{"id":1384,"date":"2011-10-28T12:03:58","date_gmt":"2011-10-28T00:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/"},"modified":"2020-06-09T16:17:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T04:17:51","slug":"2011-winner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/winners-2\/2011-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 Fitness Industry Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winners of awards presented at the 2011 Exercise Industry Awards, together with the judges comments on them, are listed below.<\/span>
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FACILITY AWARDS<\/h2>\n

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Supreme Club of the Year<\/h3>\n

Les Mills Extreme, Wellington<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments:\u00a0This club is the epitome of what a New Zealand exercise facility can be. \u00a0World class, customer\u00a0driven,\u00a0and delivering exceptional results on all levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Total Gym \u2013 Exercise Studio<\/h3>\n

Fit Studio, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments:\u00a0Fit Studio\u2019s owner has leveraged well from prior experience and profile in a specific target market and created an excellent core product of a\u00a024 hour\u00a0membership based studio, enhanced by introducing complimentary products and services to the Fit brand. \u00a0\u00a0Clever, considered\u00a0use\u00a0of marketing has driven growth and retention to target levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dynex \u2013 Club of the Year (under 500 members<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n

ABSolute Health & Fitness, Dunedin<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments:\u00a0The outstanding membership growth ABSolute has achieved in a very short time since\u00a0first\u00a0opening is\u00a0testimony\u00a0to the excellent product and services offered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Club of the Year (501-1500 members)<\/h3>\n

One Five One Corporate Health Club, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments:\u00a0In a very competitive market 151\u2019s team deliver outstanding personal customer service. Relentless\u00a0pursuit of improvement and close customer relationships drive 151\u2019s dedicated owner operators to ensure every member is treated like a VIP. \u00a0A multitude of \u2018little touches\u2019 adds up to award winning excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Club of the Year (1500+ members)<\/h3>\n

Les Mills Extreme, Wellington<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments:<\/span> <\/strong><\/em>A culture of excellence pervades Les Mills Extreme across the many products and services that constitute the full fitness package. Clearly there is a commitment to providing an award winning customer experience throughout an expansive facility through astute business practices and engagement with members and community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fitnessworks \u2013 Innovation Award<\/h3>\n

Manukau Leisure Services \u2013 Krank<\/h4>\n

Judge’s Comments:\u00a0Krank is the upper body version of the successful indoor cycling concept. \u00a0The innovative Krank technology is presented in a user-friendly product that offers a highly effective exercise option for anyone wanting or needing an upper body fitness workout. \u00a0The concept has been well packaged into a\u00a0programme\u00a0by Manukau Leisure Services, and will surely be a popular and welcomed exercise modality for many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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APRA \/ PPNZ \u2013 Facility Sight and Sound Award<\/h3>\n

Les Mills Britomart, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0Sight and sound have been impressively and thoughtfully designed to create the Les Mills Britomart experience. The facility is\u00a0large,\u00a0but has an open an inviting feel that no doubt adds to the satisfaction of all members and breaks down the barriers to entering new worlds of fitness. Each space creates\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0own feel, enhanced by specific details such as the spin instructor having full control over detailed lighting and\u00a0audiovisual\u00a0effects track by track, from the bike!<\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS<\/h2>\n

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HQH Fitness\u2013 Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year<\/h3>\n

Catherine Grace, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0Catherine has worked really well with her local District Health Board and others to achieve success with clients who often suffer from health conditions. \u00a0She is social media savvy and has grown her \u2018up and coming\u2019 personal training business with very effective target marketing and business practices. As the self-titled \u2018Chief of Smiles\u2019 for her brand, \u2018Leap Fitness and Motivation Ltd\u2019, Catherine\u2019s personal journey to health provides her with great empathy towards her many grateful clients.<\/p>\n

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FitnessLife Magazine \u2013 Personal Trainer of the Year<\/h3>\n

Alison Storey, Waikato<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments: Alison has been a fantastic ambassador for the Personal Trainer of The Year award since winning it for the first time last year, clearly showing commitment to not just maintaining a winning standard, but making her personal training practice even better. It is clear Alison wants the best for her extensive range of clients \u2013 the results follow for sure. In addition to her profile as a personal trainer in the wider Cambridge community, Alison is known for her generosity of time and spirit, and commitment to helping others achieve a fit, healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: \u00a0As the winner of this category for two consecutive years Alison will be ineligible to enter next year.
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Group Exercise \u2013 Freestyle<\/h3>\n

Roxanne Flawn, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0Choreographing and leading an\u00a0award winning\u00a0step group exercise class requires great pre-cueing of impending moves to cater for all levels of participants, in addition to the pre-requisite outstanding energy,\u00a0enthusiasm\u00a0and technique. Roxanne was a clear winner in all these criteria!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Group Exercise \u2013 Pre-Choreographed<\/h3>\n

Joshua Dickson, Christchurch (joint winner), Brent Edwards, Auckland (joint winner)<\/h4>\n

Judges’ comments on Brent Edwards
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Judges’ comment on Joshua Dickson
\nJoshua\u00a0teaches\u00a0with expertise across a range of the Les Mills Group Exercise\u00a0programmes. Specialist judges who attended Josh\u2019s class commented \u2026 \u201cMoves,\u00a0music\u00a0and motivation – it was all there – Josh delivered a well scripted and rehearsed class. It was a Star Performance!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Small Group Training<\/h3>\n

