Playfinder, powering Bookteq, nominated for ukactive Awards 2022

Playfinder, powering Bookteq, has been shortlisted for the Supplier of the Year award at this year’s ukactive Awards.

 

The organisation is in the running for one of the industry’s biggest accolades, as trade body ukactive recognises the very best in the physical activity sector.

 

Held in partnership with Active IQ, the shortlist for the ukactive Awards 2022 includes fitness and leisure operators of all sizes; local councils; prominent suppliers; leading universities; sports bodies; and charities.

ukactive finalist logo

 

Playfinder has led the way in supplying the industry with cutting edge digital solutions that

help: 

 

  • Increase the accessibility of sport to everyone
  • Provide a platform for nearly 4 million people to get more active, fit and healthy
  • Over 650+ venues manage and market their facility hire online and drive up revenue

The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on Thursday 30 June, with hundreds of leaders from the worlds of fitness, health, leisure and sport expected to attend.

Jamie Foale, CEO, Playfinder, said: “It’s incredible to be nominated for Supplier of the Year and testament to all of the incredible effort the Playfinder & Bookteq team has put in to changing the way the industry thinks about booking sports and activities.

“We continue to innovate and supply both players and venues with state-of-the-art online booking solutions that will increase accessibility and create lasting communities at venues across the UK and beyond.”

Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “We are delighted but not surprised by the number of incredible entries and stories we have received for this year’s ukactive Awards, which is testament to the unquestionable resilience and innovation within our sector.

“We are extremely proud of all of our members, who have worked so hard in rebuilding the sector and our nation’s health following the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to seeing celebrating our industry at the awards ceremony this summer.”

Jenny Patrickson, Managing Director at Active IQ, said: “I’m delighted to see this year’s awards attract such a strong field of entries and send my congratulations to all the finalists.

“The standard has been very high once again this year and I would like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to put forward their entry for consideration.

“Active IQ is proud to once again be the headline sponsor for the ukactive Awards and we’re particularly looking forward to seeing everyone in person at this year’s event. Ahead of that, I wish all the finalists the best of luck for the next stage of judging.”

Join us at the ukactive Awards 2022 in Birmingham on Thursday 30 June.

 

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