Finalists are a cross-section of industry leaders who inspire healthier lifestyles and elevate fitness standards
IDEA Health & Fitness Association has revealed the finalists for the 2024 IDEA Industry Awards. These prestigious awards recognize excellence and leadership in the fitness industry, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to health and fitness.
The winners will be announced during the 2024 IDEA World Health & Fitness Convention in Los Angeles, scheduled for July 10-14. The event will feature a Gala of Distinction where the award recipients will be honored.
The IDEA Industry Awards have a long and auspicious history, dating back to 1985. Previous awardees include Tony Horton, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons and Andre Agassi. This year, the IDEA Jack LaLanne Lifetime Achievement Award has been renamed to honor iconic fitness couple Jack and Elaine LaLanne. Elaine LaLanne will present this year’s award to Gilad Janklowicz, fitness trainer and creator of Bodies in Motion, the longest-running televised fitness show in the United States.
“We are committed to celebrating those who elevate the standards of our industry and inspire others to pursue healthier lifestyles,” said Amy Boone Thompson, IDEA CEO and owner. “The nominees for the 2024 IDEA Awards embody the passion, innovation and leadership that drive our mission forward.”
The finalists for the 2024 IDEA Industry Awards are:
IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year
Desi Bartlett, Oahu, Hawaii: Founder of Desibodymind.com
David Geslak, Chicago, Illinois: Developer of the Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate with ACSM
Ingrid Knight-Cohee, Vancouver, BC: Fitness programming overseer for Fitness World Canada
IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year
Marc Coronel, Vancouver, BC: Global fitness consultant and educator
Stephen Holt, Timonium, Maryland: Owner of 29 Again Custom Fitness
Rocky Snyder, Capitola, California: Expert in human movement
IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year
Yoav Avidar, Tel Aviv, Israel: Co-owner of “Hagymnasia”
Ellen de Werd, Eugene, Oregon: Creator of the WARRIOR fitness programs
Aimee Nicotera, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts: International presenter and virtual studio owner
IDEA Emerging Trailblazer of the Year
Haley Manning, San Diego: Senior head coach at Orangetheory Fitness
Ruben Pereyra, Federal Way, Washington: senior fitness director at Wesley Senior Homes
Lanie Schrubba, Benton Harbor, Michigan: Fitness director at Renaissance Athletic Club
The IDEA Industry Awards Gala will take place on Friday, July 12th.
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