Voting begins on August 1
Think of a SilverSneakers® member who inspires you! They show up each day with purpose and determination to live their healthiest life. They encourage you to be your best. They set goals and push past them, no matter what life throws at them. Think of the person who always brings a smile to your face when you see them!
Nominations are now closed
What are the SilverSneakers Member of the Year awards?
Every year, SilverSneakers celebrates members who continue to inspire those around them with national recognition in the SilverSneakers Member of the Year awards. New this year, there are two award categories.
SilverSneakers Member of the Year
Activity Award
These members are the gym warriors – in class every day, setting goals and crushing them. They consistently set the bar and continue to raise it. Fitness is their passion – inside and outside the gym.
SilverSneakers Member of the Year
Inspiration Award
These members have a spirit that cannot be stopped. They continue to rise above life’s challenges. They turn obstacles into opportunity and keep showing up. Their stories are a beacon of hope and perseverance.
Timeline
June 25 – July 6: Submit your nominations.
August 1 – 11: Vote daily for your favorite nominees.
August 25: The winners will be announced here and on SilverSneakers Facebook page.
What You Need to Know
Anyone can nominate a current SilverSneakers member for the award by submitting his/her inspirational story. Previous Member of the Year winners are not eligible to win again.
• Top 5 nominees in each award category will be posted here for voting on August 1!
• Award winners will be announced on August 25
• Follow SilverSneakers Facebook page for all the exciting updates!
Want more information on Member of the Year Awards? Download the FAQ.
Meet Beaver, the 2024 Member of the Year award winner!
Grayling Brown, “Beaver,” is a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served his country in the Vietnam War as a Marine. He is active in the community, his church and advocates to end racial inequality. Beaver is dedicated and committed to living a healthy lifestyle and can be found walking or running on the levee or local track, working out at the Gramercy Anytime Fitness club, attending fitness classes and taking yoga classes to keep himself balanced, centered and grounded. For Beaver, fitness provides benefits physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. It brings him great joy to inspire others in fitness and in life. “Class is not the same if Beaver is not there,” an instructor shared. “Leave it to Beaver to make this world a better place with his infectious laugh, humor and smile.”
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