Victorian 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 10 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 Victoria Winners
| Exercise Instructor of the Year | Victoria | Sharon Farrugia |
| Group Exercise Leader of the Year | National and Victoria | Lisa-Marie Gleeson |
| Independent Business of the Year | National and Victoria | Deadlifts and Deathmetal |
| Mental Health Awareness Award | National | Fernwood Fitness – Mental Health First Aid |
| Multiservice Business of the Year | National | 5th Element Wellness |
| Personal Trainer of the Year | Victoria | Caterina Bozzi |
| People’s Choice – Registered Professional | Victoria | Caterina Moscatello-Kuchmar |
| People’s Choice Medium Sized Business | National and Victoria | Fernwood St Kilda |
| People’s Choice Small Business | Victoria | Run It By Kate |
| Pilates Business of the Year | National | Strong Pilates Somerton Park |
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!
