A celebration of Pilates professionals who genuinely share their passion for movement and helping their clients move and feel better.

This Pilates Journal is all about championing and supporting Instructors and Studio Owners who do so much good in communities worldwide. We designed these awards to acknowledge and recognise Pilates professionals who share a love of learning, who care for their clients, who want a better industry for tomorrow.

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Award Categories

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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.

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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.

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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.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Has your brand, studio, or facility made a measurable difference to the health and well-being of your local community? This award celebrates the organisations and individuals who bring people together, champion inclusivity, and create meaningful connections through Pilates and mindful movement.

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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.

PILATES TECH INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Honoring 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.

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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.

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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.

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2025 Winners

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INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Miku Yoshida
Bodyline Pilates®
California, USA

Runner Up
Teri Seir Moore
Teri Seir Moore Pilates
Florida, USA

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NEW INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Anna Sarol
BODYBAR PILATES
Kansas City, USA

Runner Up
Charmaine Chong
Aligned For Life Pilates
Victoria, Australia

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MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Chaz Knight
Chaz Knight Pilates
California, USA

Runner Up
Wayne Seeto
Merrithew®
Merrithew®, Canada

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PILATES INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Mira Hassan
Aalaya Pilates
Indonesia

Runner Up
Holly Andronicescu
Sunset Pilates
Florida, USA

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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Kathryn Ross-Nash
Red Thread Ranch
Florida, USA

Runner Up
Lesley Logan
Lesley Logan Pilates
California, USA

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BOUTIQUE STUDIO OF THE YEAR

Ernie Fossa
Gramercy Pilates NYC
New York City, USA

Runner Up
Jody Spicer
Cassowary Coast Pilates
Queensland, Australia

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD

Rachel Garth
Enhance Pilates and Movement
Victoria, Australia

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2024 Winners

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INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

HILAL LEIGH
HILAL LEIGH PILATES
DUBAI, UAE

Runner Up
Kate Boyle
Mind and Movement Pilates
VIC, Australia

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MENTOR OF THE YEAR

PENNY LATEY
PENNY LATEY MODERN PILATES
NSW, AUSTRALIA

Runner Up
Lesley Logan
Lesley Logan Pilates
California, USA

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NEW INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

LAURA FITZPATRICK
SANCTUARY ON PENINSULA PILATES
VIC, AUSTRALIA

Runner Up
Jodie Pellican
416 Pilates
Illinois, USA

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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

SHELLY POWER
POLESTAR PILATES
FLORIDA, USA

Runner Up
Samantha Wood, BASI
California, USA

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PILATES INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

TERI SEIR MOORE
TERI SEIR MOORE PILATES
FLORIDA, USA

Runner Up
Lauren @pilateswithloz
Fresh Air Pilates
NSW, Australia

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BOUTIQUE STUDIO OF THE YEAR

KIMBERLEY GARLICK
NORTHERN RIVERS PILATES STUDIO
NSW, AUSTRALIA

Runner Up
Roz Norman
Pilates & Co
QLD, Australia

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2023 Winners

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INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

HELEN FLETCHER
EQUIPOISE PILATES AND MOVEMENT EDUCATION

Runner Up
Kimi Broadbent
The Pilates Vibe

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MENTOR OF THE YEAR

TROY MCCARTY
WHITE CLOUD STUDIOS

Runner Up
Carla Mullins
Body Organics

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NEW INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

LISA ZAIKO
NORTHERN RIVERS PILATES

Runner Up
Jorja Purdie
Aligned for Life Pilates

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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

OLGA TAMARA
AUTHENTIC PILATES

Runner Up
Blossom Leilani Crawford, Bridge Pilates & Tracey Nicholson, Tensegrity Training

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PILATES INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

LISA KAYE
PILATES ONE2ONE

Runner Up
Jill Harris
Jill Harris Pilates and FitSprings

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BOUTIQUE STUDIO OF THE YEAR

EMERALD PILATES
DI DALLOLGIO

Runner Up
Tash Barnard
TashB Pilates

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