Ben Whittingham, Whangarei<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0Effective use of Northland\u2019s beautiful outdoor environment with very well planned and structured sessions\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0award winning\u00a0formula for Ben and his brand, \u2018Activ8 Hardcore Outdoor Fitness\u2019. \u00a0That Ben refers to his participants as \u2018treasured\u00a0bootcampers\u2019 is a great analogy for the professionalism of the product and service delivered in sessions that are patently delivering results for an avid client base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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AUT University \u2013 Gym Instructor of the Year<\/h3>\n

Penny Cairns, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0Penny\u2019s love of fitness instructing is evident in many ways: grateful and loyal members, peer esteem from her colleagues, and the initiative and enthusiasm she shows for all aspects of her job. \u00a0This award is an outcome of all those valued qualities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bella- Outstanding Support Award<\/h3>\n

Yuki Toriyama, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments:\u00a0The art of \u2018floorwalking\u2019 is perhaps one of the most important yet undervalued roles in gyms nationwide. \u00a0Yuki is clearly passionate about helping each and every one of his members through helpful advice and a very warm and welcoming manner. Members and colleagues alike praise Yuki for his professional dedication to a job that really makes a difference to customer satisfaction. \u00a0The fitness industry needs more Yuki\u2019s!<\/p>\n

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COMMUNITY & EDUCATION AWARDS<\/h2>\n

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Horley\u2019s \u2013 Community Award<\/h3>\n

Ryman HealthCare, Christchurch (joint winner)\u00a0\u00a0 Arena Gym @ Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier (joint winner)<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments on\u00a0Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier\u00a0Building a network of trust between public health\u00a0organisations\u00a0and the fitness industry is critical to the future health and fitness of our country. \u00a0Pettigrew Arena has achieved such a partnership through the delivery of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation\u00a0programmes\u00a0to patients referred to them by the Hawkes Bay District Health Board. Such symptomatic populations are arguably less likely to access the fitness industry as part of a health plan despite needing the structure and guidance the fitness industry provides so well, in\u00a0particular\u00a0Pettigrew Arena! \u00a0Testimony to the success of the\u00a0programme\u00a0and partnership are the numbers of participants choosing to join the gym after the initial\u00a0programme.<\/p>\n

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Judges’ Comments on Ryman Healthcare, Nationwide
\nThe \u2018Ryman Triple A\u2019 programme stands for \u2018Ageless, Active and Aware\u2019 and is delivered free to over 1500 residents across a network of 24 Ryman retirement villages nationwide. \u00a0It\u2019s a substantial and commendable investment made by Ryman Healthcare into the wellbeing of older adults in the retirement village setting, and has paid dividends in terms of enhancing their quality of life. \u00a0Of note is that Ryman contracted a network of fitness professionals to deliver the programme, providing another exemplar for effective partnership between the fitness industry and healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lecturer of the Year<\/h3>\n

Ish Cheyne, Les Mills International, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Judges’ Comments: Students, colleagues, subscribers and watchers consider Ish a guru for his communication skills across the many different mediums in which he clearly excels. \u00a0Classroom charisma, deep understanding of personal training and timely, insightful educational products are characteristics often quoted by all those whom Ish has inspired, taught, motivated and encouraged over years in the international fitness community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Peoples Choice Award<\/h3>\n

Susan Baxter, Dunedin<\/h4>\n

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SPECIAL AWARDS<\/h2>\n

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Skills Active Award \u2013 for contribution to workplace education<\/h3>\n

Helen Chisholm, Whangaparoa<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Comments: This award is chosen by the Skills Active management.\u00a0 The recipient has always promoted workplace training with her staff. Helen has personally completed the assessor workshop and is the assessor of choice for the region. She is a role model to those in the industry in how she is committed and dedicated to training.<\/div>\n
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REPS Award \u2013 for contribution to professionalism and standards<\/h3>\n

Jean Scott, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Comments: The REPs AWARD is open to any business\/individual that promotes or supports the growth of professionalism and standards in the exercise industry through REPs. This award is chosen by the REPs Board.
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Fitness NZ Award \u2013 for outstanding contribution to the industry<\/h3>\n

Broni McSweeney, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Comments: This award is determined by the FitnessNZ board.\u00a0 This year the FitnessNZ award is being given to a Broni McSweeny, who has had a career spanning almost 20 years in the fitness industry. \u00a0From Personal trainer, group exercise instructor, PT Co-ordinator, mentor, facilitator, lecturer, presenter, you name it this person has done it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 But it\u2019s more than what Broni has done, and more about HOW she has done it that has gained the attention of the FitnessNZ board. \u00a0This person has worked collaboratively to build a network of like-minded positive people to help grow the industry. When the Christchurch earthquakes hit they were one of the first to be out there helping others. \u00a0Finding homes for trainers, matching clubs with trainers, and facilitating free workshops for those whose business was hit. \u00a0Using everything from Facebook to bribes of coffee and chocolate, this person really walked the walk when it came to helping others.<\/p>\n

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