An Armagh gym is celebrating after picking up a top gong at the Health and and Fitness Awards NI.
Maxx Life Gym won the pinnacle award for their category, collecting the prestigious title of ‘Best Medium Sized Gym’ 2019.
The glitzy ceremony, which brings the best of the Northern Ireland health and fitness industry together, under 21 different prize categories, recognises the special efforts of the leading businesses in each category.
Health & Fitness NI, run by Weir Events and sponsored by Centra, put on a fabulous black tie gala award ceremony on Saturday night past, in the luxurious Crown Plaza Hotel, Belfast.
Over 400 guests and celebrities health and fitness industry were treated to a full night of entertainment, hosted by celebrity TV personality, Vogue Williams, alongside Q Radio presenter, Ibe Sesay.
Entertainment included a light show dance production, singing, and a performance by Irish comedian, Neil Delamere.
The category of ‘Best Medium Sized Gym’ was one of the most hotly contested categories in the awards, with eight finalists short-listed from all entries through-out the whole country.
A highly commendable prize was awarded to Well Fit NI, for their outstanding contribution within the category.
And the First Place Winner’s prize was awarded to Tullysaran-based Maxx Life Gym, to recognise their exceptional efforts within the local health and fitness industry.
And it was only three months ago, that Maxx Life just fell short of another local award, finishing second place and receiving the award for ‘Highly Commendable Finalist’ for the category of ‘Excellence in Customer Services’, in the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Business Awards (pictured below).
Anto Maxx, owner of Maxx Life Gym, posting on social media said: “We are all so utterly proud. The history we have as a team is something special. We have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last four years, and this award was a very special moment for us.
“We are blessed to have the most amazing members. The relationships we have built with all yous guys, is what makes our job so easy and rewarding, and makes Maxx Life the amazing community it is.
“The comments and messages we have received has been incredible, and we thank every single one of yous. And we look forwards to many more years together, providing more than just health and fitness, but creating relationships and memories too.”