IHRSA Announces 2016 Industry Award Recipients
Posted: February 10, 2016 in IHRSA
IHRSA Awards
BOSTON, MA – IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced that three award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2016, the Association’s 35th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, March 21-24, 2016.
•The Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main will be presented on Monday, March 21st to Maureen (Mo) Hagan.
•The Associate Member of the Year will be presented on Tuesday, March 22nd to Visual Fitness Planner.
•The Outstanding Community Service Award will be presented on Wednesday, March 23rd to The Claremont Club of Claremont, CA.
Julie Main Scholarship
IHRSA celebrates the legacy of Julie Main by presenting a Scholarship Award to a woman who exemplifies what Julie stood for: courage, perseverance, excellence and professionalism. Maureen (Mo) Hagan, Vice President of Program Innovation for GoodLife Fitness and canfitpro, is the winner of the 2016 Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main.
“I am moved to win an award named after one of the most inspirational female leaders our industry has ever seen. This is a key milestone for me in my life, one that I will always cherish.” said Mo Hagan.
Outstanding Community Service
The Outstanding Community Service Award is presented to an IHRSA member that has made a longstanding commitment to making a difference in, and beyond, their community. The Claremont Club of Claremont, California is the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Community Service Award.
The impact of The Claremont Club’s community outreach is felt far and wide and at the heart of it is the belief that Exercise is Medicine. Among the life-changing programs offered by the club are Living Well After Cancer, Project Walk, dedicated to improving the quality of life of clients with spinal cord injuries, Summer Camp scholarships and Adopt-a-Family, which offers support to families during the Christmas season.
“We are humbled and honored to be recognized as the 2016 recipient of the IHRSA Outstanding Community Service Award. The programs that have become core to our club and a large part of our culture are proof that exercise and fitness in the right environment have a remarkable impact on the quality of life of those struggling with chronic injuries and illness,” said Mike Alpert, President and CEO of The Claremont Club.
Associate Member of the Year
The Associate Member of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an IHRSA Member for their significant contributions to the advancement of the health club industry, as well as their support of IHRSA, its members and its mission through program and event participation, advertising and sponsorship. Visual Fitness Planner was selected as this year’s honoree due to their passion for the industry and commitment towards helping club operators better use technology to solve their needs and grow revenue.
The IHRSA Awards Program seeks to “recognize, celebrate, and inspire.” For more information about IHRSA’s annual industry awards, including prior recipients, please visit www.ihrsa.org/awards.
