ukactive has today (23 July) revealed the finalists for the ukactive Awards 2024, marking one of the most anticipated moments in the physical activity sector’s calendar.
Entries were received from the full breadth of the sector, with organisations, operators and suppliers of all sizes, from across the private, public and independent sectors, hoping to take home one of the industry’s most coveted prizes.
Finalists have been named across 14 categories, with the winners set to be announced at a glitzy awards ceremony taking place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on Thursday 3 October 2024.
The National Club/Centre of the Year and Outstanding Organisation Awards will also be revealed on the night.
This year’s categories include new additions, with the Outstanding Leadership Award now separated into two individual awards; one for an Outstanding Individual Leader and the other for an Outstanding Leadership Team.
The judging process for the awards has been led by Proinsight, an independent organisation using highly experienced professionals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to provide honest and objective feedback for each entry.
Check below to see the full list of finalists for 2024.
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “This year we have seen the ukactive Awards reach a new level of competitiveness, giving our judges their toughest task yet to choose from such a fantastic range of entries and nominations.
“The ukactive Awards are the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work that individuals, organisations and partners do every day to keep the nation active and healthy and we can’t wait to welcome as many people as possible to celebrate with us on the night.”
Ali Beckman, STA’s President and the headline sponsor for the ukactive Awards, said: “This year’s finalists have all shown true innovation and creativity and should be congratulated. Their achievements and what they have done to help promote and advance the physical activity agenda is incredible, and we wish them all the best of luck through the second stage of the ukactive Awards.”
Chloe Kinch, Director of Client Success at Proinsight, said at Proinsight, said: “As we enter our 3rd year of assessing the Stage 1 applications, we are once again blown away by the quality of applicants, year on year the submissions get better and better, alongside a record number of applications for 2024, we are now incredibly excited to see the finalists come together at the awards on the 3rd of October to see who will take the trophy for each category!”
The ukactive Awards will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 3 October 2024. All finalists will receive promotional details and watch this space for details on tickets to the awards night.
The finalists for the ukactive Awards 2024:
Regional Club/Centre of the Year
North
Everyone Active – Redcar Leisure Centre
Everyone Active – Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre
Ribby Hall – The Health Club Ribby Hall Village
Everyone Active – Wythenshawe Forum
Fusion Lifestyle – The City Baths‚ Newcastle
GLL – York Stadium Leisure Complex
Midlands
Branston Golf & Country Club
Everyone Active – Hucknall Leisure Centre
Everyone Active – Moorways Sports Village
Everyone Active – Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre
Serco – Northfield Leisure Centre
SLT Leisure – Sandwell Aquatics Centre
London
Everyone Active – Flitwick Leisure Centre
Everyone Active – Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre
Foundry – Foundry North Kensington
GLL – Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex
GLL – Kentish Town Sports Centre
GLL – Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre
South
Alive West Norfolk – Alive Lynnsport
Everyone Active – Chilterns Lifestyle Centre
Everyone Active – Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
Active Life – Herons Leisure Centre
GLL – Donyngs Leisure Centre
Hilton – LivingWell Health Club Reading
Northern Ireland & Wales
Antrim and Newtownabbey – Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre
Denbighshire Leisure – Club Rhyl
Freedom Leisure – Brecon Leisure Centre
Freedom Leisure – LC Swansea
Freedom Leisure – Wrexham Waterworld
GLL – Girdwood Community Hub
Scotland
Douglas Sports Centre – Douglas Sports Centre
Edinburgh Leisure – Gracemount Leisure Centre
Supplier of the Year
Active IQ
Fitco Retail
Good Boost
myFitApp
PERFECTGYM SOLUTIONS
Risk HQ
ServiceSport UK
Xplor Gym
New Build or Design of the Year
Alliance Leisure – DCC
Alliance Leisure – LBBD
Future Studios
GLL
GT3
Sandwell MBC
Serco Leisure
University of Portsmouth
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award
Brimhams Active
Everyone Active – Westgate Leisure Centre
Everyone Active S L M
Freedom Leisure
Freedom Leisure (LGBTQIA+ Badminton)
Life Leisure
Places Leisure
Sport Aberdeen
Healthy Communities Award
Actif Sport & Leisure
Brimhams Active
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd
Everyone Active
Fulham Reach Boat Club
Fusion Lifestyle
Horizon Leisure Trust
Liverpool City Council
Organisation Innovation Award
Denbighshire Leisure Limited
Egym UK Ltd
Jubilee Hall Trust and Central YMCA
Les Mills UK
MAVERICKS Life Co.
PURE ENERGY GO
Serco Leisure – Lilleshall House & Gardens
Serco Leisure – Serco Leisure
Marketing Campaign Award
Alliance Leisure with Southwark Council
BPL (Barnsley Premier Leisure)
Denbighshire Leisure Limited
Halo Leisure
Inverclyde Leisure
Life Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited
University of Leeds
Digital Transformation Award
Brawn
Central YMCA (YMCA Awards)
Durham County Council
Parkwood Leisure
Snap Fitness
Education Provider of the Year
Active IQ
Central YMCA
Freedom Leisure
Future Fit
OriGym Centre of Excellence
Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
Study Active
Physical Activity Hero Award
Avril Clerkson
Danii Vipond Haughton
Dawn Page
Gina McGregor
Helen Chidgey
Joe Hughes
Lisa Graham
Nicole Fox
Outstanding Individual Leadership Award
Jacqui Tillman
Jamie Groves
Lorraine Patrinos
Matt Wickham
Michael Hirst
Rowland Omamor
Outstanding Team Leadership Award
Active IQ Senior Leadership Team
Alliance Leisure Development Board
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd Executive Management Team
InspireAll – Swimming Management Leadership Team
Xcite West Lothian Leisure Must Win Battles Team
The Jubilee Hall Trust Leadership Team
BUCS – Physical Activity Excellence Award
Northumbria University
Nottingham Trent University
University of Surrey
The Jan Spaticchia Special Recognition Award
Carolyn Hallam – Health and Wellbeing Manager, Serco
Sarah Roberts – Head of Fitness, PFP Leisure
Tara Dillon – CEO, CIMSPA
This Special Recognition Award follows a separate process and the winner will be announced on the night.
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