Awards for 2021 (presented March 2022)
Award
(link to previous winners) |
2021 Recipient |
Reason |
| Chairman’s Award |
Amanda Coombs |
A recent joiner to the club but not only has Amanda taken on the
challenge of being the Ladies Captain but she has also volunteered to be
the club's Welfare Officer. As well as that she is usually the
first to respond to any questions on club matters. |
| Alamo Trophy |
not presented |
There was no WARR held in 2020.
|
| Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
Bob Bannister |
Unusually, this year’s trophy has been won for a track performance,
rather than for a road race. Bob had a great 2021, with age
group PBs at parkrun and ten miles. He also gained a silver medal at
the Surrey County champs over 5K. His outstanding 10K performance,
completed in 47:46, meant that he is now ranked 10th in the country in
his age group. |
| Tom Rowley Participation Trophy |
Roderick Hoffman and Steve Newell |
In 2021, two club members stood out in their dedication to organise
and compete in BAAC events. Without them, we would not have enjoyed the
5 mile Handicap, the Solstice Miles, Track on Fields, NOW events, Street
sign exploration, the Equinox 5K, and many more. It was a close run
race, deciding who would win the new award. In the end, our two
dedicated members could not be separated. |
| Men’s Track and Field |
Paul Watt |
It was good to be back on the track last summer. The club competed
in the Veterans League and the Rosenheim League, with some success in
both. Paul stood out, producing our best times in all distances from
800m to 3000m. He also contributed some rapid sprinting in individual
and relay events. His highlight came in achieving an age group club
record in the 800m at Battersea. |
| Ladies' Track and Field |
Janet Smith |
Janet is a national record holder in the Weight Throw. Anyone
wishing to throw 16 pounds off a short wire 16 metres is welcome to give
it a try. The Weight Throw didn’t feature in last summer’s BA
programme, but four other throws did. Our winner excelled at each of
the throwing events, picking up some club age group records along the
way, and helped the club to a successful season. |
| The Club parkrun Trophy |
David Duggan |
David managed to squeeze in 26 parkruns during 2021, despite
parkruns in England only operating for five months. He made an early
start by visiting Northern Ireland in July and didn't miss a single
Saturday between 10th July and Christmas. He also visited USA for
Thanksgiving to get in an extra run in. Although he is a parkrun
tourist, with over 100 events on his record, he also keeps in almost
daily touch with his home run at Bedfont Lakes where he has been an
almost permanent fixture as volunteer coordinator and supported the
fledgling Hanworth parkrun through its first year. He often writes the
report for parkruns which he has visited as a tourist and altogether has
notched up a staggering 400 volunteer credits. |
| Men’s Cross-Country Trophy |
not presented |
The 2020/21 season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdowns and
processes. |
| Ladies Cross-Country Trophy |
not presented |
The 2020/21 season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdowns and
processes.
|
| Most Improved Athlete |
Mike Dennison |
This year’s winner had a brilliant year in 2021. He picked up PBs
over one mile, in parkrun, over ten miles, the half marathon and the
marathon (sub 3:30). His best run was surely achieving an 85% age grade
PB in the Richmond 10K. For the first time we have a club member who
has retained the Most Improved Athlete Award, for two years of sustained
improvement. |
| Female Athlete of the Year |
Julie Barclay |
Julie had an excellent Track & Field season, and was consistently the
best age-graded runner of all the clubs competing, not just BAAC. She
was our best runner over all distances from 800m to 3000m, and supported
the team by running against V35 sprinters to pick up valuable points.
