ExerciseNZ invites entries for 2014 Fitness Industry Awards

The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has launched its 2014 New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards, with entries now open.

Designed to recognise those making a contribution to the health and wellness of New Zealanders through exercise and fitness, the New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards are an annual event.

Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of awards organiser ExerciseNZ, explains "the Fitness Industry Awards have been running since 2005, and are designed to recognise those making a contribution to the health and wellness of New Zealanders through exercise and fitness.

"If you know someone, or a facility who you think deserves special recognition, you can nominate them for an award - although its best to tell them you are nominating them first!"

The Awards will be presented at a cermony on Saturday 22nd November 2014 during the FitEx Conference in Auckland.

Award categories include:

Exercise Facilities
• Small Club (under 500 members)
• Medium Club (501-1,500 members)
• Large Club (1,500+ members)
• Studio

Individuals
• Gym Instructor
• Group Exercise – Pre-choroegraphed
• Group Exercise – Freestyle
• Up and Coming Personal Trainer
• Personal Trainer
• Outstanding club support award
• Small Group Trainer Individuals

Education and Community
• Innovation
• Educator
• Community

Special Awards (by invitation)
• Skills Active award
• Exercise NZ Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
• REPs Award
• People's Choice award

Entries for the Awards are open until 30th June 2014 and can be made online by clicking here.

For more information, please go to or email awards@fitnessindustryawards.co.nz

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