Minister to present Australian Health & Fitness Awards

Federal Minister for Small Business, Senator Hon Nick Sherry has confirmed his attendance at the 2011 Australian Health and Fitness Industry Awards, presented by Fitness Australia, to be held in Brisbane this Friday (14th October) at Hilton Brisbane.

Senator Sherry will be the guest of honour at the event and will present the highly prestigious national Awards for Personal Training Business, Fitness Business over 2000 members and Fitness Business under 2000 members.

Fitness Australia Chief Executive Lauretta Stace explained "in his role as Minister for Small Business, Senator Sherry has demonstrated a keen interest in the fitness industry and the diversity of the market it encompasses. We are therefore thrilled that he has accepted our invitation to be part of this event, which recognises the achievements of the best in our industry."

Stace said that Fitness Australia was delighted to receive the support of Senator Sherry and his recognition that the fitness industry offers many opportunities for small businesses to develop and thrive.

The Gala Awards will be attended by the state and territory award winners already recognised for quality service, innovation, community connection and commitment to industry standards, and who will be eager to learn if they have won the coveted national award in their category.

Australian Health & Fitness Awards - 2011 State Winners

ACT Exercise Professional of the Year: Matthew Quixley
ACT Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): Fernwood Womens' Health Club Canberra City
ACT Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): Southern Cross Health Club
NSW Exercise Professional of the Year: Christine Atkins
NSW Personal Training Business of the Year: Savvy Fitness
NSW Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): Contours Woonona
NSW Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): Aquafit Fitness and Leisure
Northern Territory Exercise Professional of the Year: Samantha Harrison
Queensland Exercise Professional of the Year: Craig Kelly
Queensland Personal Training Business of the Year: Health Guru Boot Camp
Queensland Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): Dolphin Health Precinct
Queensland Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): Genesis Jindalee
South Australian Exercise Professional of the Year: Luciano Agostino
South Australian Personal Training Business of the Year: Step into Life Westlakes
South Australian Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): North Adelaide Fitness Centre
Tasmanian Exercise Professional of the Year: Anne McGough
Tasmanian Personal Training Business of the Year: Booty
Tasmanian Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): Unigym Hobart
Tasmanian Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): Oceana Health and Fitness
Victorian Exercise Professional of the Year: Karleeanne Chau
Victorian Personal Training Business of the Year: Healthy Balance Fitness
Victorian Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): YMCA MacLeod
Victorian Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): South Pacific Health Club
Western Australian Exercise Professional of the Year: Tara Franzinelli
Western Australian Personal Training Business of the Year: Sculpture Training Studio
Western Australian Fitness Business of the Year (Under 2000 members): BodyCare Health Club
Western Australian Fitness Business of the Year (Over 2000 members): City of Melville Lifestyle Services.

For more information go to www.fitness.org.au 

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