South Australia and Northern Territory winners in this year’s AUSactive National Awards were honoured at a spectacular sold-out Gala Event at Federation Square in Melbourne last night, with four individuals and businesses from across the state and territory crowned.
Showcasing shinning talent from right across Australia, the AUSactive Awards celebrate professionals, business owners and industry experts who demonstrate passion, care and dedication day-in, day-out helping others to be more physically active.
AUSactive National Awards 2023 South Australian and Northern Territory Winners
Exercise Instructor of the Year | Northern Territory | Louise Dona |
Exercise Instructor of the Year | South Australia | Kay MacKenzie |
Independent Business of the Year | Northern Territory | Get Physical Fitness Centre |
People’s Choice – Registered Professional | South Australia | Anna Liptak |
Group Exercise Leader of the Year | South Australia | Angelina Stock |
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said this year’s Awards Program celebrated the increased scope of the Australian health, fitness and wellbeing industry.
“Congratulations to our national and state winners! Last night was all about you and I’m immensely proud of your achievements. This year we had more entries from the increasing number of modalities AUSactive supports than ever before and I can only see this continuing to grow in years to come,” Mr Elvish said.
Mr Elvish said state category winners were also announced at this year’s National Gala for the first time.
“We wanted to elevate the recognition our state winners also received this year. This saw a further 46 state awards presented last night. In all, 81 individuals, business, community groups and special award recipients were honoured in this year’s AUSactvie National Awards 2023.
“Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors, supporting businesses and our AUSactive Awards Judging Panel and team awards team. We really cannot do this without all your hard work and support!”