Best of Our Valley 2019: The Nominees for ‘Most Influential Valley Fitness Personality’

Ready, set, vote! Best of Our Valley 2019 is now open for voting. From now through Nov. 30, nominate your favorite local businesses, professionals and individuals across more than 4,000 categories for AZ Foothills annual Best Of Our Valley Web contest.

The very best of each category will ultimately be featured in the coveted AZFoothills April collectors edition issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun.

Over the coming weeks, we will highlight who’s who in the contest by category so you can get to know your nominees. Whether they’ve been acknowledged for their keen fashion sense or impact on local politics and nonprofits, we always make sure to feature the Valley’s most Influential People. Within the People category, Most Influential Valley Fitness Personality nominees include the following contestants.

Don’t forget to head over to the voting page to nominate your choice for Most Influential Valley Fitness Personality here!

Alexia Clark, Alexia Clark Fitness

 

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Andrew Varela, Creator of The Madison Improvement Club

 

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Carol Nalevanko, President of the Village Health Clubs and Spas

 

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Courtney King, IFBB Pro & Nutritionist/Coach

 

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Heidi Powell, Transformation Specialist on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss & IFBB Pro

 

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Jeremy Scott, Owner Jeremy Scott Fitness & Reebok Athlete

 

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Jessie Hilgenberg, IFBB Figure Pro & Bodybuilding.com Athlete

 

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Larry Smith, Inception Fitness

 

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Lauren McBride, Holistic Health + Fitness Expert

 

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Nathan Kohlerman, Neulife Health and Wellnes

 

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Nikki Metzger, Owner of Scottsdale BODI & Women’s Health Next Fitness Star

 

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Ryan Read, Thrive Specialized Training

 

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Tom Hatten, President & CEO Mountainside Fitness Centers

 

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Whitney Jones, Owner of Pro Physiques & IFBB Fitness Pro

 

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