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Welsh Fitness Awards 2025 – The Winners Are

Thursday May 1st saw the sixth annual Welsh Fitness Awards take place. 2025’s Welsh Fitness Awards were the most closely contested in its history.

The awards were held at the iconic Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and hosted by one of the UK’s leading MMA and boxing MC’s – Jonathan “Voice of the Vale” Millard. The evening was also an opportunity to thank the 2025 sponsors, University of Wales – Trinity Saint David and DNA Definitive.

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the winners for the 2025 Welsh Fitness Awards as follows:

Female Athlete of the Year

Zoe Hodgkinson – Winner

Gemma Thomas – Silver

Lauren Wallace – Bronze

Male Athlete of the Year

Zander Hiller – Winner

John Lovell – Silver

Owen Roberts – Bronze

Coach of the Year

Jamie Price – Winner

Matthew Chaney – Silver

Ellis Frangos – Bronze

Male Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year

Johnny Clarke – Winner

Jamie Price – Silver

John Boon – Bronze

Female Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year

Sarah Wells – Winner

Leanne Griffiths – Silver

Lauren Wallace – Bronze

Group Fitness of the Year

No FKS Fitness – Winner

Party Central – Silver

CardioCore Fitness – Bronze

Gym of the Year (Male CEO)   

Fitness Factory – Winner

Niche Fitness – Silver

Fitness Quarter – Bronze

Gym of the Year (Female CEO) 

No FKS Fitness – Winner

Lean UP HQ – Silver

Rival Fitness – Bronze

Male PT of the Year

Zander Hiller – Winner

Jamie Price – Silver

Christopher Watt – Bronze

Female PT of the Year

Lleucu Mains – Winner

Alexandra Lewis – Silver

Cerys Dawes – Bronze

Trainee of the Year

Carol Lewis – Winner

Jasmine Osberg – Silver

Sharon Davies – Bronze 

Student of the Year

Jayden Rees (Male Student of The Year)

Amy Roberts (Female Student of The Year)

Contribution to Welsh Fitness & Society

Dr Paul Thomas

Welsh Fitness Awards Champion 2025

Jamie Price

Founder of the Welsh Fitness Awards Wesley Skene said, “2025 has been the most competitive and challenging of years for our independent judging panel to decide upon. It’s clear that the Welsh fitness community is spearheading the Welsh economy’s return to economic health.” “Wales and its fitness professionals can be incredibly proud of their work and contribution to society. They are truly making a difference to people’s lives and the world around us.”

 

 

 

The Nominees Are!!!

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2025 Welsh Fitness Awards.

Since 2017, the Welsh Fitness Awards have recognised and celebrated the very best of the Welsh fitness community. The 2025 awards are being held at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff and hosted by one of the UK’s leading MMA and boxing MC’s – Jonathan “Voice of the Vale” Millard.

The Nominees for this year’s awards are:

Female Athlete of The Year

• Gemma Thomas
• Lauren Wallace
• Micheala Lewis
• Melissa Smith
• Zoe Hodgkinson

Male Athlete of The Year

• Zander Hiller
• Owen Roberts
• John Lovell

Coach of The Year

• John Boon
• Jamie Price
• Matthew Chaney
• Zander Hiller
• Ellis Frangos

Male Fitness Entrepreneur of The Year

• Jamie Price
• Johnny Clarke
• John Boon

Female Fitness Entrepreneur of The Year

• Sarah Wells
• Zoe Hodkinson
• Leanne Griffiths
• Lauren Wallace

Group Fitness of The Year

• Cardio Core Fitness
• No Fks Fitness
• Party Central Fitness

Gym of The Year (Male CEO)

• Niche Fitness
• Adrenalize Fitness HQ
• Fitness Factory
• Fitness Quarter
• Rival Fitness

Gym of the Year (Female CEO)

• The Train Station
• Lean Up HQ
• No Fks Fitness
• Cardio Core Fitness

Male PT of The Year

• Jamie Price
• John Boon
• Johnny Clarke
• Zander Hiller
• Ellis Frangos
• Jeremiah
• Christopher Watt

