Awards for 2020 (presented August 2021)
Award
(link to previous winners) |
2020 Recipient |
Reason |
| Chairman’s Award |
John and Benita Scaife |
Across the year John and Benita submitted the most number of
"Weekend Activity Achievements" and have provided a write-up in Facebook
for most of them allowing me to supplement the digest reports. They have
also participated in some of the midweek challenges. I would also like
to credit Joe Nolan (the current holder) for his Virtual London Marathon
Relay efforts, and both Jagjit Singh and Clara Halket for their Long
Distance running AND community efforts during this difficult period. |
| Alamo Trophy |
not presented |
There was no WARR held in 2020.
|
| Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
Chris Kelly |
2020 was a quiet year for 10K races, but what it lacked in organised
runs, it made up for in virtual events. Our winner likes nothing more
than a muddy slog along the banks of the Thames, and he was the winner
of our 10K solo event in April. His speed and endurance gave him the
victory in the Sonning 10K, while many virtual runners in remote
locations could not match his pace. Fast forward to the Remembrance 10K
in Hertfordshire, held in December. Our hero joined 200 runners at
Bovingdon to celebrate the fallen and the ability to run in the same
location as others.
|
| Round The Block Trophy |
Roderick Hoffman |
In 2020, there were fewer opportunities to score points, but there
were still 102 members and friends who manage to get their names onto
the league table. Despite a desperate attempt by a trios of Steves to
steal his crown, Roderick wins this having been involved in twenty
events, more than anybody else. He planned or managed many of them. |
| Men’s Track and Field |
not presented |
There were no or negligible Track & Field events held across 2020. |
| Ladies' Track and Field |
not presented |
There were no or negligible Track & Field events held across 2020. |
| The Club parkrun Trophy |
not presented |
There were very few opportunities to undertake actual parkruns
across 2020. |
| Men’s Cross-Country Trophy |
Mike Dennison |
Across the 2019/20 season Mike was first BA runner on the
treacherous Sandhurst course and in the four Surrey League matches he
was never out of the top four BA runners and just pipped Paul Knechtl to
the title. |
| Ladies Cross-Country Trophy |
Julie Barclay |
Across the 2019/20 season Julie led the ladies through the mud at
Priory Park, Mitcham, Wimbledon and Cranford to win the trophy despite
us having a larger team of fifteen lady runners.
|
| Most Improved Athlete |
Mike Dennison |
Despite the 2020 lockdowns Mike was very busy: He improved his
Street-O performances, he ran to suspended parkrun courses, ran around
them and then ran home…..and then he cycled the route to check his
distance, he won November’s hexathlon (which involved running, jumping
and throwing), he was often the most successful performer in the monthly
“Track-on-Field” challenge, he ran a half marathon PB at the “Big Half”
in March and he increased his annual mileage by 400 miles to 1750! |
| Female Athlete of the Year |
Clara Halket |
Clara probably covered the most ground of anyone in the club last year.
Special performances included: Completing the GB Ultras Everest 135
event, the Run Gatwick 10K, the Virtual London Marathon (in the dark!),
regular ten mile plus runs, the Snowdon Ultra Virtual Marathon, the
Ultra Scotland Virtual Marathon and others all whilst fitting in crew
trips and voluntary hospital shifts. |
| Male Athlete of the Year |
Maarten Stenham |
Maarten started the year as a regular competitor with us in club
events: Cross countries, The Five Mile Handicap through Feltham, and
parkrun. Then lockdown came, but that didn’t stop him from regular
participation. He improved his 5K and 10K times on regular runs
through Ashford. He worked hard with the family in quirky running,
spelling and scrabble events throughout the year. He contributed to our
art catalogue with some interesting GPS art. On a windy and muddy
weekend, he and the family showed their all round talents in our
running, jumping and throwing Hexathlon competition. In July 2020,
England Athletics staged a virtual 5K championships, and Maarten was the
club’s leading runner in this event. |
| Veteran’s Trophy |
Not yet awarded |
|
On the awards night the Speedbird Ladies trophy
was also presented to Maria Jovani for her first place finish in the 2021 race,
held under Covid-19 guidance including no presentations on the day.
The BA Cross-Country Championship trophy was also presented
to Julie Barclay and Gary Rushmer for their
first finishes in the 2020 cross-country race.
Other Club Awards presented at other times of the Year
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 will be renamed the "Tom Rowley Participation Trophy".
| Year |
Round The Block Trophy |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2020 |
|
| 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).
| 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.
| 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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