The Pilates Journal - Awards 2025 Nomination Form

Nomination Form
1. Choose the Award
Award Categories (Choose 1 per submission)*
2. Your Information (Or Nominator)
Nominator's Details*

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3. Nominee's Information
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INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

This award is for an Instructor who has gone above and beyond to support their clients and the team they work with. They show team spirit and conscious care for their clients. They lead by example for their peers.
1. Tell us about a client success story?*
2. How do you/they demonstrate team spirit? Provide examples*
3. How do you/they show conscious care for your/their clients?*
4. Tell us about another Instructor/Mentor/Teacher you/they admire and why – what have you/they learnt from them?*
5. What would winning Instructor of the Year mean to you/them?*

NEW INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

This award is for a new Instructor - less than two years teaching, who is a rising/shining star in the industry. They continue to grow and show great future potential.
1. A summary of who and where they/you have been teaching for the past 2 years?*
2. Tell us about your/their experience in working with clients over the past 2 years?*
3. Can you share some of the feedback you’ve/they’ve got from clients to date?*
4. Who has been a mentor to them/you and what have you/they learned from them?*
5. Tell us about who you/they studied with and what you/they took away from this teaching?*
6. What would winning the New Instructor of the Year mean to you/them?*

MENTOR OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a person that has made it easy for their mentees to learn from them. They are passionate, supporting, encouraging and go above and beyond to support upcoming Instructors.
1. Tell us who you/they have been mentoring and for how long?*
2. Tell us about your/their approach in working with Mentees?*
3. Can you share how you/they have been encouraging in your approach in upskilling new teachers?*
4. How do you/they share your passion for movement with them? What key skills and experiences do you share with them?*
5. How do you/they go above and beyond to help new Instructors?*
6. What would winning the Mentor of the Year mean to you/them?*

PILATES INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an influencer who has really made an impact on their community. Encouraging others to aspire and be a role model for positive change in the Pilates industry. They are pilates-based not a fitness-based Instructor and live by Pilates principles and love sharing these with their clients and the broader Pilates community.
1. Provide a summary of your/their Pilates training *
2. How do you/they live by Pilates principles and how do you/they teach your/their community the benefits of this approach?*
3. Tell us about your Instagram and the type of community that follows you/them?*
4. What kind of steps have you/they taken to aspire to be a role model for positive change in the industry?*
5. How do you/they encourage and motivate others in their Pilates practices through your Instagram channel?*
6. What kind of initiatives have you/they run with your/their community?*
7. What would winning the Pilates Influencer of the Year mean to you/them?*

BOUTIQUE STUDIO OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a boutique studio that has made an impact on their community. The staff support the local community well and they show great care and concern for each and every client.
1. Tell us about your/their studio, how long its been running and the types of clients you/they have in studio?*
2. Tell us about your/their staff and how you/they approach and support clients?*
3. What do you/they try and instil in each of your/their teachers?*
4. Can you share any positive feedback you’ve/they've received from clients?*
5. Can you share any constructive feedback you/they got and how you/they improved your business as a result?*
6. What would winning the Boutique Studio of the Year mean to you/them?*

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an Educator who has supported both new and existing Pilates Instructors in their continued growth and development. While looking to further the knowledge and importance of the Pilates method across the globe.
1. Tell us how long you/they have been supporting both new and existing Instructors?*
2. Tell us about your/their approach when working with students?*
3. What would a teacher say they learnt most from your/their teaching method/style/design and approach?*
4. Can you/they share some positive feedback you’ve received from those who have worked with you/them?*
5. How do you/they go above and beyond to help Instructors in their training and further development?*
6. What would winning Educator of the Year mean to you/them?*

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

This award celebrates the organisations and individuals who bring people together, champion inclusivity, and create meaningful connections through Pilates and mindful movement.
1. Tell us about you or your friends studio, facility, or program—how long has it been operating, and what communities do you/they serve?*
2. What inspired you/them to focus on community wellness and connection?*
3. Can you share examples of initiatives or programs you’ve/they've created that have made a positive impact on your community?*
4. What challenges have you/they faced in reaching or supporting your community, and how have you overcome them?*
5. Can you share any feedback or stories from community members that illustrate your/their impact?*
6. What would winning the Community Advocate of the Year mean to you/them and your team?*

PILATES TECH INNOVATOR AWARD

This award recognises the pioneers who are transforming how we access and experience Pilates and wellness through technology—apps, platforms, and digital tools that empower more people to move, breathe, and thrive.
1. Tell us about your/their digital platform, app or technology—when did you/they launch it, and what need in the Pilates community does it address?*
2. What inspired you/them to develop this Pilates-focused technology?*
3. How does your/their platform or product improve how instructors, studios, or clients experience Pilates?*
4. Can you/they share any user feedback or success stories that show how your technology is making a difference?*
5. What challenges have you/they faced in creating or growing your Pilates technology, and how have you/they overcome them?*
6. What would winning the Pilates Tech Innovator of the Year mean for you/your team/them and your/their vision for the future of Pilates?*

Nomination Form