2026 APAC Awards

As part of Beyond Activ Asia

19 May 2026, Shangri-La Bangkok, Thailand

Lead Award Sponsor

MEET OUR 2026 AWARDS FINALISTS BELOW

Our Awards of Excellence recognise leading companies and executives from across health, fitness, wellness and hospitality in the Asia Pacific Region. Each award is given based on their achievements and successes in the past 12 months from April 2025 to April 2026. In 2026 we present 12 awards: (1) App of the Year, (2) Franchise of the Year, (3) Deal of the Year, (4) Technology Company of the Year, (5) Corporate Wellness Company of the Year, (6) Hotel/Resort/Spa Company of the Year, (7) Boutique of the Year, (8) Fitness / Wellness Company of the Year, (9) Healthcare Company of the Year, (10) Executive of the Year, (11) Industry Appreciation Award and (12) Lifetime Achievement Award. For more information on sponsoring an award, and/or, becoming an awards judge please contact day@beyondactiv.com.

APP OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle app (b2c and/or b2b) Award based on; positive impact on the consumer and/or industry; strength and depth of content; UX design functionality and responsiveness; new growth in APAC; future growth possibility across APAC; and the potential impact of future iterations.

FITNESS & WELLNESS COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any fitness company that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; market leadership; successful expansion of existing business(es); launch of new product lines; new technology adoption internally and externally; business/product innovation; strength of industry relations; and overall industry/customer reputation.

DEAL OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any government body, fitness, wellness or hospitality company, that operates or invests in APAC. Award based on; any deal that has a significant impact to the b2b and/or b2c fitness and wellness landscape in APAC (M&A, divestment, JV, listing, capital raise) – deal value; shareholder return; industry implications.

Playlist and EGYM Merger

Xplor and Clubessential Holdings Merger

Temasek Investment into Cult.fit

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle franchise, that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific Award based on; success of existing portfolio in APAC; recent net growth of franchisees in APAC; net growth of member rate in APAC; industry reputation; consumer reputation; franchise leadership; and investment on customer experience.

Hotel / Resort / Spa Company of the Year FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any hotel, resort, spa or retreat operating in, or out of, Asia-Pacific. Award based on: incorporating holistic health/fitness/wellness programs across their properties; pioneering new and emerging services relating to health, fitness and wellness; investment in new/improved facilities for guest experience; addition of wellbeing as a company pillar; and industry leadership.

HEALTHCARE COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any healthcare company that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; market leadership; successful expansion of existing business(es); launch of new product lines (preventative healthcare and longevity); new technology adoption internally and externally; service innovation; and strength of industry partnerships

Corporate Wellness Company of the Year FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any health, fitness or wellness company that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; enhancing the health and well-being of employees; leveraging technology for optimal engagement; promotion of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing; supportive and educational environments – both digitally and physically; innovative engagement; successful business expansion; and overall industry reputation.

Boutique of the Year FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any small-mid sized fitness, wellness or lifestyle business that operates or invests in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; focus on delivering personalized business services to members; unique studio designs and innovative on-site customer experiences; focus on community engagement and growth; adoption of technology; and successful business expansion nationally/internationally.

TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any fitness, wellness or lifestyle technology company (software, hardware, system or platform – b2c and/or b2b) Award based on; successful commercial expansion in APAC; future scalability; technology advancement; perception as industry gamechanger; positive return of investment to customer; and extent of industry collaboration.

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Award Criteria

Any fitness, wellness hospitality or lifestyle executive who operates or works in Asia-Pacific. Award based on; market leadership; recognised thought leadership reputation; successful company performance; positive shareholder ROI; future growth potential in APAC; promotion of new technology adoption, diversity and industry collaboration.

Andrew Holder

Founder & Managing Director

Revo Fitness

Chris Caldwell

CEO, APAC

Lift Brands

Chris Wilson

Founder & Managing Director

Chris Wilson Fitness Studio

Danielle Monroy

Managing Director

BravoFit (Planet Fitness Australia)

Elaine Jobson

CEO

BeWell Brands & Jetts Fitness

Harry Konstantinou

CEO & Managing Director

Viva Leisure Limited

Ingrid Wong

Director and Chief Executive Officer

24/7 Fitness

John Caraccio

President & CEO

World Gym International

Jon Davie

Director

World Gym Australia

Justin McDonell

Co-founder and Chairman

Collective Wellness Group

Luke Guanlao

Co-Founder & Group CEO

Inspire Brands Asia

Magdalena Schoeman

General Manager-Sales

Belgravia Health & Fitness

Mike Nysten

Founding Director

World Gym Australia

Peter Thew

Co-Founder & Group Director

MOVE [REPEAT]

Rey Bolivar

CEO

PURE Group

Scott Freeman

Founder / CEO / Director

EMF

Tara Jarrett

Founder & CEO

@pilates 24/7

2026 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

Mike Lamb, CEO, Thailand, Fitness & Lifestyle Group -Mike Lamb has been a leading figure in the Asia fitness industry since the early 1990s, holding senior roles with major international operators for over 25 years. As Group Managing Director of Fitness First Asia (2000–2007), he established the brand across six markets and opened more than 70 clubs, while also playing a key role in developing the Middle East franchise business. From 2008–2012, Mike supported Virgin Active’s Asia-Pacific expansion as Chairman and Special Advisor, driving growth in Australia, Singapore and Thailand. Between 2012 and 2016, he held senior leadership and investment roles with Jatomi Fitness, CHI Fitness and FIRE Fitness in Malaysia. In 2017, Mike joined Jetts 24 Hour Fitness to lead its Asia launch, scaling to 60 clubs now in Thailand, with further expansion underway. Having opened more than 180+ company-owned fitness centres across Asia under six major brands, Mike is widely regarded as one of the region’s most experienced fitness chain operators.