{"id":815,"date":"2010-11-30T12:53:57","date_gmt":"2010-11-30T00:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/?page_id=815"},"modified":"2017-02-21T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2017-02-21T00:35:00","slug":"2010-winners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/winners-2\/2010-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Fitness Industry Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/All-Winners.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1137 alignnone\" title=\"All Winners\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/All-Winners.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/All-Winners.jpg 640w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/All-Winners-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/All-Winners-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Winners in the media<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/CDHB-CEO-newsletter-8-Dec-2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Canterbury District Health Board CEO Newsletter <\/a>(pdf file)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz\/local\/news\/muscling-in-to-bag-top-gym-title\/3932578\/\" target=\"_blank\">HawkesBay Today<\/a> (link to online article)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ausleisure.com.au\/default.asp?PageID=&amp;ReleaseID=3250&amp;Display=True\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Australasian Leisure Management<\/em> reports on awards <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/CBEED1-20101208-001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cambridge Times <\/a>(pdf file)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>List of the winners <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>COMMUNITY &amp; EDUCATION AWARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Adults-In-Action.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Adults In Action\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Adults-In-Action-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"93\" \/><\/strong><strong>Horley\u2019s \u2013 Community Award<\/strong>:\u00a0 Adults in Action, Manukau Leisure Services, Auckland<br \/>\nJudges comments: In partnership with South Seas Healthcare, Manukau Leisure have created and developed a programme that really has changed the lives of participants. \u2018Active Adults\u2019 targeted people in the Manukau community that most probably would never have joined a gym, but who were seriously in need of encouragement, support and advice on how to achieve successful health outcomes from a structured exercise programme. Most inspiring is that, not only did the programme well and truly exceed participant number expectations and health results, it has also resulted in exceptional ongoing adherence to exercise amongst it\u2019s participants. Truly a positive contributor to community health and fitness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Denis-Grenell.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1139\" title=\"Denis Grenell\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Denis-Grenell-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"77\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Denis-Grenell-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Denis-Grenell-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Denis-Grenell.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 77px) 100vw, 77px\" \/><\/a>Bella \u2013 Fitness Mentor Award<\/strong>: Dennis Grennell, Auckland<br \/>\nJudges comments: Dennis has been integral to the great success of the \u2018Never2Old\u2019 exercise programme for older adults since it\u2019s inception in 2002, now delivered to over 2000 participants weekly. He has regularly delivered training workshops to staff and the public, and has a talent for presenting the message of active aging in an engaging and amusing way. At 77 years young, he leads by example. His passion for positively influencing the lives of both participants and staff involved with the Never2Old programme remains unwavering, leading by example with his own weights and fitness exercise programme, and devoted leadership of Never2Old classes. His recently published book, entitled \u2018Never Give Up\u2019 is testimony to his inspirational approach to life and fitness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1142\" title=\"Broni\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 79px) 100vw, 79px\" \/><\/a>Lecturer of the Year<\/strong>: Broni McSweeney, CPIT, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments: Broni\u2019s infectious enthusiasm and genuine desire to nurture and inspire people seeking to enter the fitness industry, and contribute to the up-skilling of current professionals are very clear when speaking with her students and her colleagues. She combines these qualities with a great ability to convey a message effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1143\" title=\"Paul - Peoples Choice\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Paul-Peoples-Choice.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/><\/a>Peoples Choice<\/strong>: Paul Dunn, Christchurch<br \/>\nNote: No comments as this was not a judged award<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SPECIAL AWARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Lee-Tuku.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1145\" title=\"Lee Tuku\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Lee-Tuku-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Lee-Tuku-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Lee-Tuku-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Lee-Tuku.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/a>REPs Award<\/strong>: Lee Tuki, Canterbury District Health Board<br \/>\nLee lives the active lifestyle she helps promote. \u201cAnything to do with music and moving &#8211; that\u2019s me\u201d, says Lee. Lee is an avid supporter, promoter and advocate of REPs and its role of setting a standard and striving to continuously raise the bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitness New Zealand Contribution to the Industry Award<\/strong>:\u00a0 Brett Jude, Auckland<br \/>\nFitness New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie acknowledged Brett Jude\u2019s commitment to the industry and his outstanding leadership skills \u201cBrett is known as a person who has high values, and has a very loyal following from those around him. Brett not only has achieved financial success in his recent role, but lessened the environmental impact of the business, all while increasing visitor numbers and customer satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Skills-Active-CCC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1146\" title=\"Skills Active - CCC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Skills-Active-CCC-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"118\" height=\"76\" \/><\/a>Skills Active Award<\/strong>: John Growcott, Christchurch City Council\u2019s Pioneer Recreation and Sports Centre<br \/>\nJohn was chosen for motivating and assisting staff to thoroughly complete their training towards their relevant National Certificate qualifications at Christchurch\u2019s Pioneer and Centennial Recreation &amp; Sports Centres.