The Global Wellness Summit Honors Diverse Group of Pioneers for Their Achievements in Mental Wellness, Innovation and the Science of Wellness
MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $5.6 trillion global wellness economy, wrapped up its annual conference in Miami last week, where the organization presented three prestigious awards to high-profile (and very different) leaders for their impact not only on the wellness industry but the world.
- Her transparency about needing to focus on her mental health sparked a global conversation on how it is as important as physical health, for athletes and for all.
- "We're thrilled to recognize the incredible achievements of Simone Biles at this year's Global Wellness Summit, both as a superhuman athlete and a deeply human champion for mental wellbeing," said Susie Ellis, GWS chair & CEO.
- The Debra Simon Award for Furthering Mental Wellness was presented to Biles by the CEO of Fountain Life Bill Kapp, MD, on behalf of the GWS Advisory Board.
- The Bennett Family Award for Collaboration in the Science of Wellness was presented to Roizen on behalf of the GWS Advisory Board by Nicola Finley, MD.