AUSactive, Australia’s peak body for the exercise and active health sector, announced the winners of the 2023 AUSactive National Awards. The winners were honored at a sold-out gala event at Federation Square in Melbourne, with 17 individuals and businesses from across the state crowned.
The awards celebrate professionals, business owners and industry experts who demonstrate passion, care and dedication day-in, day-out helping others to be more physically active.
Aquafit took home two state awards this year — 2023 Independent Business of the Year and 2023 People’s Choice Large Business — making it the most awarded fitness center in Australia.
“We are so incredibly proud of our team, their dedication and all their hard work that has resulted in us winning another two esteemed industry awards,” said Kristen Green, the general manager, in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to all our wonderful Aquafit members who have visited, supported and voted for us year after year.”
A complete list of winners can be found at ausactive.org.au.
Barrie Elvish, the CEO of AUSactive said this year’s awards program celebrated the increased scope of the Australian health, fitness and well-being industry.
“Congratulations to our national and state winners,” said Elvish in a statement. “Last night was all about you and I’m immensely proud of your achievements. This year we had more entries from the increasing number of modalities AUSactive supports than ever before and I can only see this continuing to grow in years to come.”
State category winners were announced at this year’s National Gala for the first time.
“We wanted to elevate the recognition our state winners also received this year,” said Elvish. “This saw a further 46 state awards presented. In all, 81 individuals, business, community groups and special award recipients were honored in this year’s AUSactvie National Awards 2023.”