Female PT of The Year

• Leanne Griffiths
• Lauren Wallace
• Alexandra Lewis
• Cerys Dawes
• Lleucu Mains

Trainee of The Year

• Jasmine Oberg
• Sharon Davies
• Christie Winstanley
• Laura Brandley
• Carol Lewis

Founder of The Welsh Fitness Awards – Wesley Skene said, “Each year we see significant increase in the standard and volume of applications. However, 2025 has been staggering. We’ve smashed records for the number of applications for this year awards. It’s clear that that Wales is the centre of the UK fitness universe. Wales is a thriving fitness community that contributes hugely to both the economy and the health of the nation.” “We are incredibly excited to see who will be announced as the winners by our independent judging panel at the awards in May.”

 

Welsh Fitness Awards 2023 – The Winners Are

Friday the 22^nd September saw the fifth annual Welsh Fitness Awards take place. The 2023 Welsh Fitness Awards have been the most keenly contested yet.

The awards were held at the iconic Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and hosted by one of the UK’s leading sports broadcasters Ali Drew.

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the winners for the 2023 Welsh Fitness Awards are as follows:

Male Athlete of the Year 

• Gavin Bilton – Winner
• John Lovell – Silver
• Ian Gauntlett – Bronze

Female Athlete of the Year

• Michelle Pace – Winner
• Naomi Handley – Silver

Coach of the Year

• Lana Thomas-Hey – Winner
• Huw Phillips – Silver
• Oliver Orchard – Bronze

Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year

• Greg James – Kratos Medical – Winner
• David Kyle – Fitpro Lead Gen – Silver
• Jonathan Clarke – Niche Fitness -Bronze 

Group Fitness of the Year

• Party Central Fitness – Winners
• Nofksdancefitness – Silver
• Weigh with Eleri – Bronze

Gym of the Year (Multiple Facility)  

• Snap Fitness – Bridgend – Winner
• Simply Gym Llansamlet – Silver
• Snap Fitness Pontyclun – Bronze 

Gym of the Year (Single Facility)  

• Stallion Boxing Gym – Winner
• Niche Fitness – Silver
• DHP Food and Fitness – Bronze 

Male PT of the Year

• Oliver Orchard – Winner
• Mark Tregilgas – Silver
• Huw Phillips – Bronze 

Female PT of the Year 

• Alexandra Lewis – Winner
• Rhian Foxhall – Silver
• Michalina Radecka – Bronze

Trainee of the Year

• Kimberley Ridgeway – Winner
• Shelley O’Connor – Silver
• Emma Gilroy – Bronze

 

Founder of the Welsh Fitness Awards Wesley Skene said, “2023 has been a year like no other. Every single nominee, medallist and winner has achieved something truly special. These are the people that are saving lives, contributing to the economy, and making Wales a better place to live. 2024’s awards have their work cut-out to top this year.”

The evening was also an opportunity to raise funds for our nominated charity, Dreams and Wishes. On the night a fantastic £400 was raised to help seriously ill children.

Welsh Fitness Awards 2023 – The Nominees Are

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2023 Welsh Fitness Awards.

The Nominees for the 2023 Welsh Fitness Awards are as follows:

Male Athlete of the Year

• Ian Gauntlett
• John Lovell
• Mark Humphreys
• Gavin Bilton

Female Athlete of the Year

• Michelle Pace
• Naomi Handley

Coach of the Year 

• Luke Mitchell
• Huw Phillips
• Oliver Orchard
• Lana Thomas-Hey

Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year

• Luke Mitchell – Build to Inspire Coaching Program
• Greg James – Kratos Medical
• Jonathan Clarke – Niche Fitness
• David Kyle – Fitpro Lead Gen

Group Fitness of the Year

• Nofksdancefitness
• Party Central Fitness
• Team Kotecha
• Weigh with Eleri
• Abbi Matthews – FWLC
• Savage DanZfit

Gym of the Year (Multiple Facility)  

