The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay recently set the stage for Coach360’s first-ever Networking Social and Industry Impact Awards. This gathering brought together some of the brightest minds and most influential figures in the fitness industry to recognize exceptional contributions and foster meaningful connections and change. Twenty outstanding individuals received honors for their transformative impact on their communities and the broader fitness landscape.

The event created a unique opportunity for professionals to connect while celebrating those who drive positive change in the fitness community. With an impressive lineup of honorees representing various industry sectors—from boutique studios to major gym chains—the evening highlighted the diverse talents that make the fitness community thrive.

Honoring Industry Trailblazers

The Industry Impact Awards recognized twenty individuals whose work has significantly shaped the fitness landscape. Each honoree has demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the industry.

Jeff Zwiefel from Life Time earned accolades for his strategic vision in longevity wellness. Kamille McCollum of BODYBAR received recognition for her pioneering work in the pilates space, while celebrity trainer Corey Calliet was honored for his transformative approach to fitness training. Burn Boot Camp founders Devan & Morgan Kline were celebrated for their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to empowering women through fitness.

Hal Hargrave of The Perfect Step was recognized for his groundbreaking work in adaptive fitness, while F45’s Brian Killingsworth earned honors for his contributions to the functional training movement. JETSET Pilates founder Tamara Galinsky received acknowledgment for revolutionizing the pilates experience, and Raphael Konforti of 24 Hour Fitness was celebrated for his leadership in business and operations.

Award Recipients and Their Contributions

Julie Cartwright of Pvolve earned recognition for advancing functional movement methodologies, while Jessica Martin from O2 Fitness was honored for her leadership excellence. Nesario Mejia received accolades for his impactful work Orangetheory Fitness Afterburn Coaching program.

Rebecca Garity Pinto was celebrated for her contributions to empowering women in fitness, and Todd Durkin of Impact-X Performance earned recognition for his influential coaching approaches. Khaled Elmasri received honors for his impressive work with Planet Fitness Excel Fitness, while Maria Gonzalez of Club Fitness Group was acknowledged for her community engagement initiatives.

Todd Scartozzi from Retro Fitness was recognized for his business development strategies, and E20’s Eloiza Tecson earned accolades for her innovative programming. Chuze Fitness executive Nichole Buchholz was honored for her member experience innovations, while Jon Baraglia of Fitness Formula received recognition for wellness excellence. Ariel Belgrave rounded out the honorees, celebrated for her digital fitness innovations and inclusive approach.

Event Partners and Support

Coach360 extends sincere gratitude to the remarkable co-hosts who made this celebration possible. Their commitment to advancing industry wellness and supporting the Impact Award winners demonstrated their dedication to recognizing excellence.

Special thanks to ACE, Everfit, FloWater, SoundHound AI, Squish, InBody, Struct Club, dotFIT, The Sales Arms, and NexgenMD360 for their partnership in creating this memorable evening. Each of these organizations plays a vital role in strengthening the fitness ecosystem through their unique expertise and ongoing support of professionals across the industry. Their participation helped create an atmosphere of recognition and appreciation that made the inaugural awards special.

Final Thoughts

The inaugural Industry Impact Awards established a powerful new tradition of recognition within the fitness community. Coach360 created a platform for celebrating innovation while fostering professional collaboration by spotlighting excellence across various industry segments.

Professional gatherings like this serve as critical catalysts for industry advancement. The entire fitness ecosystem benefits when leaders connect, share insights, and acknowledge excellence. The relationships formed and strengthened at such events often spark new collaborations and fresh approaches to ongoing challenges. As Coach360 continues to build this tradition of recognition and connection, the potential for positive industry evolution grows exponentially.

About Elisa Edelstein
Elisa is a curious and versatile writer, carving her niche in the health and wellness industry since 2015. Her lens is rooted in real world experience as a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder and extended out of the gym and on to the page as a writer where she is able to combine her passions for empowering others, promoting wellness, and the power of the written word.