2008 Annual Awards

Athletics East Annual Awards Winners

Annually Athletics East combines the AGM with an Award Presentation night. On this night trophies for outstanding performance and personal development are awarded to club members. AE is encouraged by the number of nominations for each award this year and applauds your effort and dedication. Congratulations to all winners we are proud to have you as members.

Most improved athlete of the year award

This award recognizes your effort/dedication and values your performance wherever you finish against the competition as you have achieved your personal best.

This is the clubs ultimate trophy and it encapsulates our total philosophy.

It is an award that can be won by ANY AE CLUB MEMBER; it is not based on ability. All athletes that have improved are in contention and all are winners in their own right.

The award can be won by an athlete recording numerous PB's (over the same distance/event or many distances/events) or a single but significant PB (i.e. a long standing PB as age makes it more difficult to achieve).

The award also recognizes the long climb back to fitness and performance after injury, illness or break from the sport.

All performances are reviewed individually with respect being given to single pb's as well as multiple improvements. This recognizes the different frequencies of competition that some events can tolerate. The marathon for example requires a very specialized approach and normally would only be contested once or twice a year.

Winner:

Rona Macniven

Club person of the year

This is for consistent outstanding work and support for the club.

Joint Winners:

Julia Syzmanski & Paul Mcguire

Tony Brown memorial trophy

The athlete that has consistently competed & represented plus supported the club throughout the year.

Footnote: Tony Brown was club captain, statistician / committee member and embraced both distance and track running. His support and interest in all club members is legendary. His family in his memory donated this award.

Winner:

David Macanally

Best female performance

The best performance by a female athlete from the year. This is judged on individual accomplishment and not on high profile performance

Winner:

Rona Macniven

Best male performance

The best performance by a male athlete from the year. This is judged on individual accomplishment and not on high profile performance

Winner:

Matt Hammond

Fun runner of the year

The athlete that has performed with distinction and or represented, supported the club in Fun Runs throughout the year. Also the Fun Runner point score counts towards this award.

Winner:

Rosemary Bridge

Cedric Sidebottom Award

This an encouragement award to recognize effort, enthusiasm and improvement.

Winner:

Sally Lynch

Club Point score

Female point score winner - Gillian Sohun

Male point score winner - Peter Trewin

Athletics NSW (ANSW) conducts a number of Cross Country, Road Races and Distance Relays each year. These events form the Winter Premiership Series.

Note: for more information refer ANSW racing article (Track and field does not have a point score at present).

The AE club point score is based on these races plus the annual AE club races (fun cross country and Tony Brown 10km). Total number of races is 10 and the number of AE participants and finishing order determines the point scoring. All participants receive a minimum of 1 point for any race completed.

At present there is a Fun runner point score on trial using similar principles with 8 fun runs and the annual club races. The ultimate intention is to be able to combine the results to produce one point score that works for all members.

Winner of the Tony Brown Memorial 10km:

Female Club 10km Road Champs - Gillian Sohun

Male Club 10km Road Champs - Peter trewin