The Fit Awards was a huge success as it recognised excellence and achieve­ments of the health and fitness industry in the UAE for the first time. The fitness industry in the UAE comprises more than 2,500 registered professionals across more than 160 venues so it seemed the perfect time to acknowledge this industry and its growth.

The guests and nominees were entertained throughout the night at the Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeriah Emirates Towers as fourteen different awards were given out.

Here are the winners:

Fitness Event of the Year: Sharjah Ladies Run

Health and Fitness Initiative of the Year – Train Yas

Fitness Manager of the Year – Andy Meech

 

Emirati of the Year – Hania Kuleib

Coach of the Year – Omar Al Duri

Group Fitness Trainer of the Year – (Freestyle) – Meline Margaryan

Group Fitness Trainer of the Year – (Pre-Choreographed) – Glen Stolley

Facility of the Year (Studio) – Exhale Fitness Studio

Initiative of the Year – Sameness Project

Personal Trainer of the Year – Malin Lenner

Facility of the Year – Ladies – Exhale Fitness

Health Specialist of the Year – Dr Anna Zickerman

Program of the Year – SEHA Corporate Wellness

Facility of the Year – Under 1000 – Smart Fitness

Facility of the Year – 1000 + members – Fitness First Mirdiff City Centre