Network Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 8

INSIGHT News, views and lessons learnt FITNESS INDUSTRY AWARDS REVAMPED Fitness Australia recently launched the Australian Fitness Awards 2019. The refreshed awards have evolved from the Active Achievers Awards which the registration provider has conducted in recent years. Open to everyone in the industry, the new awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding fitness professionals and businesses. The 2019 Australian Fitness Awards include seven business categories, three categories for individuals and one community award. Reflecting industry changes, the business category now includes PT Business of the Year, Boutique Business of the Year and 24/7 Fitness Business of the Year. The category for individual achievements includes awards for Personal Trainer of the Year, Group Exercise Instructor of the Year and Fitness Student of the Year. The Awards Committee will also recognise the important contributions of industry leaders and champions with its Awards of Honour, which are not open for nomination. Interim CEO of Fitness Australia, Greg Harris, who assumed the position upon the recent retirement of Bill Moore, said; ‘The Australian Fitness Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for businesses and professionals to be acknowledged for the contribution they make to the industry and the impact they have in their community. With a range of new categories, and the ability for individuals and businesses to nominate themselves, as well as clients and customers being able to nominate them, the stage is set to find some truly remarkable stories’. Award nominations are open until 17 October, and the winners will be announced in April 2019 – aka FILEX time! Find out more and nominate at awards.fitness.org.au 8 | NETWORK SPRING 2018