After an unscheduled pause due to Covid-19, the search continues for the Neilson Active Ambassador, aka Chief Oomph Officer, our champion for more active lifestyles in 2021.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of brilliant people who’ve shared inspirational stories, sporting adventures, healthy lifestyle challenges and motivational ideas for keeping active. We’ve had 970 applications and nearly 10,000 votes. You can find out more about the competition and prize package here.

The first stage of the competition is now over and the top 20 aspiring Active Ambassadors, based on volume of votes, have been selected and can be seen in the photo gallery below.

Votes will be counted again early in 2021 to give us our final three! Check out the profiles of the top 20 below and get voting for your favourite. Who will be our Active Ambassador?

Archie Comparelli

I have worked as a cowboy, chalet host, ski resort rep and water sports instructor in 4 countries and over 5 seasons. At university I keep active by captaining a social rugby team, indoor snowboarding…

Matt Henderson

An active and inspirational Grandad. A life of boxing, climbing, caving, cross country skiing, canoeing and running. Snowboarding, swimming, pilates, hill and mountain enthusiast in the Dales and Lake…

Simon 'Cookie' Cook

My life couldn’t be more active! As a full-time instructor, coach and trainer, I thrive seeing others enjoy sports as much as I do. My passions are windsurfing, skiing and snowboarding. A particular…

Sophie Bubb

I'm a pro triathlete, multi-sport coach and love to help others achieve their goals. I’m also a lifelong surfer, sailor and snowboarder. My sporting passions are shared by my two young sons and by my…

Nicole Booth

I have spent over 12 years getting people active, now I teach students to be health and fitness professionals. I am co-founder of a local sports club and volunteer at national sport comps. I combine…

Todd Neilson

I've been lucky enough to travel all over the world to beautiful places with beautiful people, now I have a chance to realise a dream and do it as a job. It's great to lay by the beach but getting…

Kate Airey

I’m Kate Airey, a mum, wife, and adventureholic. I see magic in the world and I want to spread it like wild fire. It’s easy to hop onto the busy, mundane treadmill of life, and I’m here to help people…

Finn Hudson

From getting up at dawn to get the right wakeboard shot to hiking with friends for powder lines I feel like this job suits me perfectly, especially with wanting to find a career in marketing in the…

Danielle Wilson

My motto is 'you never regret being active'. The wandering, adventurous personality I have makes me a bundle of energy that wants to motivate anyone I can. I love hearing people say ‚'I did something…

Alison Fullick

I believe an active lifestyle is key to good mental and physical health. Training people from the age of 5 to 70 in fitness, sharing their journey and seeing them flourish, inspires me every single…

Filip Marklewicz

I want you to get out more and I'll show you how! I'm a passionate windsurfer, skier, snowboarder, biker and hiker and am always seeking new adventures. I am a trained windsurfing instructor and…

Rebecca Renton

With a few Neilson seasons already under my belt I'd love to be able to inspire people to get up, be active and enjoy life to its full potential. I’m a Yorkshire girl living in West Somerset, in the…

Mel Chappell

Exercise is not just an activity for me and my family, its a lifestyle - cycling, walking the dog, supporting each other at events or watching my 7 year old try out something new. It is how we make…

George Rickman

Health and fitness are a huge part of my life. This year I challenged myself to learn how to sail, windsurf and climb. I'm also encouraging local families to cycle regularly and I'm aiming to finish…

Roisin Hennessy

Most of my time is spent outside and my favourite hobbies are skiing and horse riding. I have competed at the area dressage championships for horse riding and competed at the nationals for skiing. It…

Emma Rydal

I am a member of three very active clubs, sailing, tennis and running. I ski once a year with loads of friends. I love Neilson. I holidayed in Croatia last year and wished I'd known about you when I…

Lucy Cronin

My passion is to help people to live a healthy, happy, fit lifestyle 365 days of the year. I love helping people to find ways of exercising that they enjoy. I love staying active and learning new…

James Fowler

I love exploring and making the absolute most out of my time on holiday and back at home. I am a keen fitness and health enthusiast and at home I am a RNLI Lifeboat crew member who is on call 24 hours…

Jade Clarke

My life revolves around being active. I'm studying Sport and Exercise Science, working as a lifeguard and running a successful Scout Troop, along with the many sports and activities that I enjoy in my…

Ashley McCord

With extensive experience in kiting, diving, wakeboarding, surfing and a smattering of snowboarding, I live for adventure and travel. When I'm not in or under the sea, I make the mundane memorable by…

#GetYourActiveOn

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