Newport Slimming World consultant named finalist in awards

South Wales Argus

17 hours ago

Lisa Norris, who runs a Slimming World group at the Lysaght Institute in Newport, was shortlisted for Group of the Year in Slimming World's annual awards, which celebrate consultants who support members in losing weight and improving their wellbeing.
Ms Norris said: "To be recognised and rewarded for doing a role that I love is so special.
"Working for such an exceptional company as a franchisee, and as part of the South-Central Wales district, I couldn't be more honoured.
"This recognition belongs to every person who has found the courage to walk into my group with their dream, and it is an honour to see these members grow in confidence week by week.
"They are the ones who make our group the success that it is, with their friendship and support they give to each other weekly.
"They make the group such a fun, safe, judgement-free place to be."
Lisa Norris has been recognised as a finalist in the Slimming World 'Oscars' (Image: Supplied) Ms Norris, who supports more than 100 members each week, said she was "blown away" by the news that her group had made the finals.
The phone call from her district manager, Scott Hawkins, left her in disbelief.
She said: "I couldn't believe that the call was real, and asked, 'Are you sure?'"
Alongside the finalist nomination, Ms Norris and her husband John were also selected to join Slimming World's annual all-expenses-paid consultants' trip.
Lisa Norris and her husband John were also chosen to join Slimming World's all-expenses paid consultants' trip (Image: Supplied)
In early May, the couple flew from Heathrow to Athens for a week of luxury in the exclusive Kolonaki district.
Ms Norris said: "We were treated like celebrities, from the champagne reception, to the beautiful five-course evening meal with breath-taking views of the Acropolis, guided tours to the Temple of Poseidon, a hands-on cookery course, a Greek dancing lesson and sailing along the stunning coastline with an unforgettable evening of Greek food and dancing beneath the stars."
The trip was Slimming World's 36th and the vision of the company's late founder, Margaret Miles Bramwell OBE, who died in February.
Ms Norris said: "Margaret was always so excited to celebrate the achievements of her consultants and their members, taking part in each trip, planning and hosting every detail, so for this to be the first trip without her was an emotional one.
"We did our best to keep her memory alive and remember that everything we do from here on in is to honour her and keep our promise to retain our commitment to helping as many people who need us in their weight loss journey."
Slimming World is known for its supportive approach, offering encouragement not only to members but also to its consultants.
Ms Norris was selected as a finalist for her "unwavering dedication" and "exceptional standards of service" in supporting both members and colleagues.
She runs her award-winning group at the Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive, Newport, on Saturdays at 8am, 10am, and 11.30am.
Details of how to join a local group or become a Slimming World consultant can be found at www.slimmingworld.co.uk.