The inaugural FITREC Award nominees are now revealed.
Congratulations to all the nominees. These were professionals who have made great use of their FITREC profile, as measured by the information they’ve provided (transparency and professionalism), the number of views of their profile (visibility) and the kudos and references they’ve received (recognition) from clients and peers.
👉 Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award here. Nominations for the People’s Choice Award are open until COB on Friday, September 5th 2026.
The FITREC Award Nominees for 2026 are…
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Winner to receive a $500 cash prize from BizCover, $1000 credit from the Australian Fitness Academy, Master Functional Trainer course ($1750 value) from the AFA and more.
Lauchlan Steer (fitrec.org/p/lauchlansteer)
Nicky McGowan (fitrec.org/p/nickymcgowan)
Dean Rowland (fitrec.org/p/deanrowland)
Aliesha Dickson (fitrec.org/p/alieshadickson)
Connor Horgan (fitrec.org/p/connorhorgan)
300-RATED PROFESSIONAL of the YEAR: Winner to receive a $500 cash prize from Gallagher Insurance, $1000 Scholarship from the National Health and Fitness Academy and more
Cindy Rella (fitrec.org/p/cinders)
Brody Yap (fitrec.org/p/rudiyap)
Gina Ferraro (fitrec.org/p/fitbizness)
Hannah Altman PhD (fitrec.org/p/hannahaltman)
Rose Dangaard (fitrec.org/p/rosedangaard)
FITNESS PROFESSIONAL of the YEAR: Winner to receive a $500 cash prize from Lionel University, a $1000 scholarship from the National Health and Fitness Academy and more.
Stuart Greaves (fitrec.org/p/stuartgreaves)
Cindy Rella (fitrec.org/p/cinders)
Kerrie Mewett (fitrec.org/p/kerriefitness)
Melanie Briony Hawksley (fitrec.org/p/melaniehawksley)
Lisa Brown (fitrec.org/p/lisabrown)
The Winners for these awards will be announced in early September.
Also to be announced will be the Hall of Fame Award (Winner to receive a $500 cash prize from ISSA, $1000 Scholarship from the National Health and Fitness Academy and more), Educator Award and Supplier Award,