NFC IFBB NCD Awards
(The Face of Shape Up Nigeria)
We are trying to address the sharp rise in preventable premature deaths in Nigeria, by inculcating fitness training into the lifestyles of Nigerians. Fitness training helps to improve and protect the heart, bones, skeletal frame, immune system, waistline and also balance blood sugar levels. Due to the fact that Political leaders, Celebrities, The Clergy and Business Tycoons have influence over their constituents, fans and followers, they can be building blocks towards attaining healthy lifestyles in mainstream Nigeria. This is because they have access to the masses through laws and their presence in media, which can motivate people into changing their nutrition for the better and becoming more physically active. So it is important for our political leaders, celebrities, clergy and business tycoons demonstrate healthy lifestyle, engage in physical fitness, possess healthy bodies and minds. The NFC IFBB NCD awards is designed recognize individuals and establishments for their involvement, promotion and participation in physical fitness activities. The categories for nomination are as follows:
- Fittest Celebrity of the Year
- Fittest Business Tycoon of the Year
- Fittest Politician of the Year
- Fittest Clergy of the Year
- Fittest Super Cook of the Year
- Personal Trainer of the Year
- Strength Training Gym of the Year
- Health Club of the Year
- Gym Team of the Year
- Northern Gym of the Year
- Southern Gym of the Year
- Eastern Gym of the Year
- Western Gym of the Year
- Functional Training Gym of the Year
- Educational Facility of the Year
- Customer Service Award
- Best Membership Campaign
- Best Hotel and Spa Facility
- Group Exercise Gym of the Year
- Boutique Facility of the Year
- National Gym of the Year
- Outdoor Facility of the Year
- Supplement Brand of the Year
- Fitness Equipment Brand of the Year
- Sports Journalist of the Year
- Outstanding Acheivement Award
- Local Authority / Leisure Trust Gym of the Year
The Fittest Celebrity in Nigeria
This NFC IFBB NCD Awards is designed to recognize celebrities(Actors, Actresses, Musicians and Comedians) in Nigeria that involve, promote and participate in physical fitness activities. Nominate a nominee for the fittest celebrity in Nigeria by clicking the button and providing details.
The Fittest Clergy in Nigeria
This NFC IFBB NCD Award is designed to recognize members of the clergy, both male and female(Reverend fathers, Imams, Pastors, Rabbis, Bishops, Archbishops etc) in Nigeria that involve, promote and participate in physical fitness activities. Nominate a nominee for the fittest clergy in Nigeria by clicking the button below and providing details.
The Fittest Business Tycoon in Nigeria
This NFC IFBB NCD Award is designed to recognize business tycoons in Nigeria that involve, promote and participate in physical fitness activities. Nominate a nominee for the fittest business tycoon in Nigeria by clicking the button below and providing details.
The Fittest Politician in Nigeria
This NFC IFBB NCD award is designed to recognize political leaders(State Governors, Senators and members of the Federal House of representatives) in Nigeria that involve, promote and participate in physical fitness activities. Nominate a nominee for the fittest politician in Nigeria by clicking the button below and providing details.
The Fittest Supercook in Nigeria
This NFC IFBB NCD Award is designed to recognize chefs, both male and female in Nigeria that involve, promote and participate in physical fitness activities. Nominate a nominee for the fittest supercook in Nigeria by clicking the button below and providing details.
