WeightWatchers® Healthy Life Awards
Congratulations to our 2022 Healthy Life Awards Winners!
Hosted live on Zoom by WeightWatchers® Coach and 2013 QLD Healthy Life Award finalist Shellie, we welcomed special guests; WW Ambassador and 2013 Inspiration Award winner Anna Van Dyken and WW Coach and 2014 Award winner Tina Hayes, who shared their inspiring stories and helped celebrate and announce our 2022 winners.
Meet the 2022 Healthy Life Awards winners and finalists
We’re excited to announce the WeightWatchers 2022 Health Life Award winners!
Transformation Award
This category celebrates members who reached their weight loss goals and are currently in their healthy weight range.
Danielle Takoko
"WW has helped me break through a negative mindset and habits I had been living with. I have created a love for cooking and sharing my creations with others to let people see that #nothingisofflimits!"
Maria Welch
“I am extremely proud of what I have achieved and the person that I have become as I am so much happier. I love going out and meeting new people as I am confident and value myself for the truly amazing person that I am.”
Belinda Tuddenham
“WW has given me confidence. Confidence with the foods I choose and with balancing social events. Confidence with cooking and creating recipes. Confidence to support and inspire others who are on a weight-loss journey of their own.”
Danielle Takoko
"WW has helped me break through a negative mindset and habits I had been living with. I have created a love for cooking and sharing my creations with others to let people see that #nothingisofflimits!"
Maria Welch
“I am extremely proud of what I have achieved and the person that I have become as I am so much happier. I love going out and meeting new people as I am confident and value myself for the truly amazing person that I am.”
Belinda Tuddenham
“WW has given me confidence. Confidence with the foods I choose and with balancing social events. Confidence with cooking and creating recipes. Confidence to support and inspire others who are on a weight-loss journey of their own.”
Inspirational Journey Award
This category celebrates members not at goal weight but on the journey with an inspiring story to tell.
Suzana Ilovski
“It is difficult to put into words the impact WW has had on my life. I feel free of the limitations, fogginess, sadness, despair and pain I felt before. Life still has its ups and downs, but now I feel fresh and awake. I am better equipped mentally and physically.”
Tamara Macdonald
“I live and breathe WW! It’s been a part of my life for so long now I couldn’t forget to track, even if I tried! I lost 46kg over 13 months and maintained it for almost 10 years. I recently gained 20kg during my pregnancy and I’m on my way back down.”
Fraser Robinson
“After losing just over 52kg, my life has changed drastically. I feel more comfortable in my own skin. I’m feeling much happier, and at my last doctor checkup all of my tests came back very positive.”
Suzana Ilovski
“It is difficult to put into words the impact WW has had on my life. I feel free of the limitations, fogginess, sadness, despair and pain I felt before. Life still has its ups and downs, but now I feel fresh and awake. I am better equipped mentally and physically.”
Tamara Macdonald
“I live and breathe WW! It’s been a part of my life for so long now I couldn’t forget to track, even if I tried! I lost 46kg over 13 months and maintained it for almost 10 years. I recently gained 20kg during my pregnancy and I’m on my way back down.”
Fraser Robinson
“After losing just over 52kg, my life has changed drastically. I feel more comfortable in my own skin. I’m feeling much happier, and at my last doctor checkup all of my tests came back very positive.”
Health Improvement Award
This category celebrates members who have overcome illness, reduced their risk of chronic disease, or said goodbye to medications as a result of their health and wellness journey.
Mary Shalala
“After only one year with WW, the transformation was simply incredible. The most notable impact that WW has had on my life was on the complete turn around of my medical conditions after losing 31 kilos.”
Alicia Hodson
“As a long time sufferer of anxiety and depression WW has had a significant impact on my overall health and mental wellbeing. My increase in physical activity has reduced my risk of diabetes, my blood pressure is now in the healthy range as is my cholesterol.”
Belinda Rose Pertot
“Since losing 43kg I no longer spend every other week at the doctors. I have no need to as I don't have all my chronic health conditions that need constant monitoring.”
