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AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2025

Shining a Spotlight on Excellence: Nominate this Year’s Fitness Professional Of the Year (FIS & PTS)  & the Sharon Mann Inspiration Recipient of the Year 2025.

Nominations OPEN NOW until June 16

Submit Your Application or Nominate a Deserving Individual for a Prestigious Award

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Fitness Professional of the Year

The canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year Award honors a certified and practicing professional member who exemplifies excellence in leadership, technical skill, and client inspiration. This individual demonstrates exceptional influence and impact by creating inclusive, motivating environments that drive client and participant success. Through leadership and mentorship, they shape the culture of their fitness communities and support the growth of peers and new professionals. Committed to ongoing education, they actively pursue learning opportunities to elevate their practice. Their community involvement reflects a deep commitment to using fitness as a force for good beyond the gym.

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Sharon Mann Inspiration Award

The Women Who Influence Sharon Mann Inspiration Award and Scholarship celebrates the legacy of our industry friend and colleague, the late Sharon Mann. Sharon was a fitness icon, inspiring instructor and presenter, and entrepreneur who worked in every facet of the fitness industry during her illustrious 30+ year career. This award recognizes a woman who exemplifies what Sharon Mann stood for, believed in, and lived: personal courage, growth mindset, influence, inspiration, and community impact.

Congratulations to Our 2024 Winners!

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Jennifer Sawyer

SHARON MANN INSPIRATION AWARD

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Kyla Faganely

PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

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Jessica Hastings-Lesperance

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR SPECIALIST