EMEA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Evening of 21 February 2024 (19.00 – 22.00 GMT+3)
Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CELEBRATING EMEA'S LEADING HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS BRANDS AND EXECUTIVES

Our Awards of Excellence recognise leading companies and executives from across health, fitness, sports, wellness and hospitality in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Regions. Each award is given based on their achievements and successes in the past 12 months from December 2022 to December 2023.

This year we present 12 awards: (1) App of the Year, (2) Franchise of the Year, (3) Deal of the Year, (4) Technology Company of the Year, (5) Corporate Wellness Company of the Year, (6) Hotel/Resort/Spa Company of the Year, (7) Boutique of the Year, (8) Fitness & Wellness Company of the Year, (9) Start-up of the Year, (10) Executive of the Year, (11) Lifetime Achievement and (12) Industry Appreciation Award. For more information on sponsoring an award, and/or, becoming an awards judge please contact day@thefitsummit.com

2024 AWARD CATEGORIES - OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS IN NOVEMBER 2023

APP OF THE YEAR

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle app (b2c and/or b2b) Award based on; positive impact on the consumer and/or industry; strength and depth of content; UX design functionality and responsiveness; new growth in APAC; future growth possibility across APAC; and the potential impact of future iterations.

2022 WINNER

Myzone

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

DEAL OF THE YEAR

Any government body, fitness, wellness or hospitality company, that operates or invests in APAC. Award based on; any deal that has a significant impact to the b2b and/or b2c fitness and wellness landscape in APAC (M&A, divestment, JV, listing, capital raise) – deal value; shareholder return; industry implications.

2022 WINNER

Classpass | Mindbody

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle technology company (software, hardware, system or platform – b2c and/or b2b) Award based on; successful commercial expansion in APAC; future scalability; technology advancement; perception as industry gamechanger; positive return of investment to customer; and extent of industry collaboration.

2022 WINNER

Therabody

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

FITNESS / WELLNESS COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Any fitness or wellness company, that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific Award based on; market leadership; successful expansion of existing business(es); launch of new product lines; new technology adoption internally and externally; business/product innovation; strength of industry relations; and overall industry/customer reputation.

2022 WINNER

Lift Brands

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle franchise, that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific Award based on; success of existing portfolio in APAC; recent net growth of franchisees in APAC; net growth of member rate in APAC; industry reputation; consumer reputation; franchise leadership; and investment on customer experience.

2022 WINNER

BFT

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Any fitness, wellness hospitality or lifestyle executive who operates or works in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; market leadership; recognised thought leadership reputation; successful company performance; positive shareholder ROI; future growth potential in APAC; promotion of new technology adoption, diversity and industry collaboration; and creation of industry leading partnerships.

2022 WINNER

CHRIS CALDWELL

CEO, APAC
Lift Brands

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

Corporate Wellness
Company of the Year

Any health, fitness or wellness company that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; enhancing the health and well-being of employees; leveraging technology for optimal engagement; promotion of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing; supportive and educational environments – both digitally and physically; innovative engagement; successful business expansion; and overall industry reputation.

2022 WINNER

Classpass

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

Hotel / Resort / Spa
Company of the Year

Any hotel, resort, spa or retreat operating in, or out of, Asia-Pacific. Award based on: incorporating holistic health/fitness/wellness programs across their properties; pioneering new and emerging services relating to health, fitness and wellness; investment in new/improved facilities for guest experience; addition of wellbeing as a company pillar; and industry leadership.

2022 WINNER

Accor

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

Boutique of the Year

Any small-mid sized fitness, wellness or lifestyle business that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; focus on delivering personalized business services to members; unique studio designs and innovative on-site customer experiences; focus on community engagement and growth; adoption of technology; and successful business expansion nationally/internationally.

2022 WINNER

One Playground

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

START-UP OF THE YEAR

Any company that has launched in the last 12 months and gained significant momentum in their respective market. Awarded on product innovation, market penetration, raised capital, reputation and growth potential.

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

A select fitness, wellness or hospitality executive who operates or works in Asia-Pacific Award based on; making a defining difference (legacy) to APAC’s fitness and wellness industry; pioneering meaningful change; recognised lifelong industry leadership; extensive track record of shareholder ROI; and long-term commitment to working with communities and industry stakeholders for continued industry growth.

2022 WINNER

Greg Oliver

CEO, Managing Director
Fitness & Lifestyle Group

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

Industry Appreciation Award

An individual who has contributed immensely to the growth and success of the health, fitness and wellness industry in Asia Pacific, and is often overlooked. Their service and advice has proven to be incredibly meaningful and powerful to those gifted by his/her market knowledge, access and passion.