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Additional photos of the evening can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Coverage of winners is listed at the bottom of this page<\/p>\n

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Facility Awards<\/h2>\n

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Large Exercise Facility (over 1201 members), Sponsored by NRG Fitness<\/h3>\n

Les Mills New Lynn, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Consistently one of the high performers in the Les Mills stable, this club demonstrated to the judges a sound culture of leadership, staff contribution and accountability resulting in a strong and positive relationship with members as evidenced by their high Net Promoter Score. \u00a0Never content to sit on their laurels, the club continues to be upgraded to reflect industry trends and member needs , and justifiably takes out the 2016 large club of the year.<\/p>\n

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Medium Exercise Facility (500-1200 members), Sponsored by FitnessWorks<\/h3>\n

Y-Fitness Auckland City<\/h4>\n

In the several years that Y-Fitness Auckland has entered the awards – the judges have seen distinct improvements in many areas of their operations. \u00a0Always strong with community engagement and the development of innovative programmes, the Y can now demonstrate robust reporting systems coupled with meaningful staff training , making them \u00a0a worthy award winning Medium size facility of the year.<\/p>\n

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Small Exercise Facility (under 500 members)<\/h3>\n

Pumped, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

With Kate out front delivering sessions and Chris covering the unseen but crucial back of house administration, social media and more..\u2018the Lugtigheids\u2019 have developed the perfect recipe for a business that not only demonstrates financial success but embodies all that is good about group support and a sense of belonging for its \u2018pumped athletes\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Individual Awards<\/h2>\n

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\"Richard<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Personal Trainer of the Year, Sponsored by AUT University<\/h3>\n

Richard Ellis, Auckland<\/h4>\n

Richard\u2019s strengths are his professionalism and his extremely high level of knowledge\u2026. a \u201csafe pair of hands\u201d to be sure. The judges saw a measurable step up in his business acumen since last year when he was also a finalist and despite being only one point ahead of his nearest rival this year comes out as a worthy winner. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Matt<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year, Sponsored by CatchFitness<\/h3>\n

Matt McKay, Dunedin<\/h4>\n

Matt clearly demonstrates the \u00a0sort of natural rapport building skills that have earned him the trust of his clients in a very short space of time. Throw into the mix his excellent teaching technique and knowledge of exercise principles and you have a trainer with a great future ahead of him.<\/p>\n

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\"Renee<\/a><\/p>\n

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Small Group Trainer of the Year, Sponsored by FitnessWorks<\/h3>\n

Renee Riley, Collingwood<\/h4>\n

Despite working in the very small rural community of Collingwood (at top of the South Island) Renee met the big boys and girls head on yesterday and presented a practical session at the live judging equal to any quality SGT in the country. Her business sense is sound and her commitment to the local community is a key factor in her success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Group Exercise – Mind\/Body Instructor of the Year, Sponsored by Courage My Love<\/h3>\n

Elena Ogle, Gisborne<\/h4>\n

Elena exemplifies the ideal mind body instructor, she engaged with her clients and tailored the session to ensure the customer brought their mind and body into one.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Linda<\/a><\/p>\n

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Group Exercise – Own Choreography Instructor of the Year, Sponsored by OneMusic<\/h3>\n

Linda Miratana, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

Linda has Excellent technical expertise. An obvious passion and dedication. \u00a0The class vibe was pumping.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\"Debbie<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group Exercise – Pre-choreographed Instructor of the Year, Sponsored by Powermusic<\/h3>\n

Debbie Callaghan, Nelson<\/h4>\n

Judges commented that Finalists selected in the Pre Choreographed category were <\/span>very very close <\/b>in points, and said this year the standard is high, the ranking extremely close, and three of finalists were judged to be \u201cOutStanding\u201d,\u00a0<\/span>so big congratulations to Debbie for taking out the award.<\/p>\n

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\"Shaun<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Outstanding Club Support Award, Sponsored by Invivo Wines<\/h3>\n