Personal Trainer of the Year
This award will acknowledge the importance of the role of the personal trainer within the fitness industry, and the judges will be looking for a person who has shown incredible enthusiasm and determination in identifying the training and development needs of clients. You will be required to provide details of the trainer’s commitment to his/her clients and their achievements. A list of their professional qualifications and whether they are a member of any recognised associations Personal trainers must have been operating for a minimum of two years. Nominate a nominee for personal trainer of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Strength Training Gym of the Year
This category is aimed at the gyms that focus unashamedly on results. Your membership may be made up of spectacularly successful members in bodybuilding or other competitions. The judges will want to see evidence of this success, how it was achieved and what is being done to sustain it. Nominate a gym for strength training gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Health Club of the Year
From a facility in the heart of the countryside to an inner city site, this category is open to all full-service health clubs. You could be an independent, single site club or one of the best performing sites within a health club chain. All we ask is that you offer the full package. To be successful in this category, you will need to have a fantastic all-round facility which ticks every box; offering everything from a well equipped gym to a comprehensive class timetable, high quality wetside facilities, personal training and spaces for members to relax and interact pre and post workout. You’ll be leading the way with your marketing campaigns, offering first class customer service and have a well qualified team of staff. Your members will probably view you as a home from home – and we want to know why. Nominate a health club for health club of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Gym Team of the Year
This award will be presented to the team who are able to best demonstrate a shared vision and agreed goals. You’ll work as a team to provide the best customer service and member experience as well as being able to demonstrate a commitment to the workplace and respect and support for each other. The team should have an excellent communication process and each member should have a clear defined role and each person’s skills should be recognised within the team. Examples of how teamwork has solved a problem or led to improvements or made a difference to either the facility or members should be included. Nominate a gym for gym team of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Northern Gym of the Year
This category is open to any gym from this region of Nigeria; from a small independent to a local authority/leisure trust operated centre or a club which is part of a nationwide chain. While the standard of equipment on offer and size and range of your facilities will be considered, in this category we will be particularly looking at what makes you stand out from other gyms in your area, with a strong focus on marketing, customer service, retention and innovation. You don’t have to be the biggest gym in your region or offer the most expensive kit to succeed in this category, but you do have to have the drive, passion and commitment to create a business which is proving to be an essential part of the community you serve. In short, you will have a facility to be proud of – and will want to shout about it. Nominate a gym for Northern gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Southern Gym of the Year
This category is open to any gym from this region of Nigeria; from a small independent to a local authority/leisure trust operated centre or a club which is part of a nationwide chain. While the standard of equipment on offer and size and range of your facilities will be considered, in this category we will be particularly looking at what makes you stand out from other gyms in your area, with a strong focus on marketing, customer service, retention and innovation. You don’t have to be the biggest gym in your region or offer the most expensive kit to succeed in this category, but you do have to have the drive, passion and commitment to create a business which is proving to be an essential part of the community you serve. In short, you will have a facility to be proud of – and will want to shout about it. Nominate a gym for Southern gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Eastern Gym of the Year
This category is open to any gym from this region of Nigeria; from a small independent to a local authority/leisure trust operated centre or a club which is part of a nationwide chain. While the standard of equipment on offer and size and range of your facilities will be considered, in this category we will be particularly looking at what makes you stand out from other gyms in your area, with a strong focus on marketing, customer service, retention and innovation. You don’t have to be the biggest gym in your region or offer the most expensive kit to succeed in this category, but you do have to have the drive, passion and commitment to create a business which is proving to be an essential part of the community you serve. In short, you will have a facility to be proud of – and will want to shout about it. Nominate a gym for Eastern gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Western Gym of the Year
This category is open to any gym from this region of Nigeria; from a small independent to a local authority/leisure trust operated centre or a club which is part of a nationwide chain. While the standard of equipment on offer and size and range of your facilities will be considered, in this category we will be particularly looking at what makes you stand out from other gyms in your area, with a strong focus on marketing, customer service, retention and innovation. You don’t have to be the biggest gym in your region or offer the most expensive kit to succeed in this category, but you do have to have the drive, passion and commitment to create a business which is proving to be an essential part of the community you serve. In short, you will have a facility to be proud of and will want to shout about it. Nominate a gym for Western gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Functional Training Gym of the Year
This award is aimed at clubs which are solely dedicated to functional fitness, as well as traditional gyms that have created dedicated functional areas to tap into this growing trend. You should provide details of why you chose to focus on functional fitness, any specialist equipment you have which makes you stand out from the crowd and any impressive results your members have seen from training in this way. Nominate a gym for functional training gym of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Educational Facility of the Year
This category is aimed at gyms which are based within a school or college or on a university campus. We’ll be looking at your range of facilities, how you engage with students, staff and the wider community and how you are successfully spreading the word about health and fitness to the younger generation. Our judges will also want to see evidence of your equipment and classes, how you support any sports clubs or elite athletes who train with you and how your facility enhances the experience of those living and working on your campus. They’ll also be looking at retention, marketing campaigns and customer service, as well as any initiatives you’ve undertaken to boost business in quieter times such as the summer holidays. Nominate an educational fitness facility for Educational Facility of the Year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Customer Service Award
Are you proud of the service your facility provides for its members? Do you go the extra mile to offer excellent value for money? Are your members proud to belong to your gym? If so, then this is your category. If your club makes the shortlist, we will conduct on-site surveys of a cross-section of your members, focusing on their opinions of your club, its staff and the facilities you provide. Nominate an gym for Customer Service Award by clicking the button below and providing details.
Best Membership Campaign
Membership campaigns come in all shapes and sizes, using many different mediums to get your message out and new members in. We’re looking for an innovative, successful campaign whether that’s through social media, direct, open days, print media or other channels or a combination of them all. Give us as much information as you can on how you delivered your promotion. Nominate an gym or fitness club for best membership campaign by clicking the button below and providing details.
