Ruth Sova
Ruth Sova, MS, president of the [Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI](http://www.atri.org/)), served on the Wisconsin Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, received the Governor's Entrepreneurial Award, the IDEA Outstanding Business Award, the first Presidential Sports Award in aquatic exercise, and AEA's Contribution to the Industry Award. She has authored eighteen books and over 50 DVDs and CDs. At the 2017 International Aquatic Fitness Conference (IAFC), Ruth was honored with the Elizabeth Burg Global Award for Lifetime Achievement. [Read a featured article/interview](https://fitmotivation.com/blog/looking-back-on-30-years-of-aquatic-fitness-with-ruth) on Ruth’s 30 year history in the industry.
