SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for Annual Member of the Year Awards
Posted: June 13, 2022 in Suppliers
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FRANKLIN, TN – SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading community fitness program for seniors by Tivity Health (Nasdaq: TVTY), announces it is accepting nominations for the 18th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Awards. This prestigious national award honors SilverSneakers members who positively impact and inspire others through healthy behaviors, physical activity at home or in the gym, mental enrichment and social engagement.
“The Member of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of our inspiring members and each year, we hear stories about how SilverSneakers has transformed lives, facilitated new and lasting friendships, enabled members to return to activities they enjoy following a health crisis and more,” said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. “Through the submission of hundreds of nominations, we witness the impact healthy lifestyles and SilverSneakers can deliver on our members’ lives. We are honored and motivated by these remarkable stories and proud to spotlight these SilverSneakers members.”
Now in its 18th year, the Member of the Year Awards is presented to members who embody the healthy lifestyle that SilverSneakers encourages. One member takes home the top award, and nine additional finalists also are honored. All SilverSneakers participants are eligible to be nominated, whether they engage in person or virtually. This year, the winner will be featured in our 30th-anniversary celebration taking place in September.
Margaret Masters, the winner of the 2021 SilverSneakers Member of the Year Awards, is among those participating in classes virtually for her safety and to take advantage of the expanded offering. At 99 years old, she attends several virtual SilverSneakers classes every week and encourages others at every age and stage of life to enjoy physical activity, social connectedness and to always live life to the fullest.
Member of the Year nominations will be accepted through June 27, 2022, at Silversneakers.com/MOYAward. The top 10 nominees’ stories will be shared on the SilverSneakers website where the public will select the national award recipient. Online voting will take place from July 25 to August 1, and the winner will be announced on August 15.
The SilverSneakers program includes a fitness center membership and virtual classes that foster social interaction among members and encourage them to live healthy, active lifestyles. Whether in the gym or the comfort of home, eligible members have access to a network of up to 23,000 fitness locations nationwide including community fitness locations; a network of 6,000 live virtual, instructor-led classes each month; and access to a digital curriculum of over 300 on-demand options.