Shaun Herman, Auckland<\/h4>\n

As Senior Fitness Instructor at the Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre in Mangere, Shaun supports not only his members and fellow instructors but works with key stakeholders and local organisations to support his community.\u00a0<\/span>Here is a quote from one of his testimonials \u201cS<\/span>haun is a hugely respected member of our fitness and wider centre team. With his extensive fitness knowledge and strong customer and community focus – he leads by example setting a consistently high standard of customer service\u201d<\/span> Well done Shaun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student of the Year, Sponsored by Les Mills New Zealand<\/h3>\n

Shane Way, Wintec<\/h4>\n

Shane has a humbling story of overcoming personal battles and adversity. He wrote in his award entry submission and I quote \u201cI believe exercise is the best way of battling mental illness as it has personally saved my life. My goal for the future is to use exercise as a treatment for mental illness and to help others build confidence, self-acceptance and self-esteem\u201d A truly inspiring young man who is already on the path of bringing the exercise message to those that need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Linda<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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People’s Choice Award<\/h3>\n

Linda Miratana, Christchurch<\/h4>\n

This award is by popular vote so has no judges comments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Educator of the Year, Sponsored by Austswim Aotearoa<\/h3>\n

Marietta Mehanni, Melbourne<\/h4>\n

Despite hailing from over the ditch, Marietta needs no introduction tonight as her influence on our industry here in NZ has been enormous. \u00a0<\/span>Ever the consummate professional, Marietta has inspired and educated hundreds of NZ exercise professionals over the years in a variety of specialties such as Gymstick – for which she is the International Master Trainer – Pelvic Floor Safe Exercises, presentation skills and Aqua. \u00a0Anyone who has ever attended training with Marietta will know she always gives 110% , injecting larger than life dollops of humour and personality into everything she does.<\/p>\n

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Programme, Initiative & Community Awards:<\/h2>\n

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\"Jumpstart\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Programme Excellence Award<\/h3>\n

Jumpstart Diabetes Programme<\/h4>\n

jumpstart is for people with diabetes , introducing them to group exercise sessions and helping them to take an holistic approach to diabetes self-management. \u00a0<\/span>Since its inception 2 years ago, \u00a0the programme has supported over 500 participants in 10 communities in the Auckland and Hamilton areas. \u00a0The judging panel commented that not only was this a well thought out and constructed programme, with impressive data to support results,\u00a0but the <\/span>partnerships<\/b> developed with Diabetes NZ, Pharmaco, ProCare and the Auckland University Dietetics Clinic as a result, bode well for increased closer relationships with both – allied health professionals and – commercial organisations.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Kia<\/a><\/p>\n

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Innovation Award<\/h3>\n

Kia Kaha Mind and Body Health & Wellness Programme<\/h4>\n

This 10 week programme is unique – it targets both the physical and psychological aspects of wellness, it works with men, women and youth offenders within the Christchurch Prison environment. \u00a0<\/span>In addition, carefully constructed <\/span>outcome measures<\/b> are in place to demonstrate the <\/span>impact<\/b> of the programme and its <\/span>role<\/b> in improving the mental health of participants, \u00a0which will hopefully lead to a <\/span>reduction<\/b> in their risk of <\/span>re-offending. \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Community Excellence Award Recipients, \u00a0Sponsored by: Horleys<\/h3>\n

Every one of the recipients are deserving of recognition, not only to acknowledge the great work they are doing, \u00a0but so that they can use that recognition to further their presence and profile in their respective communities and get even MORE people, more active.<\/p>\n

YMCA Mt Albert<\/h5>\n
Yoga by Kotte<\/h5>\n
Hoop for fitness around NZ<\/h5>\n
Bay Fitness<\/h5>\n
YMCA Gisborne<\/h5>\n
Patu Aotearoa<\/h5>\n

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Special Awards<\/h2>\n

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ExerciseNZ Award<\/h3>\n

Dr Nigel Harris<\/h4>\n

The recipient of this awards started in the industry as a group exercise instructor, in the day of leotards and legwarmers, or as we used to call it \u201caerobics\u201d. \u00a0\u00a0Hails from Christchurch, but now lives further north. \u00a0<\/span>If you looked at this person\u2019s CV it\u2019s fair to say he\u2019s \u201cbeen there and done that\u201d for so many things in the industry – from Personal Trainer, to lecturer, to media commentator. \u00a0\u00a0Through each of these roles the recipient has always been there to support others and our industry. Specifically their contributions include:<\/p>\n