2022 MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Julie Ashton
Julie Ashton is a shining example of dedication and commitment to fitness and community. Her hard work and positivity have earned her the title of 2022 Member of the Year at Vitality Community Fitness.
Julie has been active and community focused far before she stepped foot in VCF. She’s tried all types of programs and gyms. When she landed at Vitality she knew it was “the place” for her and she has been all in ever since.
Since Julie started Vitality in 2020, she has trained at all the different class times we offer. Trying so many class times has had the advantage of getting to know a large portion of our membership. Everyone knows Julie. She comes early to class and greets her peers with a smile. You can probably catch her cheering from someone in the previous class finishing up a hard workout. Julie is always there for any new offerings or progams we have at VCF. She’s the first person to give her support to a new class time or idea. Her support has helped our community to grow and strengthen.
Not only does she support others but she also takes the initiative herself. At Vitality she has begun to collaborate with Coach Curry to start our new 'Walk/Run Club"- a Sunday morning social walk/run groups that meets at Lafaneire or City Park training for a race or catching up on a stroll. It's been an incredible addition to the Vitality community. This demonstrates her leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
I am so grateful to have Julie as a representation of VCF, inside and outside of the gym. If there is a greater good to be a part of in any way, she is all over it. What I admire about Julie is that she does the hard thing. Promoting events, asking for donations, and putting herself out there.
As a coach, I am determined to assist Julie in her strength goals (hitting that bench PR!!) and support her in any other facet that I can! She is a tenacious leader at Vitality and I feel so lucky to have her represent 2022 in a strong way. Cheers to you and all of your future success, Julie. We are here to see it come to fruition.