On November 11, 2018, The DermaNerd social media creator, Eli Jones, received the Donn Kerr Esthetics International Humanitarian Award at the Southern Spa and Salon Conference in Hickory, North Carolina. The honor is given annually to professionals who are nominated for their service and contributions to the spa and salon community. This year’s award was presented by executive director, Jamie Treadaway, before the recipient’s course on recognizing signs of domestic violence in the treatment room. Jones received the distinction for his longtime commitment to client skin health, aesthetics education, and industry growth.