The AUSactive National Awards celebrate the incredible work being done across the active health and exercise industry in Australia. Formerly known as the Fitness Australia Awards, they shine a spotlight on both individuals and organisations making a real difference – those leading the way, inspiring, and helping create healthier, more active communities. These prestigious Australian fitness industry awards are open now for nominations.
Why you should enter the AUSactive awards
Entering the awards is your chance to be recognised on a national stage. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or a community group, these awards are about celebrating your hard work, passion, and commitment to the future of health and fitness. Nominating for an award is a valuable opportunity to “take stock” of your own achievements and journey, regardless of the final outcome of whether you win or not. Benefits of getting involved in Australian fitness industry awards include:
- Industry recognition: Get your work noticed among over 20,000 fitness industry professionals and peers;
- Celebrating your wins: Reflect on and share your journey and achievements with the broader fitness community;
- Be a leader: Inspire others, lead by example and help shape a healthier Australia!
Nominating for the AUSactive fitness industry awards
Eligibility criteria to enter each category of the AUSactive National Awards Program can be found on the AUSactive website.
Award nominations are open between 10th March and 5th May 2025, at which time the People’s Choice voting opens. The People’s Choice votes allow the public to get involved and support their favourite nominee.
Judging will take place between 16th May and 13th June, at which time People’s Choice voting will close. Judging will be carried out by a panel of four industry experts drawn from a team of 60 volunteer, independent judges.
For more information or to get started on your award nomination, visit the award submission link online.
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