• Snap Fitness – Bridgend
• Snap Fitness Pontyclun
• Simply Gym Llansamlet

Gym of the Year (Single Facility)  

• DHP Food and Fitness
• L&A The Fitness People
• Area 51
• Lean Up HQ
• High Street Fitness
• Niche Fitness
• Stallion Boxing Gym

Male PT of the Year

• Angelo Dragone
• Huw Phillips
• David Lee Roderick
• Oliver Orchard
• Keenan Jones
• Jonathan Clarke 
• Mark Tregilgas

Female PT of the Year

• Rhian Foxhall
• Alexandra Lewis
• Michalina Radecka

Trainee of the Year 

• Emma Gilroy
• Katie Morrison
• Kimberley Phillips
• Shelley O’Connor

Founder of The Welsh Fitness Awards – Wesley Skene said, “2023 has been a year like no other. The standard and number of applications has been off the scale. It’s clear that Wales is the centre of the UK fitness scene. We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to apply and wish all the nominees good luck at the awards on the 22^nd September at the Hilton Hotel – Cardiff.  

 

 

Welsh Fitness Awards 2021 – The Nominees Are

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2021 Welsh Fitness Awards.

2020 has been the most devasting of years for the Welsh fitness industry. In spite of all the challenges and terrifying uncertainty for businesses and athletes, the industry has responded like no other.

The Nominees for the 2021 Welsh Fitness Awards are as follows:

Personal Trainer of the year

• Renzo Alegerie
• Tiffany Narbeth
• Angelo Dragone
• Annabel Price
• Luke Mitchel
• Kurtis Haile
• Macey Jones
• Ceinwen Seymour
• Paul Gray

Fitness Club of the year (Single Facility)

• High Street Fitness
• Colosseum Gym – Cardiff
• PowerBuilding Hardcore Gym
• Evolve Fitness
• Mainway Fitness
• Cardio Core Fitness
• L&A The Fitness People

Fitness Club of the year (Multiple Facility)

• Torfean Leisure Trust
• Snap Fitness – Bridgend
• Energie Fitness – Pontypridd
• The Vale Resort

Female Fitness Entrepreneur of the year

• Rebecca Miles – EX-BELT
• Shekira Johnson – Turn’d up Fitness
• Suzy McMeeking & Sasha Jones – Women’s Fight News
• Claire Kotecha – Team Kotecha
• Gemma Rodon – Mind The Body
• Bobbie Evans – B.E. Unique Fitness
• Sarah Sims – Cardio Core Fitness

Male Fitness Entrepreneur of the year

• Zander Hiller – Zander Fitness App
• Grant Polson/Ryan Anthony – Recharge Fitness
• Jake Budd – Energie Fitness – Pontypridd
• Yanik Marquis – Marquis Muscle – Total Power Nutrition – Perfectamentoring
• Stu Morgan – Suppology
• Dr Paul Thomas – High Street Fitness
• Ben Tierney – Cryo-Cube

Fitness Equipment Manufacturer/Retailer of the year

• EX-BELT
• Recharge Fitness

Trainee/Member of the year

• Alex Jones
• Naomi Handley
• Caitlin Williams
• Charlene Lijertwood

Athlete of the Year

• Zander Hiller
• Cleo Hardy
• Laura Warren
• Alexandra Karrie
• Josie Lewis
• Lana Thomas-Hey

Group Fitness Club/Class of the year

• GEEJ – Georgina James
• Tracey Raikes – Zumba
• Sion Ridgeway – Zumba
• Samantha Gawler – Bounce Fit
• Rachel Lewis – Copper Fitness
• Clare Kotecha – Team Kotecha
• Buggy Blast – Mainway Fitness

COVID Response – Trainees

• Margaret Plasted
• Naomi Handley

COVID Response – PT’s – Gyms – Entrepreneurs 

• Torfean Leisure Trust
• EX-BELT
• Snap Fitness Bridgend
• High Street Fitness
• Turn’d Up Fitness

 

Founder of The Welsh Fitness Awards – Wesley Skene said, “2020 has been a year that nobody could have imagined. Even now it seems unfathomable what the UK and the world has been through. The Welsh fitness industry can hold its head up high. Despite everything that’s happened, the fitness industry has kept moving and even managed to bounce back bigger and stronger. The Welsh Fitness Industry is something that Wales should be enormously proud of.

