Get recognized as the canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year!

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The Fitness Professional of the Year Award recognizes a canfitpro certified and practicing professional member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, motivation, and technical skills and has inspired clients to achieve their goals.

Award Nominations

Who is eligible to nominate?

• Nominations may be submitted by canfitpro members, the public, or by self-nomination via email (scroll down to upload your nomination). 
• Nominations must include fitness industry activities carried out between May 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012.
• Award nomination forms must be received by April 30, 2012.
• Late or incomplete nomination forms will not be accepted.

The Judging Process

Nominations will be reviewed and narrowed down in three rounds;

• All nominations will be narrowed down to top 10 entries. Entries will be assessed by a panel of judges using numeric points awarded for each section of the submission.
• Top ten nominees will be contacted to submit a short five (5) to 10 minute video of them interacting with client(s) or participants and demonstrating what they do best! Video’s will be reviewed along with nomination and narrowed down to top three (3) finalists
• Top three (3) finalists will be asked to attend the canfitpro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show Opening Ceremonies where the winner will be announced.

Announcement of Finalists and Winners

• Top ten nominees will be notified in writing by canfitpro, at the contact address provided on the nomination form by May 11th, 2012 and asked to submit a video (see “The Judging Process” for more details).
• Nominees selected as finalists will be notified in writing by canfitpro, at the contact address provided on the nomination form by May 31st, 2012.
• Finalists will be required to accept their nomination in writing by June 8th, 2011.
• The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the canfitpro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show on Friday, August 17th, 2012. The winner will also be included in the Member Spotlight within the September/October canfitpro magazine.

Award Nomination Judging Criteria and Pre-Requisites

Fitness Professional of the Year Award

• Nominee must be a canfitpro Professional member, in good standing (membership status must be current).
• Nominee must be a practicing fitness professional and canfitpro certified.

Nomination Criteria

Nomination should be a maximum of 2300 words and include the following information:

1. Describe why the nominee deserves this award, listing any specific achievements or accomplishments. 
2. Detail of the nominee’s qualifications/certifications, including length of career in the fitness industry.
3. Outline three (3) innovative strategies, techniques or practices the nominee has used to help clients/participants achieve their fitness goals during the period between May 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012.
4. Detail of the nominee’s community involvement, focusing on the promotion of health and fitness, including but not limited to campaigns, lectures, and newspaper or magazine articles. How did the nominee’s work enrich his/her community?
5. Upload two letters of reference to support the nomination (maximum of 500 words each). An email and phone number for the person providing the reference must be included with the letter as they will be contacted.

If you need additional information, contact canfitpro at 416-493-3515 or toll free at 1-800-667-5622.

Upload your nomination HERE!