Ultimate Media Champion 2026 - Competition Terms and Conditions.
*** VAL MORGAN RETAIL MEDIA PTY LTD (the 'Promoter')
*** Competition – Ultimate Media Champion (the ‘Competition’)
The Competition is open to the Promoter’s agency and client guests by invitation only.
Information on how to enter and the prize(s) forms part of these Terms and Conditions.
Participation in this Competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother or step-sister.
Participation in the Competition is limited to a total of 250 entrants, selected based on the merit of their answer to the question: “In 25 words or less, why will you be the Ultimate Media Champion?” Entrants will be allocated as follows: 105 participants from NSW, 105 participants from VIC, 40 participants from QLD
If the allocated number of entrants is not reached in any given state, remaining spots may be reallocated to other states at the organisers’ discretion in order to fulfil the total quota of 250 competitors.
Interested participants must complete the Competition entry form at www.ultimatemediachampion.com between 12:00am AEST on 20/7/26 and 11:59pm AEST on 16/8/26 (‘Application Period’). The Application Period may close early if the allocations are filled before the Application Period closes.
Limit on entries: Only one (1) entry is permitted per person. Applicants who submit more than one entry will be automatically disqualified.
Applications must be completed in full. Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.
For successful applicants accepted to participate in the Competition, the Competition challenge will run from 24/8/26 to 4/10/26 (‘Challenge Period’), and Final Challenge event will run on 14/10/26 (‘Final Challenge’).
11. Challenge Period
During the Challenge Period, participants will be required to:
(a) Attend a minimum of one (1) Ultimate Media Champion training session with an appointed trainer at a participating Fitness First or Goodlife Health Clubs location per week (training session times and details to be provided by the Promoter to successful applicants after the Application Period);
(b) Attend a minimum of one (1) Ultimate Media Champion webinar (session times and details to be provided by the Promoter to successful applicants after the Application Period); and
(c) Complete eligible Competition activities as notified by the Promoter from time to time;
Participants will earn points for completing eligible Competition activities, including (but not limited to) attendance at Ultimate Media Champion training sessions, attendance at wellness webinars, quiz challenges and other activities determined by the Promoter.
The points allocation for each activity and the Competition leaderboard will be administered by the Promoter (or its appointed administrator). The Promoter’s determination of points awarded will be final. Participants acknowledge that points awarded throughout the Challenge Period may be adjusted where required to correct errors or ensure fair administration of the Competition.
Points accumulated by participants during the Challenge Period will form each participant’s starting score for the Final Challenge.
12. Final Challenge
During the Final Challenge, participants will be required to:
Attend and compete in person at the designated location on 14/10/26.
The Final Challenge will consist of a series of physical fitness and functional training activities designed by Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG). Participants must complete the activities as directed by the Promoter and/or its appointed fitness professionals.
The Promoter reserves the right to modify the format, activities or order of the Final Challenge where reasonably required for safety, operational or other legitimate reasons.
13. Photography and Filming
During the Challenge Period and Final Challenge, participants may be filmed and photographed during training sessions and Competition activities for the purpose of promoting the Competition and its outcomes.
By participating in the Competition, entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, image, likeness and voice captured during Competition activities for these purposes.
14. Judging and Determination of Winners
This is a game of skill. Winners will be determined based on each participant’s final leaderboard score at the conclusion of the Final Challenge.
A participant’s final leaderboard score will comprise:
the points earned during the Challenge Period, which will form the participant’s starting score for the Final Challenge; and
the points earned during the Final Challenge,
as determined by the Promoter.
The winners will be the participants with the highest final leaderboard score in each category:
NSW Male
NSW Female
VIC Male
VIC Female
QLD Male
QLD Female
In the event of a tie between two leading scores at the conclusion of the Final Challenge, the winner will be determined by comparing the participants’ scores achieved in each Final Challenge activity, commencing with the first activity. The participant with the higher score in the first activity will be declared the winner. If a tie persists, scores from subsequent Final Challenge activities will be compared in order until a definitive winner is identified.
There is no element of chance in the judging of the Competition or determination of the winners. The Promoter’s decision will be final and solely based on the results of the Competition.
15. Prizes
The following prize/s will be awarded to the first place male and first place female winner in each participating state (NSW, VIC and QLD):
320,000 WORLD360 Rewards travel points (notional value $5,000^)
*Each Ultimate Media Champion (UMC) 2026 first place winner (6 winners in total - 1 male and 1 female in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) will win 320,000 World360 Rewards Points. Each winner must hold a valid World360 Rewards membership account or sign up on the UMC 2026 event day – free to join at www.world360rewards.com. Points will be allocated within 7 days of UMC 2026 event conclusion. Points are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Terms apply to World360 Rewards Points – see www.world360rewards.com/terms. Bookings with Travel Associates Member Businesses & Travel Associates at Home Advisors ineligible for points redemption. Some products redeemable in store only and min/max point redemption values apply. Prize provider is FCTG Leisure Pty Ltd trading as World360 Rewards ABN 36 682 731 577 (275 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101).^This notional value is based on an optimal / high valued sample of the products / services that could be redeemed in the World360 Rewards Store. The estimate of notional value of the Prize is provided for information purposes only and will vary depending on whether and how it is redeemed by a winner through the World360 Rewards Points program. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the notional value. The Prize value is in Australian Dollars. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any change in prize value between now and the ultimate date on which the prize is taken.
A 12-month Fitness First or Goodlife Health Clubs membership, valued at $1,938. Subject to Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) membership terms.
An Ultimate Media Champion championship belt, valued at $1,100.
The following prize/s will be awarded to the second-place male and second place female winner in each participating state:
A $2,000 G Adventures travel voucher. * Subject to G Adventures terms and conditions.
The following prize/s will be awarded to the third-place male and third place female winner in each participating state:
A $300 Muscle Nation voucher. *Subject to Muscle Nation terms and conditions.
A Theragun Relief Massage Gun, valued at $200.
16. Total Prize Pool
The total prize pool is valued at $63,288 (including GST where applicable).
The prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash unless otherwise specified. Any unclaimed prizes will be forfeited.
17. Winners will be announced in person following the completion of the Competition, and published on the Promoter’s website, Instagram and LinkedIn channels. All Prizes must be claimed by Friday 31st October 2026. If the Prize is unclaimed, neither cash nor another prize will be awarded in lieu of the forfeited component/s of the Prize.
18. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the Competition. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter’s discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
19. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.
20. If for any reason the winner does not take their awarded prize (or an element of the prize) by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize (or that element of the prize) will be forfeited.
21. If the/any prize (or part of the/any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
22. Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are the winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this Competition (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
23. If this Competition is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the Competition, as appropriate.
24. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Competition.
25. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; or (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant
26. As a condition of accepting the prize, each winner must sign any legal documentation as, and in the form required by the Promoter and/or prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
27. The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the Competition and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to Fitness First, agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at http://www.valmorganoutdoor.com/privacypolicy. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
28. The Promoter is Val Morgan Retail Media Pty Ltd (ABN 26 086 439 054) of THE HOYTS CORPORATION PTY. LIMITED (ABN 31 006 082 551), of Level 50, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000