{"id":6750,"date":"2020-11-18T12:48:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T00:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/?page_id=6750"},"modified":"2020-11-27T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T23:32:27","slug":"2020-winners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/2020-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
To see a list of the 2020 Finalists Click here<\/a><\/p>\r\n Photos from the evening can be found by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Educator of the Year:\u00a0<\/strong>Luigi Bercades<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A huge array of qualifications and lecturing experience developing the next generation of professionals.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/a>Innovation Award<\/strong>\u00a0: Growing Younger Fitness<\/p>\r\n A facility with a target market that makes age an advantage.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Programme Excellence Award <\/strong>\u00a0: The Run Crew<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n A history of support and development under the supervision of a trainer with a wealth of experience and contribution.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Community Contribution Award: \u00a0<\/b>Les Mills<\/p>\r\n In partnership with a national broadcaster Les Mills supported a team of 5 million to keep moving during level 4 lockdown- introducing exercise and positivity into New Zealander\u2019s homes at a time of extreme challenge.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Exercise Association of New Zealand Award<\/b><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Jean Scott<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Skills Active –\u00a0Manukura Award\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Chris McIvor<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Skills Active – Te Iti Kahurangi Award<\/b><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/a>Industrial Fitness<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/a>Group Exercise\u00a0Instructor of the Year :\u00a0<\/b>Joy McNamara<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Organised, Prepared and Inspiring from the very beginning. A Clear and Concise class Communicator.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Yoga Teacher of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Tilak Raj<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n With a strong background across and around yoga practice this instructor exemplified an excellent student focused practice in and out of class.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Group Trainer of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Christie Houghton<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Christie is on a mission to support educate and empower women and the exercise industry as a whole. Succinct and clear values in her business with a client focus.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Student of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Lisa Lyons \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Outstanding Support Award:\u00a0<\/b>Lisa Brown<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n A clear key beacon of support for many that interact with Lisa- she is outstanding in her leadership for sure.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Exercise\u00a0Instructor of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Stephanie Lim Fong<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Stephanie exhibited a bright and bubbly personality that gave insight to what she would be like interacting with clients.\u00a0\u00a0She displayed confidence, knowledge and provided excellent programming whist being entertaining.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Erica Stedman<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n A creative and collaborative trainer adapting well to the challenges of 2020.\u00a0Her business and personal values aligned. Judges could feel her passion \u2013 it\u2019s infectious!<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Personal Trainer of the Year:\u00a0<\/b>Kate Saynor<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Kate has an inclusive and caring approach to her business that shone through. Her brand is reflected from the videos through to her written submissions. Kate is a great ambassador for the industry and includes a strong behavioural change, with a holistic\u00a0approach.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/a>Studio Facility of the Year :\u00a0<\/b>Adapted Yoga and Pilates<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n A business with heart and soul, supporting it\u2019s members through a tough year, online and in person.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Independent Facility of the Year :\u00a0<\/b>AUT Millennium<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Excellence across all aspects of this facility, a strong brand with an excellent facility<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/a>Franchise Facility of the Year :\u00a0<\/b>Anytime Fitness – Cashmere<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n A facility with members needs at it\u2019s core. A strong team with strong values<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\nEducator, Innovation, Community and <\/strong>Programme Awards<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Lisa has a concrete plan what her target clients will be. She is passionate about becoming a PT and wants to keep learning and expanding her horizon.<\/p>\r\n
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