She has broken ten club records in recent times. She produced an
exceptional time of 21:31 at the Dorney Lake 5K in March, an 83% age
grade. She went on to be her age group winner in all four of the Dinton
Pastures races. In Cross Country, our winner has not only been regularly
our fastest lady runner in the Surrey League, but she also came top in
the MABAC league. Most importantly, she has been an important social
member of the club, organising a NOW run and being ever present at club
social runs. |
| Male Athlete of the Year |
Paul Watt |
Paul has had his best ever running year, picking up PBs in ten events
from 200m to 10K. He added to his trophy collection with a 400 metres
bronze at the Surrey and Sussex Masters. He became a guest roving
parkrun reporter for the Digest, substituting for Steve Newell while he
was away. A great year of parkrun tourism included running a 19:18 PB
at Dulwich, his first run exceeding an 80% age grading. His commitment
to the club teams and social events make him a clear choice for this
trophy. |
| Veteran’s Trophy |
Jas Modaher |
Jas has been a great servant to this club over many years. He has
helped stage our Concorde races, providing catering for the
participants. He is always there to marshal for us, and it is difficult
to persuade him to take rest breaks. He usually leads the sweep at the
challenging Ride London events. He has encouraged his family to run and
marshal with us, and we thank them for their hard work at many club
events. . Our winner is a serial marathon runner, and in 2021 he
completed many half marathons across the length and breadth of the UK,
proudly wearing his BA vest. He has become the poster boy for many
running events. |
The BA Cross-Country Championship trophy was also presented
to Maria Jovani and Paul Knechtl for their
first BA club finishes in the March 2022 BA Cross-Country championship (the Tom
Rowley Cross-Country). Note that Julie Barclay and
Adrian Haines were the winners of the 2021 BA Cross Country
Championships, held in May 2021.
The 2020/21 Five Mile Handicap Trophy was awarded. Although
the event was interrupted by roadworks in Feltham necessitating the introduction
of the two lap circuit and the Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the
postponements of two events and delays to two others. Amanda Coombs who was able
to simply make an appearance in the fourth and final run of the series to get a
token single point but still finish well ahead of the second place finisher.
Other Club Awards presented at other times of the Year
BA Cross-Country Championship
Concorde 10k / 5 Miles (to be added)
Five Mile Handicap
Special Awards
| Year award earned |
Award |
Recipient |
| 2013 |
Special Marathon Award |
Jagjit Singh Batth |
| 2013 |
Tom Mitchell Trophy (awarded by BA Clubs) |
Chris Kelly |
The award presented by the Chairman to the club member who has made the
greatest contribution to the club over the previous period of time.
| Year |
Chairman's Award |
| 2021 |
Amanda Coombs |
| 2020 |
John and Benita Scaife |
| 2019 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2018 |
Simon Turton |
| 2017 |
Steve Newell |
| 2016 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2015 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2014 |
Alastair Heslop |
| 2013 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2012 |
Tom Rowley |
| 2011 |
Simon Turton |
| 2010 |
Katherine Henville (Stather) and Roderick Hoffman |
| 2009 |
Paul Brandon |
| 2008 |
Alan Friar |
| 2007 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2006 |
Alastair Heslop |
| 2005 |
Malcolm Field |
| 2004 |
Melanie Rook (Holman) |
| 2003 |
Tom Rowley |
| 2002 |
Frank Di Martino and George Jones |
| 2001 |
Harry Wild and Patrick O'Shea |
| 2000 |
Bill Buckley |
| 1999 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 1997 - 1998 |
Steve Newell |
| 1996 - 1997 |
Anne Coffey |
| 1995 - 1996 |
Jane Harbert and Ron Feeney |
| 1994 - 1995 |
Simon Turton and Ian Hudson |
| 1993 - 1994 |
Eddie Ketterick |
| 1992 - 1993 |
Tom Rowley |
| 1991 - 1992 |
Taylor Family |
| 1990 - 1991 |
Mowle Family |
Presented for the most note-worthy performance at the year's World Airline
Road Race, not necessarily running related!
| Year |
Alamo Trophy Winner |
| 2021 |
Not presented |
| 2020 |
Not presented |
| 2019 |
Clara Halket and Trish McCabe |
| 2018 |
Piers Keenleyside |
| 2017 |
Tim Bellars, John Scaife and Benita Scaife |
| 2016 |
Tom Rowley |
| 2015 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2014 |
Lissa Pritchard and Deby Helsdon |
| 2013 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2012 |
Gareth Snook |
| 2011 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2010 |
The WARR Core team Alan Friar, Graham Taylor; Helen Smith; John
Taylor; Marion Woodhouse; Mark Taylor; Natalie Lang; Nick Edge; Paul
Brandon; Simon Turton |
| 2009 |
Paul Knechtl and Monica Alonso |
| 2008 |
? |
| 2007 |
George & Suzie Jones |
| 2006 |
Dave Rimmer |
| 2005 |
The Taylor Family |
| 2004 |
Paul Toms |
| 2003 |
George Jones |
| 2002 |
Alan Anderson |
Presented to the club member with the most outstanding 10k achievement in the
previous year.
