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2015 Exercise Industry Awards – In The Media:<\/p>\n
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- Western Leader – Top YMCA instructor in rewarding role<\/a>
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- The Press – <\/strong><\/strong>Christchurch woman crowned best personal trainer in NZ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Facility Awards<\/h2>\n
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Supreme Exercise Facility of the Year,\u00a0\u00a0sponsored by NRG CYBEX<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Vision Personal Training, Takapuna<\/h4>\n
As part of the judging process we require an independent Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey from the membership of all finalists. NPS is internationally recognised as a measure of satisfaction as seen through the customers eyes. The supreme winner had 70% of their members return the survey \u2013 which is a testament in itself – and rated them an unprecedented 100, almost unheard of!<\/p>\n
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Large Exercise Facility of the Year (over 1201 members), sponsored by NRG CYBEX<\/h3>\n
Northern Arena, Whangaparaoa<\/h4>\n
Faced with increased competition the judges were impressed with the way Northern Arena raised its game and demonstrated a genuine commitment to the care and retention of its members. This is evidenced with a role dedicated to retention and extends to robust stats to support the effectiveness of what they are doing. The other key factor in their success is a very strong group exercise programme ably led by Kelly Howarth and her team of top quality instructors.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Medium Exercise Facility of the Year (between 500-1200 members), sponsored by Fitnessworks<\/h3>\n
Jetts Fitness, Taupo<\/h4>\n
Up against two high calibre previous winners, Jetts Taupo really needed to go quite some way to take the honours in this tightly contested category. What swung the pendulum their way was their strong focus on systems, coupled with clear and transparent membership offers removing many barriers to first time gym users.\u00a0 Throw into the mix a highly skilled and supportive team all singing from the same song sheet and you have an award winning facility. Victims of their own success they have now outgrown the space they occupy and need to move up \u2013 literally!<\/p>\n
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Small Exercise Facility of the Year (under 500 members)<\/h3>\n
Vision Personal Training, Takapuna<\/h4>\n
Every mystery shopper to this facility was blown away and commented how much they wanted to join. And when the assessor made their site visit every box on their list to check got a tick. What further impressed the judges was the way this franchise model has clearly understood the needs of PTs in today\u2019s fitness world and provides fully supported and accountable ways of motivating, up skilling and providing a career path for the PTs so that everyone wins \u2013 not least the members. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Individual Awards<\/h2>\n
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Personal Trainer of the Year, sponsored by AUT – Auckland University of Technology<\/h3>\n
Kate Lugtigheid, Christchurch<\/h4>\n
In this category, judges are looking for consistent professionalism and a clear business vision going forward. In addition to ticking both these boxes Kate also displays excellent knowledge and coaching skills and has that X factor ability to makes all of her clients feel special.<\/p>\n
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Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year, sponsored by CatchFitness – 20 Week Challenge<\/h3>\n
Vicki Zumbraegel, Christchurch
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Gym Instructor of the Year, sponsored by AUT – Auckland University of Technology:<\/h3>\n
Ave Araitia, Auckland<\/h4>\n
Ave has great energy and presence backed up with sound practical skills.\u00a0 Most importantly he walks the talk on his gym floor making proactive contact with gym floor users and enhancing their feelings of belonging and worth. A true asset to his organisation.<\/p>\n
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Small Group Trainer of the Year, sponsored by FitnessWorks:<\/h3>\n
Adam Christian, Auckland<\/h4>\n
With only 2 years’ experience Adam shouldn’t be as good as he is. Judges commented that his strengths include giving clear concise instructions, excellent preparation and an ability to interact with every single participant in a warm friendly and encouraging manner. He also has some interesting business ideas and is one to watch in the industry going forward.<\/p>\n
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Group Exercise – Mind\/Body Instructor of the Year, sponsored by Courage My Love<\/h3>\n
Winner: Sarah Lacey-Fisher, Christchurch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Runner Up: Sarah Norman<\/h4>\n
Judge\u2019s comments were glowing for Sarah Lacey-Fisher, and included \u201ctechnically strong\u201d, \u201cexceptional communication skills\u201d, rounded off with a true inspiration to all.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Group Exercise – Own Choreography Instructor of the Year, sponsored by OneMusic<\/h3>\n
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In delivering her clearly well rehearsed classes, Lisa\u2019s technical precision, passion and dedication shows through. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Group Exercise – Pre-choreographed Instructor of the Year, sponsored by Power Music<\/h3>\n
Winner: Kelly Howarth, Auckland\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Runner Up: Suli Tuitaupe, Christchurch<\/h4>\n
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Outstanding Club Support Staff Member of the Year, sponsored by Invivo Wines:<\/h3>\n
Lorraine Wilson, AUT, Auckland<\/h4>\n
Lorraine is a true lynch pin in her organisation, always ready to go the extra mile for customers and colleagues alike. This year in particular she has stepped up to the mark given difficult working circumstances and gone above and beyond. Lorraine makes it her mission to put people at ease in what can be a very intimidating environment and is described by those that work with her as “warm, effervescent, kind, generous and endlessly patient.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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Student of the Year, sponsored by Les Mills New Zealand<\/h3>\n
Crawford Robb, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic<\/h4>\n
Crawford is another top quality student from the Bay of Plenty Polytech. In the live judging session he impressed the judges with his excellent rapport building skills, sound teaching tips and in the empathetic way he gave constructive and positive feedback to his client.<\/p>\n
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People’s Choice Award, sponsored by NZ Fitness Magazine<\/h3>\n
Suli Tuitaupe, Christchurch<\/h4>\n
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Education, Initiative & Community Awards<\/h2>\n
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Educator of the Year, sponsored by AUSTSWIM WETS<\/h3>\n
Dr. Lynette Jones, Dunedin<\/h4>\n
Dr Jones is a senior lecturer at Otago University\u2019s school of Physical Education.