Best Hotel and Spa Facility
For this category we’re looking for hotels which provide their guests and members with the very best in health and fitness. Whether they’re looking for a place to unwind and relax or want to try the latest fitness class or piece of kit, you’ll have the facilities to help them reach their goals. Both hotel chains and independent hotels are eligible to enter, but you must be offering a fitness and spa element to your business. You will need to provide details of exactly what makes you stand out from the crowd. This includes more about your facilities, how you balance the interests of hotel guests with regular members, what you do to go that extra mile to provide a great service and how you’re managing to thrive in a crowded marketplace. If you’re a hotel facility which can claim to be outstanding across the board, this is the category for you. Nominate a hotel for best hotel and spa facility by clicking the button below and providing details.
Group Exercise Gym of the Year
From aerobics to Zumba, group exercise is a consistently popular draw for clubs. We’ll be asking to see evidence of your group exercise timetable, any specialist qualifications held by your staff and details of how you promote your classes to members and the wider community. We’ll also be looking at the variety of classes you provide, how easy you make it for people to book in to and cancel sessions, and how you are keeping up to date with any new trends in the group exercise world.. Nominate a fitness club for Group exercise gym of the year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Boutique Facility of the Year
We are looking for facilities which are leading the way in this increasingly popular sector. Do you pride yourself on delivering a five-star service throughout every part of your business? Have you found a niche to deliver a certain type of class or workout within a luxury studio environment? Then this is the category for you. Our judges will be looking for evidence on areas including what makes your business boutique, why you’ve decided to enter this section of the market and what you do to go that extra mile for your clients. We’ll also want to hear about any additional services you offer such as a juice bar/cafe or meal prep, the strength of your brand – and any secondary spend opportunities around it – and your future plans for enhancements or expansion. Nominate boutique fitness facility for Boutique Facility of the year by clicking the button below and providing details.
National Gym of the Year
The winners of the gym categories will automatically be entered for the National Gym of the Year Award.
Outdoor Facility of the Year
Exercising outdoors is not a new phenomenon, but it has risen in popularity in recent times. Maybe it is a standalone outdoor gym or perhaps it’s been a valuable addition to an existing site. You may be located in the heart of a big inner-city or out in the countryside but you will offer a unique and inclusive site. We want to hear what you offer, how you market your facility and why you are the best at what you do. Nominate an outdoor fitness facility for Outdoor Facility of the year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Outstanding Acheivement Award
This special award will be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sector. It could be someone who has dedicated their entire working life to the fitness industry or has been working in fitness for a shorter period of time but has already made their mark. If you work with or know someone who has excelled and inspired, this is your chance to help them get the recognition they deserve. We’ll need to know more about their career, what they do that makes them so special and how their efforts have really helped to make a difference. Nominate someone for oustanding acheievement award by clicking the button below and providing details.
Local Authority / Leisure Trust Gym of the Year
This category is open to all facilities managed by local authorities or leisure trusts. Your centre may have made great strides in recruiting and retaining members, or it may have invested heavily in providing great new facilities. We’re looking for gyms that are at the heart of the community with a wide offering for all types of members. Perhaps you have extra facilities like a swimming pool or spa. We want to hear about how you make a difference and how your facility stands out from the rest. Entrants should outline exactly why they are worthy contenders. Nominate a local authority or leisure trust gym for Local Authority / Leisure trust gym of the year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Fitness Equipment Brand of the Year
This category is open to all fitness and sports equipment brands with distribution representatives in Nigeria. We will be looking out for details like new product or technology launch in the past 12 – 18 months, evidence of produuct quality and engineering excellence, brand’s commitment to user experience and accessibility, brand’s revenue and/or market share change in Nigeria for the last 12 – 18 months, data on customer satisfaction and support, any key stategic acheievment or successful campaign executed in Nigeria in the last 12 -18 months, how brand’s overall mission resonates with today’s fitness consumer, how brand demonstrates commitment to sustainability, ethics or community . Nominate a fitness equipment brand for fitness equipment brand of the year of the year by clicking the button below and providing details.
Supplement Brand of the Year
We are looking for all supplement brands with distribution representatives in Nigeria for this category, recognizing excellence in the health and wellness industry! Nominate a supplement brand that has demonstrated outstanding product quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, and impact in the last 12 months by using the button below and providing details. Whether it’s a trusted household name or an emerging favorite, we want to hear from you. Nominate supplement brand for Supplement brand of the year and help spotlight the best in the business.
Sports Journalist of the Year
Help us celebrate excellence in sports reporting! We’re looking for journalists who have demonstrated exceptional storytelling, insightful analysis, and impactful coverage across print, digital, or broadcast media in last 12 – 18 months in Nigeria. Whether they’ve broken major stories, captured unforgettable moments, or elevated the conversation around sports, we want to recognize their contribution. We look forwad receiving references to notable works or coverage in the last 12 months, their media outlet or platform and why you believe they deserve this recognition. Use the button below to provide details for the Sports Journalist of the year