| Year |
Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
| 2021 |
Bob Bannister |
| 2020 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2019 |
Clara Halket |
| 2018 |
Tim Bellars |
| 2017 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2016 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2015 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2014 |
Paul Knechtl, Adrian Haines and Dave Dixon |
| 2013 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2012 |
Tony Barnwell |
| 2011 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2010 |
Dave Dixon |
| 2009 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2008 |
Tony Barnwell |
| 2007 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2006 |
Deby Helsdon |
| 2005 |
John Taylor |
| 2004 |
Barry Walters |
| 2003 |
Brian Bennett |
This is a trophy that has to be earned by devising, marshalling and taking
part in BA events throughout the year. The more you compete, plan or marshal,
the more points you earn. For its 2022 presentation, for the year 2021, this
trophy was renamed the "Tom Rowley Participation Trophy".
| Year |
Tom Rowley
Participation Trophy |
| 2021 |
Roderick Hoffman and Steve Newell |
| 2020 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2019 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2018 |
Steve Newell |
| 2017 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2016 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2015 |
Neil Frediani |
| 2014 |
Neil Frediani |
| 2013 |
Steve Newell |
| 2012 |
Steve Newell |
| 2011 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2010 |
Brian Forrester |
| 2009 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2008 |
Brian Forrester |
| 2007 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2006 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2005 |
Steve Newell |
| 2004 |
Steve Newell |
| 2003 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2002 |
? John Coffey |
| 2001 |
John Coffey |
| 2000 |
Steve Newell |
| 1999 |
Welsh Boyos (driving over from Wales for each
cross country) |
| 1998 |
Nick Edge |
| 1997 |
? |
| 1996 |
Alistair Heslop / Steve Hillier |
| 1995 |
Graham Taylor / Steve Hillier |
| 1994 |
Alastair Heslop |
| 1993 |
Alison Cheung |
| 1992 |
? |
| 1991 |
Ian Monk |
| 1990 |
? |
| 1989 |
Brian Bennett |
| 1988 |
? |
| 1987 |
Malcolm Cook |
| 1986 |
John Williams |
| 1985 |
? |
| 1984 |
Laurence Heath |
Presented to the male athlete who has shown the greatest all round ability at
a wide range of events at the club's track and field fixtures.
| Year |
Men’s Track and Field |
| 2021 |
Paul Watt |
| 2020 |
Not presented |
| 2019 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2018 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2017 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2016 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2015 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2014 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2013 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2012 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2011 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2010 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2009 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2008 |
Paul Goldsmith |
| 2007 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2006 |
Gareth Hobby |
| 2005 |
Martin Holman |
| 2004 |
Martin Holman |
| 2003 |
Paul Goldsmith |
| 2002 |
Tommy Di Martino |
| 2001 |
Tommy Di Martino |
| 2000 |
John Taylor |
| 1999 |
John Taylor |
Presented to the female athlete who has shown the greatest all round ability
at a wide range of events at the club's track and field fixtures.
| Year |
Ladies Track and Field |
| 2021 |
Janet Smith |
| 2020 |
Not presented |
| 2019 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2018 |
Janet Smith |
| 2017 |
Janet Smith |
| 2016 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2015 |
Janet Smith |
| 2014 |
Not awarded |
| 2013 |
Not awarded |
| 2012 |
Not awarded |
| 2011 |
Melanie Holman |
| 2010 |
Katherine Henville (Stather) |
| 2009 |
Marion Woodhouse |
| 2008 |
Deby Helsdon |
| 2007 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2006 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2005 |
Melanie Holman |
| 2004 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2003 |
Melanie Rook |
| 2002 |
Melanie Rook |
| 2001 |
Anne Hurn |
| 2000 |
Anne Hurn |
| 1999 |
Anne Hurn |
| 1998 |
Anne Hurn |
| 1997 |
Janet Smith |
| 1996 |
Janet Smith |
Presented to the club member with the greatest parkrun contribution or
achievement
| Year |
parkrun Trophy |
| 2021 |
David Duggan |
| 2020 |
Not presented |
| 2019 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2018 |
David Duggan |
| 2017 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2016 |
Steve Newell |
| 2015 |
Alan Anderson |
Presented to the man who had most cross country success in the previous year.
