WCCCD Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center Receives 2025 Location of Excellence Award From MXM

DETROIT, Mich. – Feb. 10, 2026 – Wayne County Community College District’s Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center (CLI HWEC) has been awarded the 2025 Annual MXM Location of Excellence Award, achieving the top distinction among the nearly 900 clubs evaluated nationwide.

MXM’s annual locations of excellence awards recognize health and fitness clubs that have set themselves apart through innovation and a commitment to analyzing member feedback to continuously provide an outstanding experience. The award prioritizes excellent member service and care in its award criteria. Award winners have achieved an average score of 9 or higher (out of 10) in at least five-member feedback categories.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Location of Excellence among health and fitness clubs around the world,” said Michael Dotson, WCCCD Regional Provost and Administrator in Charge of the CLI HWEC. “As a District, our mission is to help people achieve their best lives through higher education. At the CLI HWEC, that mission is the same, and we are very proud of the incredible team that helps each of our members achieve their individual health and wellness goals in a motivating and supportive way.”

“The Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center is a model of member experience excellence for fitness clubs around the world,” said Blair McHaney, CEO of MXM. “The MXM Locations of Excellence Award Winners optimize putting the customer at the center of club operations. Just ask their members; because we have.”

Winners of the award are selected based upon two criteria: At least 240 valid member feedback responses from the last six months of 2024 and achieving an average score of 9 out of 10 in four required categories (front desk staff friendliness, overall staff friendliness, cleanliness, and likelihood to recommend) and one flex category (equipment condition, locker room/showers, staff assistance, group classes, and personal training services).

The CLI HWEC is the premier health and wellness club for WCCCD students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. The center features the latest equipment, indoor walking/running track, personal trainers, and a wide variety of fitness classes to help members achieve all of their fitness goals in a holistic way. The center is located on the WCCCD Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex on Fort Street in Detroit. More information about the CLI HWEC may be found at https://mywcccdhwec.org/.

About Wayne County Community College District
WCCCD, one of the largest urban-suburban community colleges in Michigan, is a multi-campus district with six campus locations and educational centers, including the Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center, the Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center, the Michigan Institute for Public Safety Education (MIPSE), the Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center and the Outdoor Careers Training Center.  The District serves students across 32 cities and townships, and more than 500 square miles. WCCCD is committed to the continued development of innovative programs, workforce transformation, hosting community-based training sessions, and improving student facilities and services. www.wcccd.edu.