I am thrilled to share our first recipients of SpaRetailer’s 30 Under 40 award. We had so many amazing nominations and applicants — it was truly difficult to whittle it down to just 30.
Our mission with 30 Under 40 is threefold:
Raise the winners’ profiles in the industry.
Encourage the hot tub industry by displaying the passion these people have for our field, showcasing the bright future ahead for us all.
Show how great a career in the hot tub industry can be, inspiring current or potential young professionals to stay or join.
I was encouraged by what I read as I went through not just the winners but all the nominees. A through line was seeing everyone’s higher calling — improving the well-being of their customers. It’s something we can lose sight of as we’re bogged down in day-to-day work, but I hope you have a renewed sense of pride for the impact our industry and its products have.
This will be an annual program for SpaRetailer going forward, appearing in our October issue. We will open nominations again in April, so if there’s someone you wish was represented here, be on the lookout in 2025.
Best,
Megan Kendrick, publisher