The ExerciseNZ Industry Awards are held annually to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of exercise professionals and organisations across the country.

The awards process unfolds in three stages: entry, shortlisting, and finalist selection – winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 29 November, in Auckland.

The ExerciseNZ Industry Awards are held annually to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of exercise professionals and organisations across the country.

The awards process unfolds in three stages: entry, shortlisting, and finalist selection – winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 29 November, in Auckland.

EASY TO ENTER, HARD TO WIN

Stage 1: TELL US YOUR STORY

Provide your details, choose your category and share your story.

No fee. Closes end of June.

Stage 2: SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT

Individual categories: Answer questions about your role & responsibilities, clients, ongoing education, and processes. Provide evidence of your work, and references. Provide videos of you in action.
Facility categories: Answer questions about your facility, your team, and your customers. Provide evidence of KPI’s, customer care, and share your plans for the future. Provide a snapshot of the facility.

Shortlisted individuals – $30 entry fee

Shortlisted Facilities: – $50 entry fee

Open start of July. Closes early August

Finals: THE FINAL LAP

Individuals: Reference checks. Live judging for Personal Trainer, Up-and-Coming Personal Trainer, Group Trainer and Student categories
Facilities: Live judging, NPS scores, customer feedback

Individual Finalists – $75 entry fee

Facility Finalists – $200 for studios, $300 for facilities.

Open mid September. Closes early October

Winners are announced at the Awards ceremony held on Saturday 29 November in Auckland.

Entry Requirements and General Information

Nominations are not required – you can enter directly by clicking the Enter Here links (during the entry period).

Note: If an Individual or Facility wins the same award category two years in a row they are not eligible to enter that category in the following year.

Entry into the Awards is a staged process, with judging occurring at each level, information on what is required at each step is listed above. All entrants are notified if they have been selected for the next level with details of any further steps required.

All categories require a formal entry from the individual or person within the facility.

Nominations are to let you know someone thinks you should enter – only actual entries are considered – if you do not enter you will not be able to be considered.

ALL Categories except those indicated with the marks below require Registration with REPs.

# REPs registration may be required depending on who delivers the exercise advice

^ If the entrant runs courses, the course must be a CPD / Initial training provider. Individual registration is required if they prescribe exercise to the public (e.g. the entrant is a PT as well as an educator).

* REPs Registration is not required for this category

+ Pilates Aotearoa registration required

Nomination Process

Nominate an individual, facility or organisation for an award – all you need is an email address!

Nominations will be opening in April 2025

Nominations are not required to enter – so if you wish to enter simply follow the link above to submit your entry

Entry Categories

We have a range of categories that reflect the diversity of facilities, organisations, and professionals. See the full category descriptions by clicking below.

AWARDS CATEGORIES