Awards for 2012
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Award |
Presented For |
2012 |
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Male Athlete of the Year
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This guy has become a legend in our running team. After twenty years of
trying to break the bonds, he remains the young man of the team, and the
person to be relied upon to pull out an excellent performance when most
needed.
As an organiser, he has managed the Concorde 10K for many years, helping
it grow to a hugely popular event. He is part of the team working to make
its replacement, the Concorde Five, another great success. He is one of the
club’s fastest performers over just about every distance, and produced a
three hour marathon in 2012. |
Paul Knechtl |
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Female Athlete of the Year |
This year’s winner had is a constant presence in the ladies cross country
team, and a regular competitor at our in house events and runs of the month.
She continues to produce great times, she encourages everyone around her to
take part, and she always has a smile on her face. |
Marion Woodhouse |
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Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
Special mention should go to Joe Nolan, Steve Newell and Brian Bennett for
their competitive times, but they will not be going home with the trophy
this time.
Our winner competed on hot days, and on wet days, on flat courses, and on
tough courses. As usual, he gave the races his maximum effort. |
Tony Barnwell |
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Most Improved Athlete |
For some exceptional five mile running last year, and with our good wishes
for 2013 |
Simon Turton |
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Veteran’s Trophy |
This year’s winner has continued to provide evergreen performances. He
monitors our performances in the popular Saturday morning 5k runs, as well
as showing good improvement in his own times. He is the driving force behind
our major quarterly in house races. He also ensures that we have angels and
wise men running a mile at Christmas. He organises a swim in the Thames
which attracts competitors from far and wide. What’s more, he continues to
adjudicate in major Triathlon events. |
Steve Newell |
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Chairman’s: |
Presented by the Chairman to the club member whose efforts
have done most to progress the club. Tom Rowley has been supporting
the club for many years including the reliable marking for hosted cross
countries and the Speedbird Ladies race. |
Tom Rowley |
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Men’s
T&F Grand Prix: |
Presented to the male club member who has contributed most
to the club's track&field events over the year.
Our winner posted strong performances in 13 disciplines through the
summer. He won several Grand Prix events, and was ever present at inter club
competitions.
Once again, he led the small team to qualify for the final of the
Rosenheim League at Tooting Bec. He looks forward to leading the team to
more success in the Veterans League in 2013. |
Eddie Giles |
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Ladies T&F Grand Prix |
Not awarded this year. |
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Round The Block Trophy: |
Presented to the club member who has devised, marshalled
and taken part in most BAAC events throughout the year. This is worked
out using a complex league table based on participation at club featured
events. |
Steve Newell |
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Men’s XC Trophy: |
This trophy is presented to the man who had most success
last year with our cross country team. We had a tough winter, but twenty-two
athletes turned out to run for BA in really testing conditions.
The calculation of the award winner takes account of age, appearances and
placings, with this year’s result being the closest ever.
Despite the best efforts of Gary, Denis, John and Mark, the 2011 champion
showed his consistency to retain his trophy. |
Barry Walters |
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Ladies XC Trophy: |
There are rumours that being a member of our ladies cross
country team is all about wine tasting, eating sweet treats and enjoying
yourself. Nothing could be further from the truth. This dedicated bunch of
athletes have spent the winter months representing BA in the cold and wind
on the Surrey hills, cheered on by Tom Rowley.
As with the men, there was a very close battle in the ladies competition,
although this was for second place. There was one, clear winner. |
Helen Smith |
Awards for 2011
|
Award |
Reason |
2011 Holder |
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Male Athlete of the Year
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Chris has become one of the most consistent runners of recent times with
successes across parkruns, cross country, the ASCA track and field 5000m,
Rosenheim team and the Green Belt and Norfolk relays. |
Chris Kelly |
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Female Athlete of the Year |
Early in the year Lissa started with a great debut London Marathon time of
3:48 and has followed it up with performances in both the WARR 10k and 5k
and in the winter cross countries. |
Lissa Pritchard
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Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
Completed 24 10k races over the year with impressive times including a
personal best in Brighton in November. |
Joe Nolan |
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Most Improved Athlete |
Simon has had a spectacular 2011 with improved 5k times, great performances
in the Green Belt Relay and as an important member of the cross country
team. |
Simon Ashford |
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Veteran’s Trophy |
Coming back from illness and injury John had produced spectacular times,
exceptional for his new age group, in parkruns, road races and even on the
track. |
John Coffey |
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Alamo
Trophy |
Despite all of the hurdles put in his way Adrian still managed to be the
airline's top 5k runner finishing 6th overall, 4th Airline finisher and 1st
Airline Masters finisher. |
Adrian Haines |
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Chairman’s: |
As well as joining us for runs whenever he can Simon has
continue to deliver the BAAC contribution to the marshalling of the London
Marathon and related events. |
Simon Turton |
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Ladies T&F Grand Prix: |
Melanie deserves this award for her gritty 3000 metre run
in torrential rain in the ASCA championships for which she was ladies
captain. |
Melanie Holman |
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Men’s
T&F Grand Prix: |
Eddie totally dominated the year's Grand Prix track events
and the triple jump, javelin and discus. |
Eddie Giles |
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Round The Block Trophy: |
Won by devising, marshalling and taking part in BA events
throughout the year. Steve Hillier pipped Barry Walters at the post
with Steve Newell and Graham Taylor close behind. |
Steve Hillier |
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Ladies XC Trophy: |
This year Marion was a model of consistency and comfortably
the top points scorer in the Ladies Surrey League team. |
Marion Woodhouse |
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Men’s XC Trophy: |
Barry put in the most hard miles to collect the Surrey
League points necessary to retain our League 3 status. Paul Knechtl
and Coffey pushed hard but Barry was undoubtedly King of the Mud 2011. |
Barry Walters |
Awards for 2010
|
Award |
Reason |
2010 Holder |
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Male Athlete of the Year
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Paul Knechtl
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Female Athlete of the Year |
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Lissa Pritchard
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Brian Forrester 10K Trophy |
|
Dave Dixon
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Most Improved Athlete |
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Marion Woodhouse
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Veteran’s Trophy |
|
Alan Anderson |
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Alamo
Trophy |
Delivery of the 2010 World Airline Road Race
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The WARR Core team
Alan
Friar, Graham Taylor; Helen Smith; John Taylor; Marion Woodhouse; Mark
Taylor; Natalie Lang; Nick Edge; Paul Brandon; Simon Turton
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Chairman’s: |
Managing the delivery of the 2010 World Airline Road Race |
Katherine Henville (Stather) and Roderick Hoffman |
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Ladies T&F Grand Prix: |
|
Katherine Henville (Stather) |
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Men’s
T&F Grand Prix: |
|
Eddie Giles |
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Round The Block Trophy: |
|
Brian Forrester |
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Ladies XC Trophy: |
|
Katherine Henville (Stather) |
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Men’s XC Trophy: |
|
Barry Walters |
Chairman's Award
| Year |
Chairman's Award Holder |
| 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 |
Most Improved Runner
| Year |
Most Improved Runner Award Holder |
| 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 |
Female Athlete of the Year
| Year |
Female Athlete of the Year Award Holder |
| 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 |
Note that in the absence of lists of previous winners the award winner tables
are only being added as trophies pass through my hands.
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