<div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="76193d6e-c480-4c47-a8bd-02798880562c"><h2>The 2026 BlueFit Staff Member Awards</h2></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="8d65a147-d600-48da-bd70-29b43da40a42"><p>Listen up, team! The 2026 BlueFit Staff Member Awards have officially kicked off, meaning it's time to shamelessly hype up the legends who consistently uphold our mission of <em>Inspiring Community Activity.</em> To make things even more exciting this year, we’re debuting the brand-new Values Awards, giving you extra opportunities to shower your favorite colleagues with well-deserved validation.</p><p>This year, we are accepting nominations for the following categories:</p><ul><li><p>Jennifer Azzisi LTS Instructor of the Year – State Winners</p></li><li><p>Roland Karoliny National Staff Member of the Year – State Winners</p></li><li><p>Water Safety Award – State Winners</p></li><li><p>The Fitness Influence Award – State Winners</p></li><li><p>The Ruth Clewett International Staff Member of the Year Award</p></li><li><p>Values 'Hands-On' Award (New Award) – State Winners</p></li><li><p>Values 'Inspiring' Award (New Award) – State Winners</p></li><li><p>Values 'Innovative' Award (New Award) – State Winners</p></li><li><p>Values 'Trusted' Award (New Award) – State Winners</p></li><li><p>BlueFit Foundation Community Impact Award</p></li><li><p>The LEA Award</p></li></ul><p>Be sure to click through to the nomination page to see full descriptions of what each of these awards means!</p><p>All you have to do is click the link, fill out the nomination form with exactly why your chosen coworker is an absolute rockstar, and hit submit before the rigid December 1st deadline. The ultimate winners will be dramatically revealed at your state’s Christmas party, so start practicing your "I'm just happy to be nominated" faces now. A massive thank you to everyone continuing to deliver strong results and keeping the BlueFit standard incredibly high - now go take a minute to recognise the folks who truly make a difference before the holiday cheer runs out!</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="32a5c4f2-5189-4ad1-96bd-003caf350190"><figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6993ed1c84f01f1608f12373/6a954be96f212a45323922bf_Image%2031-8-2026%20at%207.38%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%AFpm.png" alt="" /></figure></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="83e04152-fc99-45c9-9ef5-27a242e44f2f"><h2>Deck the Halls &amp; Clear Your Schedules: Christmas Party Save the Dates!</h2></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="8e82e12f-c289-45f5-b05e-20e438075df9"><p>Dust off your party shoes and get ready to celebrate an incredible year. This is your official warning to block out your calendar for the ultimate end-of-year wrap-up! Not only will we be celebrating our hard work, surviving the year, and catching up with the team, but we'll also be announcing the highly anticipated winners of the Staff Member Awards.</p><p>Find your local party below and lock it in:</p><ul><li><p>Perth: Saturday, 12th December</p></li><li><p>Adelaide: Sunday, 13th December</p></li><li><p>Sunshine Coast: Saturday, 19th December</p></li><li><p>Sydney: Sunday, 20th December</p></li><li><p>Melbourne: Monday, 21st December         </p></li></ul><p>Keep an eye on your inbox for more details regarding venues, times, and exactly how much festive cheer is legally permitted. We can't wait to celebrate with you!</p></div>