Educator, Community and Delivery Awards

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – John Polley (JP)

Judges Comments: An educator that has come in to support and embrace the NZ exercise industry through training and development of professionals beyond the physical aspects of exercise
programming.

INNOVATION AWARD – Les Mills The Trip

PROGRAMME EXCELLENCE AWARD – GOLDFIT YMCA Auckland

Judges Comments: If every programme was this successful – NZ would be a lot healthier. The programme had great participant support and showed real care and attention from our winner.

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS – Parkinsons Exercise Class at YMCA Upper Hutt & Tangata Atumotu Trust Physical Activity Classes.

Judges Comments: Both our winners were directed by the needs of a specific part of their community, giving examples of true community outreach, combined with industry standards.

Special Awards

NZ REGISTER OF EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS AWARD – Sport Canterbury for the Live Stronger for Longer

The REPs award is presented to a role model that reflects the ethics and values of exercise professionals/facilities in New Zealand.

SKILLS ACTIVE – MANUKURA AWARD – Neil Wagstaff

Manukura is simply translated as a leader or person held in high esteem. A significant aspect, that can’t be simply translated is that to be pronounced a ‘manukura’ requires the support of people around you, and the people you work with. It is a position of mana and a reflection of your work and how you are regarded by those around you.

SKILLS ACTIVE – TE ITI KAHURANGI AWARD – The Achievement Room

Te iti kahurangi is the pursuit of excellence, and is taken from the very famous whakatauki. ‘proverb’ – (Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei) which is… pursue excellence – should you stumble – let it be to a lofty mountain.

Individual Awards

GROUP EXERCISE – PRE-CHOREOGRAPHED INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR – Suli Tuitaupe

GROUP EXERCISE – OWN CHOREOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR – Danielle Mather

MIND BODY INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR – Justine Hamill

SMALL GROUP TRAINER OF THE YEAR – Christie Houghton

Sponsor: Fitnessworks

Judges Comments: A trainer that is motivating, with excellent rapport, able to think on the spot. Extremely adaptable to the needs of the people she works with.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR – Christopher Treacher

Sponsor: Les Mills New Zealand

Judges Comments: Showed confidence, enthusiasm and rapport, an authentic student.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT AWARD – Jermaine Robinson

Judges Comments: his time in service and overall passion, vision and heart. Jermaine’s ability to hold multiple positions and deliver them at such a high standard whilst constantly developing himself is truly outstanding.

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD – Shannon Booth

Sponsored by: LifeFit Heath and Fitness Festival. This award is chosen by popular vote.

UP AND COMING PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR – Nicci Webb

Judges Comments: A commitment shown to continuing personal and professional development. Nicci is looking at the industry from a very holistic approach.

PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR – Jessee James

FACILITY AWARDS

STUDIO OF THE YEAR – Adapted Yoga and Pilates

Judges Comments: An innovative brand, that supports their members, team and the wider industry

FRANCHISE FACILITY OF THE YEAR – Snap Fitness Papamoa

Judges Comments: A facility that uses the strength of it’s brand combined with a strong community focus.

INDEPENDENT FACILITY OF THE YEAR – Iron Hood Fitness

CHAIN / GROUP FACILITY OF THE YEAR – CityFitness Hastings

SUPREME CLUB OF THE YEAR – Adapted Yoga and Pilates

Judges Comments: A business that truly illustrates what a modern exercise facility looks like. A values based team that adds value to our industry