AUSactive 2024 National Awards kick off on 25 March
It’s time to mark your diaries and set your alarms for your chance to be crowned a 2024 AUSactive Award Winner! With nominations for this year’s Awards set to open on Monday 25 March, now is your chance to
start prepping your submission.
For the first time in the Awards’ history, an international line up of industry experts will also join this year’s judging panel.
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said the introduction of international judges this year was about showcasing Australian industry talent globally and positioning the AUSactive Awards as one of the flagship programs on offer on the international stage.
“The AUSactive Awards is one of the pinnacle events on the Australian exercise and active health industry calendar and this year we wanted to go one better and showcase the exceptional talent we have in our industry in front of an international audience,” Mr Elvish said.
“This year’s international judges will bring a new perspective to the judging process, that will not only elevate the AUSactive Awards but also give all entrants the chance to be seen by world-renowned industry professionals.”
Applications to join this year’s judging panel are still open, with international judges already secured including:
- Catherine Hanson Farid (Dubai) – REPs UAE, Director of Operations. ICREPs Chair
- Gerald (Gerry) Salmon (New Zealand) – Executive Director, Arma Fitness and Revl NZ
- John Windle (Ireland) – National General Manager of UPMC Sports Medicine and Institute for Health
- Jack Thomas (Thailand) – CEO of BASE, co-founder / co-CEO of The Fit Guide
- Mahdi Jafargholizadeh (Malta) – President of REPs-Malta
- Huw Edwards (United Kingdom) – CEO, UK Active
- Alan Leach (Ireland) – Chief Executive, West Wood Clubs
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
Justin is the Managing Director of Active Management, which he began January 2004. He offers coaching to businesses worldwide in everything from start up and design to marketing and sales systems. Justin also facilitates four Australian and New Zealand ‘fitness industry roundtables’ events, which allows him to see a huge cross section of business models.