Eva and her team of professionals are humbled each and every time that we are given an award. Big or small, local, regional, national or international - we are equally honored as each of these awards speak to our dedication to customer service and the delivery of only the finest spa treatments to each and every one of our guests. From most recent to our first - the following is a list of our Awards.


December 2009 - (all from Citysearch.com)
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Spa"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Skincare Treatments"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Facial"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Massage"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Hair Removal"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best MakeUp Artist"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Nail Salon"
Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Brazilian Bikini Wax"


November 2009 - Winner "Best Spa" (Pittsburgh City Paper)

October 2009 - Named a Founding "Seed" Member of the Green Spa Network. Initially invited to join as one of only 4 "Cultivator" level members in 2007, ESSpa Kozmetika is proud to be the only member of the Green Spa Network in the entire State of Pennsylvania.

September 2009 - Best Organic Spa (Pittsburgh Magazine): "Want to spoil yourself for an afternoon? Pay a visit to ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare, owned by former Hungarian model Eva Sztupka and her husband, Pittsburgh native Scott Kerschbaumer. They've rehabbed one of the oldest auto-mechanic shops in Western Pennsylvania (Humes Ford, circa 1915!) using recycled and other sustainable materials. To make your skin look its best, Sztupka uses a mix of organic products handmade in Hungary and in Pittsburgh. Surf the list of discounted packages for indulgences that won't bust your budget."

September 2009 - Best Skin Treatments (Pittsburgh Magazine Readers' Poll)

July 2009 - Top Hot Jobs (Pittsburgh Magazine): "Even in a recession, Pittsburghers want to feel good. As a result, the wellness and beauty industry continues to boom in the region, and demand for these professionals remains hot. Underscoring this need, Scott Kerschbaumer, COO of ESSpa Kozmetika in Aspinwall, says he has hired two massage therapists and one esthetician (skin-care specialist) in the past few months, and is looking to hire two manicurists. In some ways the economy has benefited the area's spas. People are cutting back on vacations, but still choosing to treat themselves at the spa. "We call it spa-cation," says Kerschbaumer."

April 2009 - Best Green Spa (Pittsburgh Magazine): "Modern spas have their roots in ancient European towns famed for waters that restored one's health. Today, massages and facials are by far the most popular spa treatments in America. Eva Sztupka, a native of Hungary, modeled her business, ESSpa Kozmetika (17 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall), on the European-style spa. She regards skin care and the spa experience as crucial components of overall health. This past year, the Green Spa Network nationally recognized the spa for its reliance on natural Hungarian skin-care traditions, which include extensive training and use of natural and organic products. The handmade, organic skin-care products and treatments at the spa are brilliant, just like the name of street where it's located."

2009 - Gold Medal "Best Spa" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2008 - Winner "Top Spa Honors" (DAYSPA Magazine)

2008 - 2nd Place "Best Spa in Pittsburgh" (Pittsburgh Citypaper)

2008 - "3rd Best Overall Spa in America" (The Industry Source Magazine)

2008 - Winner "Best of the Best" International Spa Award (Skin Inc. Magazine)

2008 - Gold Medal "Best Spa" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2008 - Gold Medal "Best Skincare" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2008 - Gold Medal "Best Massage" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2007 - 2nd Place "Best Spa in Pittsburgh" (Pittsburgh Citypaper)

2007 - Gold Medal "Best Spa" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2007 - Gold Medal "Best Massage" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2007 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Spa" (Citysearch.com)

2007 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Manicures & Pedicures" (Citysearch.com)

2006 - Gold Medal "Best Spa" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

2006 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Facial" (Citysearch.com)

2006 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Massage" (Citysearch.com)

2006 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Manicure & Pedicure" (Citysearch.com)

2005 - Winner "Pittsburgh's Best Spa" (Citysearch.com)