AUSactive 2024 National Awards NOW OPEN!
It’s now time to get your entry into this year’s 2024 AUSactive Awards with submission open from today 25th March until Sunday
26 May! With new categories added this year, the Awards offer a greater chance for more individuals and businesses within the health and fitness sector to be recognised.
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said the introduction of new categories and awards reflected the growth in the industry and the many businesses and individuals who contribute day in and day out to its continued success.
“The AUSactive Awards is one of the pinnacle events on the Australian exercise and active health industry calendar and it’s important all aspects of our sector have a chance to be part of them. This year we have introduced a new individual award honouring club managers as well as a new overarching supplier category,” Mr Elvish said.
“Club managers and suppliers play a huge role in helping the industry reach new heights through service excellence, state-of-the-art product and equipment as well as advances in technology for members and facilities.”
The new Individual Category this year is “Club Manager of the Year“.
Additionally, AUSactive has introduced a new overarching Industry Supplier Category, which includes the following awards:
- Innovator Of The Year: Awarded to the supplier that has introduced the most innovative product or service in the fitness industry.
- Best Equipment Supplier: Recognising the supplier that has consistently provided high-quality,
durable, and user-friendly fitness equipment. - Best Technology Integration: Awarded to the supplier that has effectively integrated technology
into their fitness products or services to enhance user experience and outcomes. - Fitness Apparel Brand Of The Year: Recognising the apparel brand that has provided high-quality,
innovative, and stylish fitness wear.
This year’s program includes 27 categories across individual, business and community categories, providing an opportunity for all parts of the industry to get involved.
“Last year we honoured 222 state and national finalists and celebrated 34 exceptional category winners in front of a sold-out Gala audience of 400 people,” Mr Elvish said.
“With almost 500 valid submissions received and more than 13,000 votes in the People’s Choice Awards, we are expecting this year’s numbers to be even stronger!
“If you think you’ve got what it takes to be one of this year’s winners, I urge you to start planning and get your submission ready. The Awards calendar is packed full of events, with it all culminating with the National Awards Gala in October, an event not to be missed.”
2024 AUSactive Awards Key Dates
Nominations
Award Nominations Open Monday 25 March 2024
Award Nominations Close Sunday 26 May 2024
Judging & Voting
People’s Choice Voting Opens Sunday 26 May 2024
Judging Begins Friday 31 May 2024
Judging Closes Friday 21 June 2024
People’s Choice Voting Ends Friday 28 June 2024
Events
WA State Winners Networking Event Thursday 25 July 2024
NSW State Winners Networking Event Tuesday 30 July 2024
QLD State Winners Networking Event Thursday 1 August 2024
VIC State Winners Networking Event Tuesday 6 August 2024
2024 National Awards Gala Friday 11 October 2024
For more information on 2024 AUSactive National Awards Program, eligibility and to enter visit awards.ausactive.org.au
Barrie brings over 20 years’ CEO experience of successful organisational change, strategic development and business growth across a range of sectors such as Education, Health and Community Services.
You’ll regularly hear Barrie talking about his passions and experiences including surfing, Triathlons, keeping his mental health and wellbeing strong through exercise, trekking the Kokoda Trail and Macchu Pichu, Led Zeppelin and Hot Rods – all for the purpose of making meaningful connections. Barrie has a longstanding personal and professional interest in adventure play for children and is currently completing a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education.
Today Barrie is proud to be the CEO of AUSactive, the peak national health and fitness industry association activating everybody, every way, every day.