 

 

The Welsh Fitness Awards are proudly sponsored by EMD UK, V3 Apparel and Keto-Pro.co.uk with Wales247 as media partner and sponsor.

 

To find out more about the Welsh Fitness Awards, check out www.welshfitnessawards.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Welsh Fitness Awards 2021 – The Nominees Are

The Welsh Fitness Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2021 Welsh Fitness Awards.

2020 has been the most devasting of years for the Welsh fitness industry. In spite of all the challenges and terrifying uncertainty for businesses and athletes, the industry has responded like no other.

The Nominees for the 2021 Welsh Fitness Awards are as follows:

Personal Trainer of the year

• Renzo Alegerie
• Tiffany Narbeth
• Angelo Dragone
• Annabel Price
• Luke Mitchel
• Kurtis Haile
• Macey Jones
• Ceinwen Seymour

Fitness Club of the year (Single Facility)

• High Street Fitness
• Colosseum Gym – Cardiff
• PowerBuilding Hardcore Gym
• Evolve Fitness
• Mainway Fitness
• Cardio Core Fitness
• L&A The Fitness People

Fitness Club of the year (Multiple Facility)

• Torfean Leisure Trust
• Snap Fitness – Bridgend
• Energie Fitness – Pontypridd
• The Vale Resort

Female Fitness Entrepreneur of the year

• Rebecca Miles – EX-BELT
• Shekira Johnson – Turn’d up Fitness
• Suzy Meeking & Sasha Jones – Women’s Fight News
• Claire Kotecha – Team Kotecha
• Gemma Rodon – Mind The Body
• Bobbie Evans – B.E. Unique Fitness
• Sarah Sims – Cardio Core Fitness

Male Fitness Entrepreneur of the year

• Zander Hiller – Zander Fitness App
• Grant Polson/Ryan Anthony – Recharge Fitness
• Jake Budd – Energie Fitness – Pontypridd
• Yanik Marquis – Marquis Muscle – Total Power Nutrition – Perfectamentoring
• Stu Morgan – Suppology
• Dr Paul Thomas – High Street Fitness
• Ben Tierney – Cryo-Cube

Fitness Equipment Manufacturer/Retailer of the year

• EX-BELT
• Recharge Fitness

Trainee/Member of the year

• Alex Jones
• Naomi Handley
• Caitlin Williams
• Charlene Lijertwood

Athlete of the Year

• Zander Hiller
• Cleo Hardy
• Laura Warren
• Alexandra Karrie
• Josie Lewis
• Lana Thomas-Hey

Group Fitness Club/Class of the year

• GEEJ – Georgina James
• Tracey Raikes – Zumba
• Sion Ridgeway – Zumba
• Samantha Gawler – Bounce Fit
• Rachel Lewis – Cooper Fitness
• Clare Kotecha – Team Kotecha
• Buggy Blast – Mainway Fitness

COVID Response – Trainees

• Margaret Plasted
• Naomi Handley

COVID Response – PT’s – Gyms – Entrepreneurs 

• Torfean Leisure Trust
• EX-BELT
• Snap Fitness Bridgend
• High Street Fitness
• Turn’d Up Fitness

 

Founder of The Welsh Fitness Awards – Wesley Skene said, “2020 has been a year that nobody could have imagined. Even now it seems unfathomable what the UK and the world has been through. The Welsh fitness industry can hold its head up high. Despite everything that’s happened, the fitness industry has kept moving and even managed to bounce back bigger and stronger. The Welsh Fitness Industry is something that Wales should be enormously proud of.

The Welsh Fitness Awards are proudly sponsored by EMD UK, V3 Apparel and Keto-Pro.co.uk with Wales247 as media partner and sponsor.

To find out more about the Welsh Fitness Awards, check out www.welshfitnessawards.co.uk