Olympian Meeting, in collaboration with #Fit4Events, proudly announces the launch of the Olympian Wellness Awards, a groundbreaking initiative to celebrate innovation in attendee wellness and sustainable meeting practices. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are reimagining event planning by integrating holistic approaches to physical, mental, and social well-being.
The inaugural awards set the stage for a wellness-driven future in the meetings and events industry. Winners represent excellence in blending human sustainability and innovative strategies, inspiring the industry to evolve beyond traditional event experiences.
Why the Olympian Wellness Awards Matter
As the events industry grows, so does the need for meaningful and sustainable solutions that prioritize attendee wellness. These awards emphasize six core goals:
- Excellence in Wellness Integration: Recognizing organizations setting a high standard in embedding wellness into event design.
- Advancing Industry Standards: Encouraging innovative approaches that redefine attendee care and engagement.
- Innovation in Human Sustainability: Highlighting creative solutions to reduce environmental impact while promoting mindfulness and movement.
- Meaningful Engagement and ROI: Honoring designs that foster connections, increase satisfaction, and deliver measurable returns on investment (ROI) and emotion (ROE).
- Celebrating Leadership: Recognizing trailblazers prioritizing health—both for attendees and the environment.
- Corporate and Social Responsibility: Reinforcing the industry’s role in creating positive societal impacts.
Award Categories
The Olympian Wellness Awards span a variety of categories to reflect the diverse efforts of those driving wellness and innovation in events.
Olympian Meeting Awards
- Mindfulness: For enhancing mental wellbeing through event design.
- Movement: Innovative incorporation of physical activity.
- Meaning: Creating events with purpose and connection.
- Meals: Creative, health-focused dining solutions.
- Gathering Spaces: Designing collaborative and comfortable environments.
- Agenda Design: Balancing attendee engagement and rest.
#Fit4Events Awards
- Futuristic AV Production: Acknowledging AV solutions that enhance well-being for all event stakeholders.
- Innovative Wellness Technology: Recognizing tech that boosts attendee health and wellness.
- Empowered BTS Teams: Honoring behind-the-scenes teams advancing wellness in event planning.
A Vision for the Future
“There’s no shortage of spa and wellness awards for leisure travel,” said Ariadni Pereira. “But spas don’t scale to provide wellness solutions for groups of 200 to 2,000. The Olympian Wellness Awards redefine what wellness means in the context of large-scale events, offering recognition for those setting new standards in meaningful, impactful meetings.”
This initiative also fills a gap in the industry, recognizing efforts such as event spaces with natural light, hotel gyms designed for groups, banquet menus offering detailed macronutrient breakdowns, and properties deeply rooted in their local communities.
Honoring the Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Olympian Wellness Award winners! These outstanding individuals and organizations have been notified and celebrated for their remarkable contributions to event wellness:
- Running Mate
- Event Minds Matter
- Lake Nona Wave Hotel
- Smart Meetings
- Mauna Lani
- Club Ichi
- Caesars Entertainment
- Canyon Ranch – Woodside
- Amplified Production Group
- NovoBeing
- Meetings & Incentives Worldwide
- Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
- Cornerstone Sonoma
- Anchorage, Alaska
- IMEX America
For the full list of winners and categories, visit this link.
About Olympian Meeting and #Fit4Events
Olympian Meeting sets a new standard for transformative events, integrating the Four Pillars of Wellness—Mindfulness, Movement, Meaning, and Meals—into innovative strategies that enhance attendee engagement and create meaningful connections. Learn more at Olympian Meeting.
#Fit4Events redefines event excellence by blending cutting-edge technology, empathy, and wellness into every aspect of event design. Grounded in the Four Pillars—Futuristic AV Production, Innovative AI Technology, Thriving Audiences, and Empowered Teams—#Fit4Events is a framework for creating impactful, human-centric gatherings. Discover more on LinkedIn.