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>INDIVIDUAL AWARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni-Richard-and-Tracy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1147\" title=\"Broni Richard and Tracy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Broni-Richard-and-Tracy-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"123\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a>HQH \u2013 Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year<\/strong>:\u00a0 Tracey Butler, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments: Tracey has quickly developed a good client base through the use of content rich, time effective sessions and excellent interpersonal skills. She uses in internet presence effectively, and referrals from very happy clients are testimony to her abilities. Tracey adapts her PT sessions very effectively to fit a variety of settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Alison-Story-and-Mish.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1148\" title=\"Alison Story and Mish\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Alison-Story-and-Mish-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"58\" height=\"92\" \/><\/a>FitnessLife Magazine \u2013 Personal Trainer of the Year<\/strong>: Alison Storey, Cambridge<br \/>\nJudges comments:It\u2019s very clear that Alison breathes, lives and loves the fitness industry by her commitment to ensuring results for her own clients, and also to her dedication to the local fitness community. Her belief in the power of the fitness industry to improve the health of the nation is inspiring. Client testimonials declare her as \u2018a legend!\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Erin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1149\" title=\"Erin\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Erin-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Erin-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Erin-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Erin.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/><\/a>Group Exercise \u2013 Freestyle<\/strong>: Erin Raines, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments: A great freestyle group exercise instructor has to do many little things very well to reach National award winning standard and our judges and mystery shopper attendees were left in no doubt that Erin exceeds these standards. Erin\u2019s personality and energy on stage were noted, as was her professionalism in aspects such as greeting all her class participants and running a \u2018top notch\u2019 class.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1150\" title=\"Scott - Group Ex\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"78\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Scott-Group-Ex.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 78px) 100vw, 78px\" \/><\/a>Group Exercise \u2013 Pre-Choreographed<\/strong>: Scott Agnew, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges commented that \u201cOur specialist group exercise judges were most impressed by Scott\u2019s highly motivational style, 100% focus on class participants, and technical expertise with successfully instructing moves to a broad range of participant levels.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The mystery shoppers\u2019 comment was \u201cTruly awesome\u201d.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1152\" title=\"Grant Hughes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Grant-Hughes.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 86px) 100vw, 86px\" \/><\/a>Small Group Training<\/strong>: Grant Hughes, Dunedin<br \/>\nJudges comments Grant demonstrates great skill and enthusiasm in leading a variety of small group training programmes, including contributing to programme development. He combines a motivating style with great interpersonal skills and accommodating all participant levels within his groups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Claudia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1153\" title=\"Claudia\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Claudia-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"85\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Claudia-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Claudia-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Claudia.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><\/a>AUT University \u2013 Gym Instructor of the Year<\/strong>: Claudia Gallur, Auckland<br \/>\nJudges comments: Claudia\u2019s devoted regular members, employers and colleagues noted her willingness and ability to make people feel comfortable in the gym environment. Claudia\u2019s ability to establish a rapport with a very diverse range of people, her professionalism and technical competence are most certainly a winning combination.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Oustanding-Support-Ritua.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1154\" title=\"Oustanding Support - Ritua\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Oustanding-Support-Ritua-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"89\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Oustanding-Support-Ritua-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Oustanding-Support-Ritua-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Oustanding-Support-Ritua.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/a>Federal Print \u2013 Outstanding Support<\/strong>: Ritua Allivaa, Auckland<br \/>\nJudges commented that \u201cRitua\u2019s innate ability to communicate with everyone she encounters, her \u201cexceptional serenity yet passion\u201d, and diligence were clearly appreciated by her team. Ritua\u2019s employers noted that she is one of the best operational fitness staff they had ever encountered, and her staff expressed how she was always there for them, and really helped optimise their own ability.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FACILITY AWARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-Look-Beter-Naked.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1155\" title=\"Innovation Award\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-Look-Beter-Naked-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a>Fitnessworks \u2013 Innovation Award<\/strong> &#8211; JOINT WINNERS &#8211; The Leisure Centre Hibiscus Coast, Whangaparoa (joint winners) \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Les Mills New Zealand<br \/>\nJudges commented that these were two outstanding entries.