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
- Fusion Lifestyle – 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
- Denbigh Leisure Ltd Executive Management Team
- InspireAll – Swimming Management Leadership Team
- 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.