Mary Shalala
“After only one year with WW, the transformation was simply incredible. The most notable impact that WW has had on my life was on the complete turn around of my medical conditions after losing 31 kilos.”
Alicia Hodson
“As a long time sufferer of anxiety and depression WW has had a significant impact on my overall health and mental wellbeing. My increase in physical activity has reduced my risk of diabetes, my blood pressure is now in the healthy range as is my cholesterol.”
Belinda Rose Pertot
“Since losing 43kg I no longer spend every other week at the doctors. I have no need to as I don't have all my chronic health conditions that need constant monitoring.”
Our Community Awards
Better Together Award Winners
Kate, Erin, Kim & Steph
“We went away for a girls weekend and all felt tired and unhealthy so decided to give WW a try. We all got the app and pledged we would help each other.”
Ripple Effect Award Winner
Robyn Wolstenholme
“I started a walking group called #melbournewwwalkers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support each other as we become healthier.”
Cassandra Baines 'In my 30's Virtual Workshop'
“Cassandra has fostered an environment of openness and honesty. I have made true connections to other WW members.”
Kerry Copley
“Kerry is an inspiration to me and her many followers. Her colourful exuberance, positivity and zest for life is so infectious!”
Better Together Award Winners
Kate, Erin, Kim & Steph
“We went away for a girls weekend and all felt tired and unhealthy so decided to give WW a try. We all got the app and pledged we would help each other.”
Ripple Effect Award Winner
Robyn Wolstenholme
“I started a walking group called #melbournewwwalkers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support each other as we become healthier.”
Cassandra Baines 'In my 30's Virtual Workshop'
“Cassandra has fostered an environment of openness and honesty. I have made true connections to other WW members.”
Kerry Copley
“Kerry is an inspiration to me and her many followers. Her colourful exuberance, positivity and zest for life is so infectious!”
Watch the 2022 Healthy Life Awards
Healthy Life Award categories and prizes
Inspirational Journey Award
Have you got an inspiring story to share since joining WW? This is the award for you! You don’t have to be at your goal weight yet, this is all about hearing your inspiring story no matter where you’re currently at.
Three finalists will be chosen for the Inspirational Journey Award. The winner will receive a virtual 1on1 Personal stylist consultation with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499, PLUS a $2000 shopping voucher to put towards your new wardrobe, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
The two remaining finalists will each receive a $500 shopping voucher and WW gift bag.
Transformation Award
Share how you’ve transformed to a healthier version of yourself! This award is for those who’ve achieved their weight loss goals and are currently in their healthy weight range.
Three finalists will be chosen for the Transformation Award. The winner will receive a virtual 1on1 Personal stylist consultation with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499, PLUS a $2000 shopping voucher to put towards your new wardrobe, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
The two remaining finalists will each receive a $500 shopping voucher and WW gift bag.
Better Together Award
Here’s to the couples, mother-daughter duos, brothers and sisters and best friends doing WW together. We want to hear your story and how following the WW program together has helped you succeed.
The winners of the Better Together Award will receive a $500 Red Balloon voucher to share an experience together, a WW gift bag each valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
Health Improvement Award
If you’ve overcome a particular illness, reduced your risk of chronic disease, or said goodbye to medication this is the award for you! Share with us the amazing health improvements you’ve experienced since joining WW.
Three finalists will be chosen for the Health Improvement Award. The winner will receive a virtual 1on1 Personal stylist consultation with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499, PLUS a $2000 shopping voucher to put towards your new wardrobe, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
The two remaining finalists will each receive a $500 shopping voucher and WW gift bag.
Workshop of the Year Award
This one’s for our Workshop members - nominate your Workshop and Coach (can be in-person or virtual!) and share how they’ve supported and motivated you.
The winning Workshop will receive an exclusive online meet & greet with WW Ambassador Anna Van Dyken. Hear her story first-hand and ask her questions to help you on your WW journey. All Workshop attendees will also receive a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your Workshop’s story shared on the WW website.
