Jessica H. Maurer, wellness business consultant, happiness strategist, and keynote speaker, has been named the 2026 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year. The award, presented by the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, honors an individual whose outstanding contributions to the fitness industry serve staff, fitness professionals, students, clients, and their community in inspiring ways, and whose leadership and business skills improve the industry’s overall success. Maurer joins a distinguished group of leaders who have helped shape the direction of health, fitness, and wellness globally.
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