Sixteen fitness coaches from across the Unites States, including one from Bowling Green State University,
are vying for the the National Fitness Trainer of the Year Award.
Allison Papenfuss’s passion for fitness is contagious, according to her online biography.
As the assistant director for strength and conditioning at BGSU she is keeping her collegiate basketball,
soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf athletes on their toes, leading by example. Nobody works harder than
Allison in the gym.
While she’s only been with the program a little over a year, with her help BGSU’s men’s basketball team
posted a 22-12 record last season, and also assists with both soccer teams.
This is one of eight annual awards given out by Greatmats as part of its Fifth Annual National Award
Series.
The annual award honors trainers and coaches who have made a positive impact in the lives of their
students and communities.
These instructors have been nominated by members of their respective communities.
An online vote will take place at
https://www.greatmats.com/2019-greatmats-national-fitness-trainer-of-the-year.php through Nov. 28. The
two instructors with the most votes will be named finalists.
Greatmats will choose the winner between the finalists, based on their demonstration of service/community
impact, integrity and quality of instruction.
The winner will be announced on Dec. 13.
Greatmats is a national fitness flooring retailer based in Milltown, Wisconsin, since 1999. Greatmats
gives back to its local community by donating 5% of its annual profits to local non-profit
organizations. It also supports green initiatives through the use of solar energy at its Wisconsin
headquarters.