Newtown Athletic Club Owner Receives Self-Titled Award

NEWTOWN, PA — Jim Worthington, owner of the Newtown Athletic Club (NAC), won the inaugural 'Jim Worthington IHRSA Advocacy Award' on Thursday, Oct. 14, at the IHRSA 2021 Annual Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Worthington, who served as Board Chair and Special Advisor to the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), was presented the award for his long-time efforts in promoting fitness and wellness in Bucks County and across the country. It also represents his efforts with the IHRSA to help influence public policy in regards to public health through a healthy lifestyle.

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"This is the single most monumental highlight of my career," Worthington said after receiving the award.

"I would like to thank my IHRSA Board member colleagues for their creation of this award and their tireless work and support of transforming IHRSA to an Advocacy Focused Trade Association."

The NAC's website discussed future award winners on their website.

"From this year forward, there will be a new “Jim Worthington IHRSA Advocacy Award” recipient annually."

Worthington has remained a controversial figure in the Newtown and general Bucks County region, namely for his political stances and his hosting of former president Donald Trump at the NAC during his first campaign in 2016. His Newtown appearance was one of his last stops before being elected President just days later.

Earlier this year, Worthington, and the NAC by default, received criticism from the Bucks County community after it was revealed that he organized bus trips to the Jan. 6 Capitol demonstrations.