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Online Pelvic Floor Safe Exercise Programme, Christchurch<\/h4>\n
Vicki\u00a0 Zumbraegel has developed what is certainly the only programme of its kind in her area of speciality \u2013 pelvic floor safe exercise.\u00a0 In developing the 8 week online<\/span> programme Vicki has brought out into the open a little talked about yet extremely debilitating and embarrassing topic affecting large numbers of women of all ages. Having the course online allows women to access the information and learn how to strengthen and protect their pelvic floor from anywhere in the country \u2013 or in fact the world.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Community Excellence Awards, sponsored by Horleys:
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- Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility<\/li>\n
- PT in the Park – Christchurch<\/li>\n
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- YMCA Hamilton<\/li>\n
- PT in the Park – Nelson<\/li>\n
- The Never 2 Old Programme at Auckland City YMCA<\/li>\n
- Avantidrome<\/li>\n
- Tenga Schwalger-Teura<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals Award<\/h3>\n
YMCA Auckland<\/h4>\n
Few exercise and physical activity providers can boast a long history such as the recipient of the 2015 REPs award.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1855, this is an organisation that is still going strong today. While built on those same values when it began over 100 years ago, it is clear that the award recipient has grown and adapted with the times.<\/p>\n
Their first steps into the fitness side of physical activity came in 1972 with the establishment of their businessmen\u2019s health club. They were instrumental in establishing the 1970\u2019s gym \u2018scene\u2019 that was the start of the industry we know today.\u00a0Treadmills and resistance strength training equipment had to be designed and built by staff as they were not readily available in New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Today they provide the community with a range of programmes including specialist exercise programmes, learn to swim, youth development,\u00a0kids activities, as well as\u00a0being the largest provider of out of school care and recreation (OSCAR) services in New Zealand.<\/p>\n
While many facilities achieve in the area exercise and fitness, the award recipient takes this beyond the club walls, beyond traditional exercise programming, and into the community and lives of the people it serves.<\/p>\n
While the work of the award recipient is wide in terms of what they achieve, there are some key areas that are of significance to helping people who had perhaps not previously been able to access exercise options, to get active.<\/p>\n
In the area of exercise for older adults they were early adopters of the respected \u2018never2old\u2019 programme, offering multiple sessions a week to keep up with demand of participants.<\/p>\n
A recent addition to their service offering is their Jumpstart programme for those with diabetes, providing education on health psychology, nutrition, and physical activity. They also offer Green Prescription, and have programmes working with stroke rehabilitation, mental health and multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n
The award recipient has always been a strong supporter of REPs, and have shown their commitment to standards and providing a quality exercise service delivery to their members and customers at many levels.<\/p>\n
We have much pleasure in announcing that the 2015 REPs award recipient is the YMCA Auckland.<\/p>\n
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Exercise Association of New Zealand Award<\/h3>\n
Jetts Fitness New Zealand<\/h4>\n
Only five years ago, this company didn\u2019t exist, and now it\u2019s one of the largest providers of exercise in New Zealand, and one of a handful with 50,000 members. Not only that, but this company has grown the market by opening in places that traditionally were not well serviced \u2013 suburbs of large cities, small cities and even large towns, in some cases becoming the first gym in the area, and in other cases increasing the variety for the consumer. They were also one of the first to offer 24\/7 operating hours cto the masses. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Skills Active Aotearoa Individual Award<\/h3>\n
Shirley Thomas<\/h4>\n
Shirley is a real advocate for Skills Active, and committed to ensuring those that work within the fitness Industry meet a recognized standard and wholeheartedly believes in workplace training. The recent training that staff at Kumeu rest home are undertaking is 100% due to Shirley.<\/p>\n
It is testament to her belief in Skills Active qualification pathways that her well managed training sessions and assessor support\u200b has seen trainees power through their fist module within a month of starting.<\/p>\n
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- Australian Leisure Management –<\/strong> Winners Announced at 2015 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards<\/a><\/li>\n
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