Night of the Pack: More Than an Awards Night — A Celebration of Community
Some people walk into a CrossFit gym chasing results. Stronger lifts. Faster times. Better conditioning.
But what keeps them coming back, what truly changes their lives, is finding a place where they don’t have to do life alone.
That’s what Night of the Pack was all about.
This annual awards night wasn’t just a celebration of workouts or personal records. It was a room filled with people who have chosen, day after day, to show up, for themselves and for each other. A reminder that Alpha Omega Performance is more than a gym. It’s a community built on consistency, resilience, and connection.
After a killer workout honoring one of our members, Fran. We celebrated growth in all its forms. The kind you can measure on a barbell… and the kind that happens quietly, behind the scenes, when life gets heavy and showing up feels hard. Night of the Pack honors those moments: the perseverance, the grit, and the courage to keep going even when no one is watching.
This community is made up of people who cheer the loudest for each other’s wins, who notice when someone is struggling, and who believe that progress doesn’t have to be lonely. It’s belonging. It’s accountability and knowing that someone is in your corner.
We were proud to recognize members who truly embody the heart of Alpha Omega Performance:
Honoring the 2025 Award Winners
- Core Values Award: Francheska Barrett
- Longevity Award: Melinda Wiggins
- Most Committed Award (264 days in 2025): Boyan Makarenko
- Community Builder Award: Joshua Payne
- Legacy Award: Shawn LaValley
- Quiet Grit Award: Nate Lamkin
- Gain Train Award (Most PRs): Houston Oakes
- Total Transformation Awards: Eric Cantrell & Layla Hermance
We also honored our Committed Club 2025, recognizing those who showed extraordinary dedication throughout the year: Boyan Makarenko, Nate Lamkin, Valerie Wright, and Perry Palmer.
Each award tells a story. Not just of fitness progress, but of commitment, character, and heart.
Night of the Pack is a reminder of who we are and what we stand for. It’s about celebrating the people who make Alpha Omega Performance what it is. The ones who show up consistently. The people who lift others up. The ones who prove that strength looks different for everyone.
To every single person who is part of this community: thank you. We are proud of you. We are grateful for you. And we are better because you’re here.
This is the Pack — and no one walks alone.
