Award Winners 2025
Jakarta, Indonesia, 25-April 2025
During the APSWC Round Table 2025, Morrissey Hotel, Jakarta, the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition presented the APSWC Awards 2025 in a night of industry celebration, in the presence of Ni Luh Enik Ermawati, Vice Minister of Tourism, Indonesia. Also attending the event were government officials, and key industry professionals from as far afield as Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan and the Philippines.
Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Community Celebrates Innovation and Excellence at 2025 APSWC Awards
The Asia Pacific region, long celebrated for its rich and diverse spa and wellness heritage, continues to lead the way in embracing wellness as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Despite global challenges, the region’s spa and wellness industry remains resilient, dynamic, and ever evolving.
This spirit of innovation and excellence was on full display at the 2025 APSWC Awards, where top operators, products, and industry leaders were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the spa and wellness industry. The prestigious awards are adjudicated by a distinguished panel of 24 experts spanning spa, fitness, wellness, tourism, and business sectors, representing 18 countries across the region — from Japan to New Zealand and India to Fiji.
To ensure both credibility and inclusivity, the Operator and Product categories incorporate a public voting element, which is weighted equally (50%) with the panel’s assessment. This year, nearly 10,000 public votes were cast, reflecting strong engagement and resulting in intense competition across several categories.
Winners were presented with a custom-designed trophy, handcrafted exclusively for the APSWC Awards in Singapore. Each trophy is sustainably produced from recycled chopsticks, underscoring the APSWC’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility.
First launched in 2023, the APSWC Awards have rapidly evolved, with categories expanding to reflect the fast-changing landscape of the wellness industry. In 2025, a total of 30 awards were presented across 30 categories, recognising excellence from nine countries: Belgium, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Thailand emerged as the top-performing nation, taking home seven trophies, while Martha Tilaar Spa of Indonesia was recognised with four awards, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr. Martha Tilaar for her enduring impact on the industry.
The APSWC Awards continue to shine a spotlight on both individuals and companies for driving innovation and setting new standards in spa and wellness across the Asia-Pacific region.
The APSWC Awards were first presented in 2023 and have evolved quickly with more categories added to encompass the rapidly changing face of our industry. In 2025 a total of 30 trophies were presented in 30 categories to recipients from 9 countries (Belgium, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), with Thailand taking home the most trophies (seven) and Martha Tilaar Spa, Indonesia taking home four trophies, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Martha Tilaar.
The complete list of winners at the 3rd annual APSWC Awards, Jakarta, are listed below.
| CATEGORY | AWARD WINNER |
| Natural Product Line | Harnn Wellness & Hospitality, Thailand |
| Result Orientated Product Line | Petal & Potions, Malaysia |
| Sustainable Skincare Line of the Year | Biossentials Sdn Bhd, Malaysia |
| Product Innovation of the Year | ICOONE Laser Med, Thailand |
| Product Partner of the Year | I plus Q Co., Ltd., Thailand |
| Equipment Partner of the Year | ICOONE Laser Med, Thailand |
| Consultant of the Year | SO.WA Consultancy, Japan |
| Trainer of the Year | Norliza Bt Othman, Malaysia |
| Independent Service Provider | IBH Wellness & Spa Consultancy, Vietnam |
| Wellness Influencer of the Year | Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Belgium |
| Best Newcomer of the Year | Aura Regenerative Wellness Clinic, Malaysia |
| Rising Star Personality of the Year | Sheinette Ivy Gonda Sevilla, Vietnam |
| Industry Personality of the Year | Wulan Tilaar, Indonesia |
| Management Company of the Year | Martha Tilaar SPA, Indonesia |
| Corporate Wellness Program of the Year | The American Club, Singapore |
| Employer of the Year | Angkor Grace Wellness Resort, Cambodia |
| Wellness Business Innovation of the Year | Bondahaven, Malaysia |
| Community Service Achievement | Martha Tilaar SPA |
| Sustainability Champion | Namia River Retreat, Vietnam |
| Best Wellness Immersion | Nawa Wellness Resorts Inc, The Philippines |
| Association of the Year | Bali Spa & Wellness Association, Indonesia |
| Day/Club Spa of the Year | Let’s Relax, Thailand |
| Hotel Spa of the Year | PAÑPURI Organic Spa, Park Hyatt, Bangkok |
| Resort Spa of the Year | PAÑPURI Wellness Harbor at Andaz Pattaya |
| Wellness Centre or Clinic of the Year | Cosmed Clinic, Indonesia |
| Wellness Resort of the Year | Nawa Wellness, The Philippines |
| Fitness Centre / Movement Studio of the Year | The American Club Gym, Singapore |
| Meditation / Mental Wellbeing Centre of the Year | Aum Yoga Center, Angkor Grace |
| Wellness Menu of the Year | The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila |
| Lifetime Achievement | Dr. Martha Tilaar, Indonesia |
This year’s recipient of the APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Martha Tilaar a true icon on Indonesian heritage and a trail blazer in the global spa and wellness industry. From a small salon in her garage to a global brand, she is celebrating 55 years in the industry, never wavering from her mission to empower women, uplift communities, and preserve the soul of Indonesia through beauty. The Board of the APSWC recognized Dr. Martha Tilaar for her contribution to the industry and invited Ni Luh Enik Ermawati, Vice Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia to present the accolade to her daughter Wulan Tilaar on her behalf.
The APSWC Awards 2026 will be presented in Siem Reap, Cambodia in April 2026.
About the APSWC:
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition was officially registered as a not-for-profit trade association in Singapore in July 2007, with a mission to act as a bridging mechanism between countries to promote, protect, educate, and develop the spa & wellness industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
Since its launch, the Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) has grown in both size and reputation. It is a regional body which links the national spa associations and key industry players from the Asia-Pacific nations and seeks to address the challenges presented by the evolution and growth of the Asian Pacific spa industry through education, protection, promotion and development of the industry in the region. As of March 2025, the APSWC Board of dedicated industry professionals live in India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore & Thailand, and work on a 100% voluntary basis to represent over 1,300 spa and wellness operators and related businesses across Asia Pacific and beyond.
The APSWC also holds an annual Round Table event, bringing together key industry players from across the region to discuss problems and solutions which is then presented to the industry, regional governments, media, and relevant third parties via a White Paper to help give guidance to both the industry and those responsible for its governance. The 2025 APSWC Industry White Paper supported by Lovinfit Group, Italy, will be released in mid-May 2025 on the APSWC website www.apswc.org
For more information contact chairman@apswc.org or info@apswc.org