MARCH 20-21, 2025

The Vinoy® Renaissance Resort & Golf Club
St, Petersburg, Florida

ISPA

Awards Ceremony

ISPA had the pleasure of honoring three exemplary industry professionals at the ISPA Industry Reception & Awards Dinner

ISPA AWARD WINNERS:

ISPA EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD

RON PASSAGLIA

Former President & CEO, Restonic

The International Sleep Products Association celebrates individuals who have dedicated their time, energy and talents to serving the sleep products industry. The Exceptional Service Award recognizes those who have devoted their career to the wellbeing and betterment of the industry and have demonstrated personal integrity within their industry, trade association, business and community. Individuals who either work or have worked for ISPA members, current or past, are eligible.

Award recipients are chosen by their peers based on their contributions and leadership to both ISPA and the industry.

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ISPA VANGUARD AWARD

ADAM LAVA

A Lava, Director of Sales

The Vanguard Award recognizes individuals and organizations who lead the way with pioneering ideas that shape the future of the sleep products industry. Eligibility is open to both ISPA members and non-members. Award recipients exemplify leadership identifying, advancing and positioning innovative products, processes and strategies that improve the industry’s ability to serve consumers’ needs for a safe, affordable and restful night’s sleep.

Award recipients are chosen based on their forward-thinking solutions to the challenges our industry faces and their persistence making those solutions a reality.

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MRC Distinguished Service Award

RICHARD DIAMONSTEIN

Paramount Sleep, Managing Director

With its Distinguished Service Award, the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) honors individuals and organizations committed to MRC’s growth and success. Recipients have demonstrated their dedication to the industry developing efficient and effective options for recycling discarded mattresses.

PLUS: A special tribute to Dave Perry for 40 great years covering our industry!

OUR SELECTION PROCESS

ISPA members may nominate individuals or organizations for the awards. A selection committee comprised of at least two manufacturer trustees and two supplier trustees of the ISPA Board will choose the award winners based on these nominations and other input.