This year, the State and National Winners across all categories will be announced at a Gala Event to be held on 15 September 2023.
The NSW Finalists, announced at a networking event in Brisbane last night are:
Accredited Exercise Professional of the Year
- Effie Saisanas
- Ingrid van Baren-Davey
- Korin Koutsomihalis
- Kristy De Lore
- Timo Topp
Aqua Professional of the Year
- Dominic Gili
- Jenny Brown
- Marlee King
- Rhiannon Czajkowski
CEC provider of the Year
- Polestar Pilates Australia
- Technogym Australia
Educator of the Year
- Glenn Phipps
- Jono Petrohilos
- Justin Tamsett
- Kimberley Garlick
- Travis Mattern
Exercise Instructor of the Year
- Charell Berg
- Corinne Blight
- Joel Costello
- Simon Ngo
- Group Exercise Leader of the Year
- Adam (Ahmed) Jenzarli
- Charell Berg
- Denise Spanswick
- Margie Brown
Industry Innovation Award
- Keepme.ai
- Manisha Fitness Postpartum Project
- Transform 180 Fitness Centre 24/7 Gym & Hoops Facility
Franchise Group of the Year
- Anytime Fitness Australia
- Stepz Fitness
- Vision Personal Training
- Bikini Bods
Franchisee of the Year
- Kim Rimmer – Fernwood Woonona
- World Gym Chullora
Independent Business of the Year
- Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing
- Body and Balance Fitness and Wellness
- Maryanne Perkins – Gunnedah Health & Fitness Co (GHFC)
Leisure Centre of The Year
- Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Award
- Anytime Fitness – Tread as One
- Good Energy Run Club
Most Inclusive and/or Diverse Program
- Confit Pathways
- Soul Fit Co
Multiservice Business of the Year
- Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing
- Blacktown Key Venues
Personal Trainer of the Year
- Katherine Rothwell
- Korin Koutsomihalis
- Shanaye Kuntze
- Timo Topp
Pilates Professional of the Year
- · Catherine Giannitto
- · Lisa Kaye
- · Simon Ngo
Pilates Business of the Year
- Polestar Pilates Studio
Yoga Professional of the Year
- Ellen Nash
Yoga Business of the Year
- One Big Heart
- Jill Healy-Quintard
- Simon Ngo
Functional Fitness Trainer of the Year
- Ferri Malik
Functional Fitness Business of the Year
- CLife Health Club
- Gunnedah Health & Fitness Co (GHFC)
Student of the Year
- Patrick Mitchell
- Paige Pollard
Social Value & Community Impact Award
- 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge
- Active Stronger Better
- Good Energy Run Club
People’s Choice – Registered Professional
- Pocket Coach Lisa Wang
- Ferri Malik
People’s Choice Large Sized Business
- Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing
People’s Choice Small Business
- Jetts Nowra
- Mindset First Fitness
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said this year’s judges were impressed by the passion and dedication of this year’s award entries, including a number of first timers to the Awards Program.
“Congratulations to the New South Wales Finalists! Recognising the shining individuals and businesses in our growing industry is one of the most important roles AUSactive does as the industry’s leading membership association,” Mr Elvish said.
“The range of categories we now have on offer means there is greater scope for rewarding and celebrating the passion and commitment put into the role of fitness professional, business owner or community leader.”
For more information on this year’s Award Finalists and the National Gala Event on 15 September go to https://awards.ausactive.org.au/
