Curves of Millbury Owner Honored at Curves Annual Convention in Nashville Awards Banquet Celebrates Highest Achievers

Millbury, MA - December 31, 2009 - Curves, the world's largest fitness club franchisor, honored its best owners and managers at a banquet following the close of its 14th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, in November.

Approximately 2,000 Curves owners, managers and staff attended the convention, which ran November 5-7. Elaine Solomon received the Franchisee of the year for 2009.

"It's a thrill to be recognized by Curves as the best of the best. We take great pride in offering a superior level of service and quality to our members. This award truly reflects what a great Curves club we have in Millbury," said Mrs. Solomon.

Curves President Mike Raymond and Director of Communications and Events Janell Gilman presided over the awards ceremony, while founders Gary and Diane Heavin snapped photos with the winners. "We're so proud of each and every one of our great franchisees and their managers and staff," said Diane Heavin. "They embody the Curves ideals of giving women back their health and beauty, and they each do it in their own unique way."

Award winners were chosen for their adherence to the Curves methods, their success in providing quality service to members, their level of community involvement, and personal recommendations. While there were numerous candidates in each region, winners typically exhibited an extra quality; something special that set them head and shoulders above the rest.

"Those honored here tonight are doing everything the Curves way, and it shows in the success of their franchises and in the results of their members. We recognize them for daily helping women move away from disease in an environment of support and encouragement," said Curves CEO Gary Heavin.

Mrs. Solomon credited the staff in Millbury and the support of the Curves corporate office in helping win this award.

"I couldn't wait to get back to Millbury and share this award with the staff and our great members. Winning an award like this is definitely a team effort," said Mrs. Solomon.

About Curves

Curves works to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism with its groundbreaking, scientifically proven method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Curves works every major muscle group with a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to over 4 million women. With nearly 10,000 locations in more than 70 countries, Curves is the world's leader in women's fitness. For more information, please visit: www.curves.com.

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