| Year |
Men’s Cross-Country Trophy |
| 2021 |
Not awarded |
| 2020 |
Mike Dennison |
| 2019 |
Mark Taylor |
| 2018 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2017 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2016 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2015 |
Mark Taylor |
| 2014 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2013 |
John Taylor |
| 2012 |
Barry Walters |
| 2011 |
Barry Walters |
| 2010 |
Barry Walters |
| 2009 |
Mark Taylor |
| 2008 |
Barry Walters |
| 2007 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2006 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2004/5 |
John Coffey |
| 2003/4 |
Graham Taylor |
| 2002/3 |
Barry Walters |
| 2001/2 |
Mark Taylor |
| 2000/1 |
John Taylor |
| 1999/2000 |
Howard Harnett |
| 1998/9 |
John Taylor |
| 1997/8 |
Barry Walters |
Presented to our lady athlete who had most cross country success in the
previous year.
| Year |
Ladies Cross-Country Trophy |
| 2021 |
Not awarded |
| 2020 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2019 |
Trish McCabe |
| 2018 |
Helen Smith |
| 2017 |
Deby Helsdon |
| 2016 |
Monica Alonso |
| 2015 |
Monica Alonso |
| 2014 |
Helen Smith |
| 2013 |
Marion Woodhouse |
| 2012 |
Helen Smith |
| 2011 |
Marion Woodhouse |
| 2010 |
Katherine Henville (Stather) |
| 2009 |
Monica Alonso |
| 2008 |
Helen Smith |
| 2007 |
Deby Helsdon |
| 2006 |
Helen Smith |
| 2005 |
Lesley Macaskill |
| 2004 |
Colette O'Neill |
| 2003 |
Colette O'Neill |
| 2002 |
Colette O'Neill |
| 2001 |
? |
| 2000 |
Colette O'Neill |
| 1999 |
Colette O'Neill & Caroline Yarnell |
| 1998 |
Lesley Macaskill |
| 1997 |
Lesley Macaskill |
Presented to the club member with the best year on year improvement to their
running performances.
| Year |
Most Improved Runner Award |
| 2021 |
Mike Dennison |
| 2020 |
Mike Dennison |
| 2019 |
Michael Ball |
| 2018 |
Tim Bellars |
| 2017 |
Paul Watt |
| 2016 |
Neil Frediani |
| 2015 |
Ian Cunningham |
| 2014 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2013 |
Roderick Hoffman |
| 2012 |
Simon Turton |
| 2011 |
Simon Ashford |
| 2010 |
Marion Woodhouse |
| 2009 |
John Coffey |
| 2008 |
Caroline Akazou |
| 2007 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2006 |
Toby Houghton |
| 2005 |
Martin Holman |
| 2004 |
Dennis Foxley |
| 2003 |
Leigh Bickerdyke |
| 2002 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2001 |
Toby Houghton |
| 2000 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 1999 |
Anne Hurn |
| 1998 |
Simon Turton |
| 1996 - 1997 |
Tim Clark |
| 1995 - 1996 |
George Jones |
| 1995 |
Simon Turton |
| 1994 |
Judy Connaghton |
| 1992 - 1993 |
Martin Bruce |
| 1991 - 1992 |
Robert Garner |
| 1990 |
Alastair Heslop |
| 1989 |
Eddie Ketterick |
| 1988 |
Duncan Wright |
| Year |
Female Athlete of the Year |
| 2021 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2020 |
Clara Halket |
| 2019 |
Christine Munden |
| 2018 |
Jacqui Musselwhite |
| 2017 |
Trish McCabe |
| 2016 |
Julie Barclay |
| 2015 |
Monica Alonso |
| 2014 |
Janet Smith |
| 2013 |
Helen Smith |
| 2012 |
Marion Woodhouse |
| 2011 |
Lissa Pritchard |
| 2010 |
Lissa Pritchard |
| 2009 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2008 |
Melanie Holman |
| 2007 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2006 |
Deby Helsdon |
| 2005 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2004 |
Katherine Henville |
| 2003 |
Colette O'Neill |
| 2002 |
Melanie Holman |
| 2001 |
Judy Connaghton |
| 2000 |
Jane Harbert |
| 1999 |
Caroline Yarnell |
| 1998 |
Anne Hurn |
| 1997 |
Lesley Macaskill |
| 1996 |
Elsa Curran |
| 1995 |
Lesley Macaskill |
| 1994 |
Melody Collman |
| 1992 - 1993 |
Jane Harbert |
| 1991 - 1992 |
Sharon Kassemzadeh |
| 1990 |
Sue Wells |
| 1989 |
Jean Smith |
| 1988 |
Melody Collman |
