New Mills Gym "Fitness In Mind" shortlisted for a prestigious award

Fitness In Mind, a gym that opened its doors in July 2023, has been nominated for the prestigious Best Newcomer Award. The annual event recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the country, with shortlisted facilities being as far north as Aberdeen and as far south as Devon.

The awards are organised by Script Events in conjunction with leading fitness industry magazine Workout, with support from headline sponsor ServiceSport. In each category, up to nine finalists have been selected, who will now go through to the next stage of the judging process. This involves showcasing the great work going on in their clubs. A member of the awards team will visit each finalist to look around the facilities and chat with members and staff before compiling a comprehensive report. This report will then be passed on to an expert judging panel to decide the lucky winners.

Geo Berry, the owner of Fitness In Mind, expressed her excitement: “We had no idea that we had been nominated. It came as both a huge shock and a delight, as some of our clients and staff put us forward for the award. Since we opened the gym, we have experienced massive growth not only in our membership but also within our staffing team. We prioritise culture over everything else, which means that everyone within our community feels supported to reach their goals, no matter what they are. Our ethos is built on a Strong Body and a Fit Mind, with mental health being as important as physical health. We are over the moon that a gym with this ethos has been nominated for an award as best newcomer, and the team is excited to attend the event in November.”

Trophies will be handed out by one of Britain’s most famous athletes, Derek Redmond, at a glittering awards ceremony on Friday, November 29th at The Athena in Leicester. National Fitness Awards’ event director Dominic Musgrave said: “The National Fitness Awards are now in their 14th year and with more entries than ever before, our finalists really have reason to celebrate too as it’s a huge achievement to have made the shortlist and is testament to the teams behind each."

The nomination highlights the gym’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, making it a standout in the fitness community.