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Georgia Spa Company recently held its annual Celebration\r\n& Awards Dinner as we gathered to recognize our 2025 achievements and thank\r\nour employees for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. For the third time, we brought back one of our favorite\r\nthemes — Casino Night! \u2660\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f\ud83c\udfb2<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Throughout the evening, the excitement grew as the casino\r\ntables filled and the fun began. The event included with friendly competition,\r\nraffle prizes, great food, and well-deserved awards honoring the outstanding\r\naccomplishments of our team members. During the evening, we also took a moment to remember Jodi\r\nMartin, a cherished member of the Georgia Spa Company family, and honor the\r\nlasting impact she made on our team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thank you to our incredible team for everything you do to\r\nhelp Create Better Lives and Bring Relaxation Home for our customers every day. Congratulations to all our award winners! Your dedication,\r\nteamwork, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

We also want to thank our valued customers for your\r\ncontinued support as we took time to celebrate our team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

View Click here to view a complete photo gallery of the celebration on Facebook!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Mark Stevens Employee of the Year: Chris Maddox, Service Technician. To be eligible for the Employee of the Year Award, an individual must be one of our monthly Employees of the Month winners from Sales or Operations. This award is named for Georgia Spa Company founder Mark Stevens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Baker-Durand Sales Employees of the Year: Donna Jensen, Sales Professional. This award recognizes sales leaders with extraordinary achievement, performance and contribution to the success of GSC. The award is named in honor of Georgia Spa and industry leaders, Mark Baker and Cherry Durand. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Operations Employee of the Year: Donald \"Quack\" Wood, Delivery Crew Lead. This award recognizes an individual who is devoted to and exceptional at their work to deliver operational excellence and bring success to GSC and relaxation home to our customers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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All In P.E.A.C.H Award: Danyel Straut, Sales Professional. This is a new award in 2025 that recognizes an individual who consistently exemplifies our core values: Passion for the community, enthusiasm for Experiences, Accountability, Collaboration, and Honesty and integrity. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Leadership Award: Chris Johnson, Delivery Supervisor. This award is a celebration of what it truly means to L.E.A.D. - Love, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Discipline. These principles are the foundation of effective leadership and have a transformative impact when embraced fully.\r\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Outstanding Service and Dedication: Destry Mull, Assistant Service Manager. This award recognizes a hard-working, dedicated individual who has gone above and beyond for both Georgia Spa Company and our customers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Customer Care Award: Tiffany Pritchett, Coordinator. This award recognizes a sales associate or coordinator who excels in customer care. Winners of this award treat their customers with respect and kindness and build an emotional connection with them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
First Class Service Award: Trent Mull, Valet Technician. This award recognizes a service or valet technician for going above and beyond the normal call of duty to ensure first class service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Bringing Relaxation Home Award: Justin Steed, Delivery Crew Lead. This award recognizes a delivery team member who excels in customer service through delivery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Behind the Scenes Key Contributor: Theresa Alderson, Coordinator. The award recognizes a \"Behind the Scenes\" individual who has limited in-person customer interaction but has provided exceptional commitment and contribution to Georgia Spa, fellow employees, and our customers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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New Sales Employee of the Year: Nicole Orozco, Sales Professional. This award recognizes the standout \"Rookie of the Year\" Sales and Marketing Employee who has been a great teammate and addition to our staff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
New Operations Employee of the Year: Cody Harbor, Delivery Crew Lead, and Nick Eubanks, Service Technician. This award recognizes the standout \"Rookie of the Year\" Operations employee who has been a great teammate and addition to our staff. Eubanks not pictured. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n


