IHRSA Awards Program:

To Recognize, Celebrate, and Inspire

Four award recipients for 2012 were recently honored in Los Angeles during IHRSA's 31st Annual International Convention & Trade Show.

"IHRSA recognizes this year’s award recipients for their outstanding innovation, commitment, and service to their communities, their customers and of course, to the betterment of the health and fitness industry” said Joe Moore, IHRSA’s President and CEO. “Each of these IHRSA members embodies the dedication it takes to truly make a difference in our world."

Read the press release.

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

This award is presented to an IHRSA member that has made a longstanding commitment to making a difference in, and beyond, their community. [Recipients]

JULIE MAIN WOMAN LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Homepage: www.ihrsa.org/mainscholarship
Julie Main, a former Board Member and past president of IHRSA, passed away after a long and courageous battler with cancer in 2010. In celebration of the legacy Julie left behind, IHRSA proudly offers the Julie Main Woman Leader Scholarship each year for IHRSA’s Annual International Convention and Trade Show.

The Julie Main Woman Leader Scholarship is presented to a female IHRSA member that exemplifies courage, perseverance, excellence, and professionalism. Candidates should also exhibit significant contributions to the industry and their communities. [Recipients]

ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR

This award is presented to the Associate Member who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the club industry, and is also in recognition of their support of IHRSA through program and event participation, advertising and sponsorship. [Recipients]

DALE S. DIBBLE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award is presented each year to an individual within the Association who has excelled in their contributions to the industry and IHRSA. [Recipients]

EUROPEAN CLUB LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award recognizes the European club leader who has done the most to advance their company and the industry through strong leadership and performance. [Recipients]

JOHN McCARTHY INDUSTRY VISIONARY OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is presented to an individual who has made an unprecedented or unique contribution to the advancement of the club industry as a whole. [Recipients]

JOHN McCARTHY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate their passion for, and absolute commitment to, the health club industry's future and their service, sales, and leadership skills; presented at the Institute for Professional Club Management. [Recipients]