTH SPA PROGRAM Awarded to: Treatment concept / Implementation / Procedures / Duration of the treatment / Effective Program Outcome Eligible to enter: Spa managers, spa facilities Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation like Pictures, Videos, Brochures, Catalogues): IMPLEMENTATION: Is there a clearly defined methodology, techniques of performance/execution? PHILOSOPHY: Does the concept offer unique details and paneling, high-quality and innovative medical procedures at the execution? It s meant for disease prevention or healthy lifestyle enhancement? EFFICIENCY: Is there any way to measure and control the efficiency of the program? DEVELOPMENT: Does the program includes signature elements, professional and retail products? EFFECT: Does the Health Treatment enhance: health awareness, healthy lifestyle / behavior disease prevention relaxation, the overall health and wellbeing balance LOCAL / REGIONAL SIGNATURE: Does the program include natural products or products with natural elements? ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

16 CATEGORY 6: INNOVATIVE SPA RESEARCH Awarded to:research that challenge and seek novel theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions. Eligible to enter: Researchers Comprehensive answers to the following questions would be expected (feel free to attach relevant documentation): PRODUCTIVITY AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPA & HEALTH RESORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION SCIENTIFIC MERIT AND INNOVATIVE NATURE OF THE RESEARCH PROGRAM FEASIBILITY OF THE RESEARCH IMPACT OF THE RESEARCH ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

17 Contacts For further information: Tel: Adress: espa.awards@espa-ehv.eu European Spas Association Rue d Arlon, 50 B 1000 Brussels BELGIUM ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS

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