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.
2023 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.
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.
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.
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Sponsor/Exhibit: Kerri Bellias, 336-945-0265
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