\u00a0 Aquaworks has taken current international concepts and research into water fitness and developed a unique, standalone, structured programme for new and existing aqua instructors. Lead by Linden Cowan, Aquaworks has evolved from the input of a small team of passionate and dedicated fitness industry professionals, who, on a very limited budget have devoted many hours to the education and promotion of the \u2018liquid gym\u2019 . The Les Mills NZ \u2018Look Better Naked\u2019 programme is all about \u201cwhat a woman wants\u201d in an exercise programme. Les Mills NZ have developed and marketed their 6-week small group exercise package that is now so successful there is a waitlist for eager participants! The programme is a unique blend of choreographed partner work, team building, games, and nutritional advice, monitored by a team of fitness professionals. Creatively marketed and branded, theoverall package constitutes a positive fitness industry innovation that has had a major impact on defining the recent small group training market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/APRA-Award-LM-ChCh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1156\" title=\"APRA Award - LM ChCh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/APRA-Award-LM-ChCh-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/APRA-Award-LM-ChCh-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/APRA-Award-LM-ChCh-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/APRA-Award-LM-ChCh.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/><\/a>APRA \u2013 Facility Sight and Sound Award<\/strong>: Les Mills, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments: An atmosphere of energy and tailor-made situation-specific mood is created with an innovative and unique blend of sight and sound design and technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1157\" title=\"Mike (Mint)\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint-298x450.jpg 298w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Mike-Mint.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 74px) 100vw, 74px\" \/><\/a>Gravity \u2013 Exercise Studio<\/strong>: M1nt Fitness, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments: M1nt provides an environment of holistic health and fitness services for members, integrating nutrition, massage, yoga, physio and other services within a very personal fitness studio environment. Excellent personal training by a small, dedicated team is clearly a key part of M1nt\u2019s success, as is a commitment to providing a well maintained, excellent facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Heritage-Health-Club.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1158\" title=\"Heritage Health Club\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Heritage-Health-Club-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a>Dynex \u2013 Club of the Year (under 500 members)<\/strong>: Heritage Health Club, Christchurch<br \/>\nJudges comments were Heritage Health Club positions itself as \u201cPrivate, Exclusive and Central\u201d, succinctly describing a premium facility with premium service to match. Heritage continues to offer an exclusive capped membership ensuring members receive very personal attention and access to the full range of modern equipment and facilities provided. Our mystery shopper noted that their very high expectations were exceeded.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Petegrew-Areana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1159\" title=\"Petegrew Arena\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Petegrew-Areana-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Petegrew-Areana-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Petegrew-Areana-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Petegrew-Areana.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/a>Advance Fitness Marketing \u2013 Club of the Year (501-1500 members)<\/strong>: Arena Gym at Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier<br \/>\nJudges comments: A sustained period of targeted management and operations development has paid dividends for Arena gym with commendable growth in membership. A real understanding of the needs and demands of the local community has underpinned the success.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-1500+.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1160\" title=\"LM 1500+\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-1500+-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"127\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-1500+-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-1500+-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/LM-1500+.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/><\/a>Blue Fitness \u2013 Club of the Year (1500+ members)<\/strong>: Les Mills Takapuna, Auckland<br \/>\nJudges comments: It\u2019s clear that service is taken seriously at Les Mills Takapuna. Membership satisfaction rates (by independent survey) are impressive, supported by unanimous enthusiasm expressed by all the members who were approached during their workout by the judge and asked for their thoughts. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, from the front entry through to the packed group exercise studios. Marketing is innovative and targeted, and active expansion plans are testimony to the club\u2019s success in a highly competitive market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Supreme-Winners-LM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1161\" title=\"Supreme Winners - LM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Supreme-Winners-LM-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Supreme-Winners-LM-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Supreme-Winners-LM-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Supreme-Winners-LM.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 129px) 100vw, 129px\" \/><\/a>Advance Fitness Distribution \u2013 Supreme Club of the Year<\/strong>:\u00a0 Les Mills Takapuna, Auckland<\/p>\n<p>A list of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/winners-2\/2010-winners\/finalists\/\">2010 finalists<\/a> can be found here.<\/p>\n<p>Other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/2010-winners\/photos-2010\/\">photos from the 2010 Exercise Industry Awards dinner<\/a> can be found here.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winners in the media Canterbury District Health Board CEO Newsletter (pdf file) HawkesBay Today (link to online article) Australasian Leisure Management reports on awards Cambridge Times (pdf file) List of the winners COMMUNITY &amp; EDUCATION AWARDS Horley\u2019s \u2013 Community Award:\u00a0 Adults in Action, Manukau Leisure Services, Auckland Judges comments: In partnership with South Seas Healthcare,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2207,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/815"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=815"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5372,"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/815\/revisions\/5372"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exerciseindustryawards.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}