New South Wales state 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 17 individuals and businesses from across the state 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 New South Wales Winners
| Aqua Professional of the Year | National | Marlee King |
| CEC Provider of the Year | National | Polestar Pilates Australia |
| Educator of the Year | National | Kimberley Garlick |
| Exercise Instructor of the Year | National and NSW | Joel Costello |
| Franchisee of the Year | National | Adam Kennedy, World Gym Chullora
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| Group Exercise Leader of the Year | NSW | Charell Berg |
| Independent Business of the Year | NSW | Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing |
| Most Inclusive/Diverse Program | National | Confit Pathways |
| Personal Trainer of the Year | National and NSW | Korin Koutsomihalis |
| Pilates Professional of the Year | National | Catherine Giannitto |
| Social Value & Community Impact Award | National and NSW | Good Energy Run Club |
| Student of the Year | National | Patrick Mitchell |
| People’s Choice – Registered Professional | NSW | Lisa Wang |
| People’s Choice Large Business | NSW | Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing |
| People’s Choice Small Business | NSW | Jetts Nowra |
| Yoga Business of the Year | National | One Big Heart |
| Yoga Professional of the Year | National | Ellen Nash |
| Functional Business of the Year | National | Gunnedah Health & Fitness Co |
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!”
