Submit your nomination for the 2026 Hall of Fame today!
The following requirements must be met for a nominee to be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame:
Minimum 10 consecutive years working in the fitness industry
Must currently be working or retired from one or more of the following professions:
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Personal Trainer
Gym owner of a fitness center, health/athletic club, studio, box, wellness center, training/recreation/sports center, or any fitness business.
Inventor, designer, creator or choreographer of patented and/or copywritten fitness equipment, device, method or format.
Deadline: October 4th, 2026
Thank you for helping us celebrate the achievements of our talented Arkansans, inspire future leaders and promote health and wellness across the state! Every nomination helps us continue this important work! Debbie Norman Joshua Wood Melinda Tarver Lynn Johnson Suzette Taylor Adrienne Carlton Andy Stallings JP Francoeur Mary Lowe
The Arkansas Fitness Professionals Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts, donations, and sponsorships are tax deductible.