WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEARS JUDGES

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Harm was the original creator of the Cannons Group (now Nuffield Health) in the UK and was one of the founder members of the Fitness Industry Association in 1998 and was its Chairman for 15 years. In October 2005 Harm was named the European Club Operator of the Year by the International Health Racquet & Sports club Association (IHRSA) in recognition of his achievements. In 2007 he was elected President of the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA). 

 Lisa Nandy is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wigan since 2010. Nandy has held several prominent roles within the Labour Party, including serving as Shadow Foreign Secretary from 2020 to 2021 and Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government from 2015 to 2016. She is known for her work on issues such as social justice, housing, and regional development, advocating for a fairer distribution of resources across the UK. Nandy has also been a strong voice for the North of England and has worked to address the challenges facing post-industrial communities. Throughout her political career, she has been an advocate for progressive values and has campaigned on issues such as climate change, equality, and workers' rights. 

Beth Mead MBE is a forward for Arsenal and a key figure for England’s Lionesses. Since joining Arsenal in 2017 after her prolific time at Sunderland, she transformed into one of the WSL’s top wingers and joining Vivianne Miedema as the first to surpass 100 goal contributions in the league . Her Euro 2022 campaign was extraordinary: six goals, five assists, Golden Boot, and Player of the Tournament, helping England win their first major international trophy . That same year, she became the first female footballer ever to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Named England Women’s Player of the Year, she also finished as runner‑up for the Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year . women's football.

Boris Johnson is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. He previously served as MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. Johnson was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, where he was known for his ambitious policies on transport, housing, and the 2012 London Olympics. He became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019, leading the country through the final stages of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to his premiership, Johnson held several key government roles, including Foreign Secretary (2016–2018) and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. He was also a prominent figure in the Vote Leave campaign during the 2016 Brexit referendum.