While awards often recognise success, the team at Prestige Personalised Training believes the greatest achievement isn’t a trophy on the wall—it’s the hundreds of lives transformed inside the studio every single week.
That philosophy has now been recognised on a national level, with Prestige Personalised Training being named the recipient of the 2026 Quality Business Award for Best Personal Trainer on the Gold Coast.
Rather than focusing solely on weight loss or aesthetics, Prestige Personalised Training has built its reputation by challenging the traditional fitness industry. The Bundall-based private coaching facility has become known for delivering a highly personalised experience where every client receives an individual roadmap, expert coaching, accountability, education and long-term support.
Founder Shawn Maftounian said the recognition belongs to the entire PrestigePT community.
“This award isn’t about being the biggest gym. It’s about proving that when you genuinely care about people and put their results ahead of everything else, success follows. Every client who trusted us, every coach who gives their best every day, and every person who chose to change their life is part of this achievement.”
PrestigePT’s approach extends well beyond exercise. Each client undergoes comprehensive assessments before receiving customised training, nutrition guidance, habit coaching, body composition tracking and ongoing accountability designed to create sustainable lifestyle change—not temporary results.
The business has attracted a diverse client base, including busy professionals, business owners, parents, retirees, NDIS participants and individuals returning from injury or managing chronic health conditions. Its private environment and evidence-based coaching model have made it one of the Gold Coast’s most trusted premium personal training facilities.
What also sets PrestigePT apart is its commitment to raising standards across the fitness profession itself. The business invests heavily in coach education, client care systems and measurable outcomes, with the goal of redefining what Australians should expect from a personal training experience.
Beyond the gym floor, PrestigePT actively supports the wider community through fundraising initiatives, local partnerships and health education, reinforcing its belief that fitness should create a ripple effect that reaches families, workplaces and the broader Gold Coast community.
The 2026 Quality Business Award is presented only to businesses that achieve exceptional customer satisfaction, maintain outstanding public reputations across multiple review platforms, demonstrate integrity in business operations and consistently deliver excellence in customer service.
For Prestige Personalised Training, however, the recognition serves as motivation rather than a destination.
“Our vision has never been to collect awards,” Maftounian said. “Our vision is to leave a legacy, elevate the personal training industry and help as many people as possible become healthier, stronger and more confident. Awards are simply the by-product of that mission.”
As PrestigePT continues to grow, the team remains committed to delivering premium coaching experiences while inspiring lasting change throughout the Gold Coast and beyond.