Ripple Effect Award
Community is at the heart of what we do at WW, so we want to celebrate those who are having a positive impact on those around them and creating a WW ripple effect of change in their community.
The winner of the Ripple Effect Award will receive a $500 Red Balloon voucher to have an experience of your choice, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
Connect-ers Choice Award
This one’s for our Connect community - nominate someone on Connect who inspires you through their posts and comments.
The winner of this award will receive a $500 Red Balloon voucher to use on any experience they desire, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
Prizes
3 x Virtual 1 on 1 styling session with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499 plus a $2000 shopping voucher.
6 x $500 EFTPOS shopping voucher.
3 x $500 Red Balloon Adventure gift card.
6 x $250 EFTPOS shopping voucher.
Each winner will receive a WW gift bag valued at $50.
3 x Virtual 1 on 1 styling session with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499 plus a $2000 shopping voucher.
6 x $500 EFTPOS shopping voucher.
3 x $500 Red Balloon Adventure gift card.
6 x $250 EFTPOS shopping voucher.
Each winner will receive a WW gift bag valued at $50.
Even more chances to WIN!
The 2022 winners will be announced in a live virtual event held in September, BUT there are more chances to be a winner! With 6 x $250 shopping vouchers to give away to any member that enters the Healthy Life Awards.
All entries will be judged on the final question in the entry form - “In 60 words or less, tell us one way WW has changed your life”.
Healthy Life Awards FAQ
The HLA’s are a celebration of members’ success, progress and the positive impact they have on those around them.
There are 7 award categories which celebrate; your personal journey, a journey made together and the impacts you have had on the wider community.
- Transformation Award
- Inspirational Journey Award
- Health Improvement Award
- Better Together Award
- Ripple Effect Award
- Workshop of the Year Award
- Connectors Choice Award
Transformation Award | Inspirational Award | Health Improvement Award
- Three finalists will be chosen for each of the above categories. Each winner will receive a virtual 1 on 1 styling session with Tina from Trash to Treasured valued at $499, PLUS a $2000 shopping voucher to put towards your new wardrobe, a WW gift bag valued at $50 and your story shared on the WW website.
- The two remaining finalists from each award category will each receive a $500 EFTPOS shopping voucher and WW gift bag.
Better Together Award | Ripple Effect Award | Connecters Choice Award:
- The winners from each category will receive a $500 Red Balloon adventure gift card
Workshop of the Year Award
- The winning Workshop will receive an exclusive meet & greet with WW Ambassador Anna Van Dyken. Regular Workshop attendees will receive a WW gift bag valued at $50
Entries are now open and will close on Sunday 14th August at midnight (AEST).
The entry form is available online and is categorised by each award. We recommend that you apply via a desktop computer to ensure you are able to rename and upload your supporting images easily.
Read the entry form before you begin to complete it.
The entry form will ask you to share your story and details about your WW journey, depending on the award category with additional questions that may be specifically related to the category you are applying for.
Each entry requires you to upload a maximum of 10 images (total of 10MB), each image file needs to be labeled as your full name.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer please see the video below on how you can rename your photos on an IOS device.
Yes! Any WW members, no matter what type of membership you have, will be able to enter the HLA.
No need to advise the nominees, it can be a surprise.
Yes! You can enter as many award categories as you like, so long that you meet the criteria for that award which will be provided on the Healthy Life Award webpage when it goes live.
Award entries will open on Monday 2nd May and will close on Sunday 14th August at midnight (AEST). The finalists will be announced in late August with winners announced in September.
A panel of judges will review all applications to decide who the finalists and overall winners are for each category.
Winners will be announced in September at a special WW online live event. Entries close on Sunday 14th August at midnight (AEST).
This time we’re doing things differently so that more members can tune in and be a part of the Healthy Life Awards celebration event. The event will be held via Zoom as an online live event in September.
The Healthy Life Award special event will now be held on Friday 23rd September to ensure all our special guests can be there to inspire you and celebrate our 2022 winners.