Your nominee survey must be completed by November 1st, 2025 to be eligible for further consideration and judging.

How are the winners chosen?
All nominees will be scored based on specific criteria. For example, having fitness Instructor certifications and education will garner points. Scores are based on expertise, community service, positive impact on clients, and education, not on how many nominations he/she receives.

Do you give points for trainers who get the most nominations?
No. Trainers only need one nomination to be considered for the contest. Trainers who have multiple nominations will still only be scored once.

Who chooses the winners?
IMPACT will score and rank the nominees using a blind-scoring process that identifies the nominees by number only. The top 10 Trainers in each region with the most points are declared the winners.

Can previous winners be nominated again? NEW RULES FOR 2026
Yes, as long as they have not been featured two years in a row. If they have they must sit out one year.

When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced publicly when IMPACT Magazine’s Jan/Feb 2026 issue is published.

How are the winners recognized?
Each of the winners will be featured in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of IMPACT Magazine with a photo and short profile. In addition, they will be honoured at the Awards Gala and recognition evening in 2026.

When will winners be notified?
Winners will be notified by January 02, 2026.