Awards and Recognition

American Spa Magazine

Professional's Choice Award Favorite Distributor of the Year since 2005.
For several years running, Universal Companies has been recognized as the "Favorite Distributor" in the American Spa Professional's Choice Awards, a standard for recognizing excellence in the spa industry.

Universal Companies also sponsors and belongs to a number of national and local organizations. We're pleased to contribute to the spa industry in areas such as sustainability, education, and beauty, and to partner with local business organizations.

Green Spa Network

Silver Guiding Star Sponsor of GSN

2019 Platinum Sponsor of GSN

Green Spa Network Board of Directors

American Advertising Federation
(Southwest Virginia chapter) Corporate Member

2014 - Silver Addy - Digital Advertising, Video "Sposh - Spa Crafted Linens"
2015 - Silver Addy - Integrated Campaigns "Sposh: Think of the Possibilities"
2016 - Best in Show and Gold Addy - Audio / Video Sales Presentation "Intensive / Intensive Eyes in 15 Minutes"
2016 - Silver Addy - Out-of-Home Installation "Premier International Beauty Trade Show Booth"
2016 - Silver Addy - Packaging Campaign "Intensive / Dramatically Transform"
2017 - Gold Addy - Packaging "Intensive Trial Kit"
2017 - Gold Addy - Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film / Video / Sound "SpaMoments Website, Logo, Packaging"
2017 - Gold Addy - Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film / Video / Sound "Catalog Teaser Video"
2017 - Judge's Choice - Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film / Video / Sound "Catalog Teaser Video"
2018 - Gold - Integrated Brand Identity Campaign: UCo 2018 Branding
2018 - Integrated Brand Identity Campaign: ViBrowLash
2018 - Logo Design: EMU Omega

Wellness Warrior

Founding Member

Alliance for Massage
Therapy Education

Platinum sponsors of 2017 AMFTE Conference
Allied member,supporting education

Virginia Economic
Development Partnership

Valet Program Graduate - International Trade

DivisionAIM Program Graduate
International Trade Division