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Additionally, Georgia Spa Company acknowledged sales and time of service milestones at the celebration dinner:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Excellence in sales, Two Million Dollar Club: Donna Jensen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Excellence in sales, One Million Dollar Club: Mike Ruffolo, Rich Feggeler, David Wheaton, Larry Cheshier, Nicole Orozco, Glen Sanford and Joe Brooks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Excellence in sales, One Million Dollar Club: Jodi Martin. Following Jodi's sudden passing earlier this year, her best friend, Lorna, accepted the award on her behalf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
15 Years of Service: Merritt Athon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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10 Years of Service: Tanner Tedeschi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
5 Years of Service: Emily Holman. Also recognized for 5 Years of Service but not pictured: Chris Johnson, Everardo Loza and Tim Stephens. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Photos taken by Alexis Peel Photography<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>","grid-image":"https:\/\/transform.octanecdn.com\/crop\/1200x675\/https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/georgiaspacompanycom\/georgiaspacompanycom_649811774.jpg","grid-alt":"2025 Georgia Spa Company Award Winners"},"published":"yes","publishdate":"2026-02-26 14:00:00","year":"2026","categories":[{"id":443169,"title":"Georgia Spa News","url":"blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"}],"authors":[],"filters":{"years":["2026"],"categories":["blog\/category\/georgia-spa-news"]}},{"id":1840015,"pagetitle":"Senior Chief Joey Gryzenia Named Hot Tub for a Hero Recipient","url":"\/blog\/senior-chief-joey-gryzenia-named-hot-tub-for-a-hero-recipient","pagedata":{"preview-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_511942620.jpg","alt":"Joey Gryzenia Named Hot Tub for a Hero Recipient","focal-x":null,"focal-y":null,"focal":null,"size":"{\"width\":8000,\"height\":2083,\"ratio-w\":3.84,\"ratio-h\":0.26}"},"hero-image":{"imagefile":"georgiaspacompanycom_185688651.jpg","alt":"Group photo of nine people celebrating with a child holding a sign for a Fortnite bag winner in front of an ice cream shop sign","focal-x":null,"focal-y":null,"focal":null,"size":"{\"width\":5208,\"height\":2083,\"ratio-w\":2.5,\"ratio-h\":0.4}"},"excerpt":"Georgia Spa Company is proud to announce Senior Chief Dennis \"Joey\" Gryzenia, United States Coast Guard (Ret.), as the recipient of its annual Hot Tub for a Hero award, presented through the company's Gives Back<\/em> program.","content":"

Georgia Spa Company is proud to\r\nannounce Senior Chief Dennis \"Joey\" Gryzenia, United States Coast Guard (Ret.),\r\nas the recipient of its annual Hot Tub for a Hero award, presented through the\r\ncompany's Gives Back<\/em> program.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"Choosing a single recipient was\r\nincredibly difficult,\" said Josh Kemerling, CEO of Georgia Spa Company. \"We\r\nreviewed hundreds of nominations, and every one of them represented a veteran\r\nwho is deeply deserving of recognition. While only one Hot Tub for a Hero is\r\nawarded each year, we are truly thankful for all who have served our country\r\nand for the families and friends who shared their stories with us. We are honored to congratulate Senior\r\nChief Joey Gryzenia as the latest recipient and to recognize a lifetime of\r\nservice, leadership, and continued impact.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Georgia Spa Company surprised Joey Gryzenia with the Hot Tub for a Hero announcement at The Blue Ridge Creamery, where his family had gathered for ice cream. Pictured (L-R): Georgia Spa Company's Marketing Manager Tanner Tedeschi, Executive Vice President David Baker, Human Resources Manager Ashley Steed, Joey Gryzenia with his wife Kathy and boys Miller and Maddox, father-in-law Bill Gross and parents, Cindy and Dennis Gryzenia. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n

Each year, the Hot Tub for a Hero\r\ninitiative honors an individual whose life exemplifies extraordinary service,\r\nsacrifice, and continued commitment to others. After reviewing more nominations\r\nthan any previous year, Georgia Spa Company's Gives Back committee selected\r\nSenior Chief Gryzenia for his distinguished military career, enduring\r\nleadership, and lifelong dedication to serving others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"Joey's leadership and professionalism\r\nleft a lasting impact on me and on countless others who had the privilege of\r\nserving with him,\" said Brian Kirkendall, a fellow Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer\r\nand the individual who nominated Gryzenia. \"The standard he set continues to\r\ninfluence the Rescue Swimmer community to this day.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n