Award Categories and Nomination Forms

Instructor of the Year

Open to any group exercise instructor teaching any style of group exercise that is pre-choreographed, freestyle, mind-body or aqua. An award will be presented to both a male and a female. Prize for each, $1000 voucher from The ICONIC.

Nomination form for Male Instructor of the Year

Nomination form for Female Instructor of the Year

Personal Trainer of the Year

Open to any personal trainer (either as a contractor or an employee) or PT business owner operating in Australia. An award will be presented to both a male and a female. Prize for each, $1000 voucher from Iron Edge.

Nomination form for Male Personal Trainer of the Year

Nomination form for Female Personal Trainer of the Year

Student of the Year

The student must be studying (full or part-time) for a vocational or tertiary fitness qualification within the award year. Prize, $1000 prize pack from Reebok.

Nomination form for Student of the Year

Fitness Educator of the Year 

Open to any teacher, lecturer, mentor, presenter or educator in the fitness industry over the past 12 months. Self-nominations allowed.

Nomination form for Educator of the Year

Club Manager of the Year

Open to a person who is managing a fitness facility in Australia. Self-nominations allowed. Prize, $1000 prize pack from Reebok.

Nomination form for Club Manager of the Year

For boutique, specialist businesses offering a fitness service that is specified in one service 

Nomination form for Boutique Business of the Year 

For gyms, fitness centres and clubs, business and facilities providing multiple services members.

Nomination form for Multi-service Business of the Year

Open to quality accredited businesses only. The business that receives the highest accreditation score wins. No extra nomination required. Assessed by Improvement Foundation and endorsed by the Fitness Industry Standards Council and Fitness Australia board. This is the highest award for businesses.

Open to any individual or business offering exercise programs to better support members mental health and education. 

Nomination form for Mental Health Awareness Program

Open to businesses making a positive impact in getting more people, more active, more often. The business contributes to supporting active communities, safe and connected communities, accessible and inclusive communities, encourages participation and collaboration between the industry and community groups, and promotes participation in sport, recreation, and community.

Nomination form for Community Innovation