| 1987 |
Jo Wells |
| 1986 |
Jane Harbert |
| Year |
Male Athlete of the Year |
| 2021 |
Paul Watt |
| 2020 |
Maarten Stenham |
| 2019 |
Ian Cunningham |
| 2018 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2017 |
Neil Frediani |
| 2016 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2015 |
Colin Haylock |
| 2014 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2013 |
Steve Hillier |
| 2012 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2011 |
Chris Kelly |
| 2010 |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2009 |
Steve Hofmann |
| 2008 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2007 |
Dave Dixon |
| 2006 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2005 |
Malcolm Field |
| 2004 |
Barry Walters |
| 2003 |
Andy Macaskill |
| 2002 |
George Jones |
| 2001 |
Tommy Di Martino |
| 2000 |
Trevor Plows |
| 1999 |
George Jones |
| 1998 |
Steve Hillier |
| 1997 |
Paul Goldsmith |
| 1996 |
Andrew Eynon |
| 1995 |
Graham Taylor |
| 1994 |
Bruce Kennedy |
| 1992/3 |
Paul Toms |
| 1991 |
Colin Bloomfield |
| 1990 |
John Davis |
| 1989 |
Malcolm Mowle |
| 1988 |
Steve Newell |
| 1987 |
Allan Smith |
| 1986 |
Malcolm Field |
| Year |
Veteran’s Trophy |
| 2021 |
Jasvir Singh Modaher |
| 2020 |
Piers Keenleyside |
| 2019 |
Mike Dennison |
| 2018 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2017 |
Harry Wild |
| 2016 |
Helen Smith |
| 2015 |
Joe Nolan |
| 2014 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2013 |
John Coffey |
| 2012 |
Steve Newell |
| 2011 |
John Coffey |
| 2010 |
Alan Anderson |
| 2009 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2008 |
Steve Newell |
| 2007 |
Adrian Haines |
| 2006 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2005 |
John Taylor |
| 2004 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2003 |
Barry Walters |
| 2002 |
Mark and Graham Taylor |
| 2001 |
Brian Bennett |
| 2000 |
Chris Stockwell |
| 1999 |
Lesley Macaskill |
| 1998 |
Brian Forrester |
| 1997 |
Steve Hillier |
| 1996 |
Barry Walters |
| 1995 |
John Coffey |
| 1994 |
Allan Hardy |
| 1993 |
Tom Rowley |
Held jointly each year by the top club women and man finishing in the BA
Cross-Country Championships (or equivalent event).
| 2022 |
Maria Jovani |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2021 |
Julie Barclay |
Adrian Haines |
| 2020 |
Julie Barclay |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2019 |
Julie Barclay |
Mark Taylor |
| 2018 |
Julie Barclay |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2017 |
Julie Barclay |
John Taylor |
| 2016 |
Marion Woodhouse |
John Taylor |
| 2015 |
Julie Barclay |
Mark Taylor |
| 2014 |
Katherine Stather (nee Henville) |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2013 |
|
John Taylor |
| 2012 |
Deby Helsdon |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2011 |
Marion Woodhouse |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2010 |
Katherine Henville |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2009 |
Melanie Holman |
Mark Taylor |
| 2008 |
Deby Helsdon |
Adrian Haines |
| 2007 |
Katherine Henville |
Paul Knechtl |
| 2006 |
Colette O'Neill |
David Dixon |
| 2005 |
Katherine Henville |
Barry Walters |
| 2004 |
Lesley MacAskill |
Andy MacAskill |
Awarded to the winner of the winter season five-mile handicap event. The
exact course and rules
may very each year.
| 2020-21 |
Amanda Coombs |
| 2019-20 |
Simon Turton |
| 2018-19 |
Maarten Stenham |
| 2017-18 |
Trish McCabe |
| 2016-17 |
Gary Rushmer |
| 2015-16 |
Piers Keenleyside |
| 2014-15 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2013-14 |
Richard Ruffell |
| 2012-13 |
Eddie Giles |
| 2011-12 |
Simon Turton |
| 2010-11 |
Alan Anderson |
| 2009-10 |
Nick Edge |
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