awards

canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year

Fitness Professional of the Year Awards recognize a canfitpro certified and practicing professional member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, motivation, and technical and coaching skills that inspire clients to achieve their goals.

Applications Now Open

We are now accepting applications for Fitness Professional of the Year 2023!

The submission deadline is May 24, 2023

Award Criteria

INFLUENCE &
IMPACT

As a canfitpro certified fitness professional, you are achieving success in creating and/or building your brand, building, and marketing your business, and expanding your network and social media presence.

Prepare to list up to 4 professional accomplishments.

LEADERSHIP &
MENTORING

Being a visionary. Knowing your value. Being innovative and bold. Knowing your team or clients. How do you lead or mentor with these qualities in mind?

To support your answer, please be prepared to provide two professional reference letters from a Supervisor/Manager, Client, Mentor or Peer.

CONTINUING
EDUCATION

You are dedicated to professional development in your field which shows your ongoing commitment to education.

Prepare to provide a minimum of one (1) live in-person or online (virtual) educational event (including dates) and one (1) other example of your professional development within the last year.

COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT

Being involved in the community means building relationships, creating influence, and offering your professional skills as a fitness leader to best serve your community, whether professional or consumer. How do you serve or work within your community that makes you stand out?

Prepare to provide one (1) example of a charity, association, or industry event where you contributed your time and/or expertise and describe the outcome (be specific).

The Award Package

$2,500 CASH PRIZE

A great gift bag with cool prizes from our sponsors

Complimentary canfitpro certification package

Featured in the canfitpro Magazine cover along with Member Spotlight

Opportunities to present at a canfitpro event

(includes a complimentary event registration)

One-year annual membership

Coaching session with a canfitpro executive to develop your brand and business

Video interview

STOP: BEFORE YOU SUBMIT ONLINE

To qualify your application for judging you must provide all items requested in the application process. Any application with missing items will be disqualified. Open or print this checklist to help guide you.