The Fit Show Story Project was started in 2020 with the mission of sharing stories of overcoming to inspire hope & confidence in others to overcome their obstacles too! At this time, it is for NPC Amateur athletes only.

The Fit Show Story Project

Application Process will open Mid-April for the 2026 Overcomer Award -- Check back with us then!

To prepare in advance, you will be asked to type out your journey using the prompting questions below (or in your own words) on a Word Document in 1,000 words or less.

Prompting Questions

**You can use these as a guide OR you don't have to use them at all if you know how you want to tell your story already. The choice is yours!*

Question #1: What made you start working out/strength training in general?

Question #2: What made you make the decision to set the goal of stepping on stage to compete & start prepping (out of any other fitness-related goal)? 

Question #3: What kept you going when things got tough & why didn't you quit?

Question #4: What is one thing that competing has taught you about yourself?

Question #5: Is there anything specific that you’ve had to overcome? If so, what was that process like?

Question #6: Is there anything else you'd like to share about your journey? Please share!