The CrossFit Open is a celebration of fitness, community, and effort. It unites hundreds of thousands of athletes from across the globe in the largest participatory sporting event on Earth.
The Open is also an opportunity for CrossFit to celebrate you: the athletes who are the heart and soul of their communities. The athletes who serve others. The athletes who are committed to becoming the fittest version of themselves.
Again this year, we will recognize special members of the CrossFit community with the Spirit of the Open Award, presented by Rogue.
Read on to learn more about how the Spirit of the Open Award works and how to nominate a peer. Check back each week to view the winners.
HOW IT WORKS
Who is the heart of your CrossFit community? We invite you to nominate your peers for the Spirit of the Open Award.
To nominate a peer, post a photo or video on social media explaining why this individual embodies the spirit of the CrossFit community. Make sure to include the hashtag #SOTO2025 in the caption to secure your nomination.
Each week of the Open, CrossFit will select the most stand-out member of the community to receive a special edition Rogue barbell to use in their affiliate or garage gym. After the Open, one affiliate owner or coach who embodies the heart of their community will also receive a barbell.
See the official contest terms and conditions here.
THE WINNERS
Week 1: Stefani Hamlin
The Week 1 Spirit of the Open award winner is Stefani Hamlin!
Stefani is a member and coach at CrossFit Structure. She was nominated by Stacey Ohara.
"Such an awesome coach who genuinely makes every class such a fun and awesome environment to be in," Ohara said. "To have someone believe in you, more than you believe in yourself is such a blessing!"
Week 2: Lulu Liu
The Week 2 Spirit of the Open award winner is Lulu Liu! Liu is a member of CrossFit Typhoon in Hong Kong.
Week 3: Jason Sparks
The Week 3 Spirit of the Open award winner is Jason Sparks from CrossFit North Peoria!