Annual Awards
The LFR Annual Awards are held in December at our Christmas Party. These Awards are a great way to celebrate you and your successes over the last year. There are various awards given out to recognise what our members have achieved.
The Awards Are....
Coaches’ Award (Male and Female) - Based on improved performance over the year
Captain’s Award - Someone who has reached consistent outstanding running heights during the year (has been given to more than one person in the same year before)
Chairman’s Award - Someone who is a great ambassador for the club
Clubman’s Award - Decided by the committee and goes to someone who represents the values of the club
Runner’s Runner Award - Chosen by members based on whatever criteria they wish. Person with most nominations wins. If tie, Chair has casting vote.
Couch to 5k Award - Chosen by C25k leader from participants in the last year. Awarded first time in 2019.
Watchless 5 Award - Winner of the event held earlier in the year.
Extraordinary Recognition (optional) – For a member who has done something extra for the Club (eg. organised a particular event; carries out a particular role)
Special Award (optional) - A member who has achieved something exceptional that year (normally a milestone event such as 100 marathons)
XC Awards – first 3 ladies and first 3 men for LFR in 3CXC league.
Golden Boot Award – Best mishap or funny event of the year. Members nominate. The member with the most nominations wins.
Photo Competition Winner – Members submit photos; LFR club kit must be in the photo. Committee can come up with a short list of around 5.
You can see a list of all our previous winners below...
Coaches' Award (Female)
2024 - Karen Boulton
2023 - Sopheap ‘Pip’ Keodelbee
2022 - Chloe Collins
2021 - Jen Garner
2020 - Katharine Smith
2019 - Elle Laird
2018 - Michelle Evans-Riches
2017 - Felicity Gray
2016 - Jude Wilson
2015 - Penny Garnham
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2002 - M Ritchie
2001 - S Gunn
2000 - L Dethick
1999 - H Dunham
1998 - L King
1997 - M Miller
1996 - J Clay
1995 - B Sillitoe
1994 - M Miller
1993 - A Williams
Runner's Runner Award
2024 - Yan Edwards
2023 - Janet Langdon
2022 - Megan Francis
2021 - Sagar Kharab
2020 - Katharine Smith
2019 - Christine Ayers
2018 - Michelle Evans-Riches
2017 - Max Marshall
2016 - David Ayers
2015 - Mark McLoughlin
2014 - Deena Bland
2013 - Max Marshall, Gordon Hill & Jane Crighton
Watchless 5 Award
2024 - Fleur Forsythe
2023 - Sandra Dunsterville
2022 - Janet Langdon
2021 - Tom Webster
2020 - Emily McClelland
2019 - Katie Garnham-Lee
2018 - Graham Cooper
2017 - Carrie Tyas
2016 - Dan Green
--- Men & Ladies Winners
2002 - M Heywood & M Ritchie
2001 - W Payne & S Gunn
2000 - C Dethick & L Dethick
1999 - P Harpin & B Sillitoe
1998 - P Dean & M Ritchie
1997 - P Pocock & M Miller
1996 - P Harpin & J Symonds
1995 - E Gillen & J Howarth
1994 - J Marks & J Jeeves
1993 - C Dimmock & L Allen
--- Men Winners
1992 - J Middleton
1991 - C Jeeves
1990 - B Elliott
1989 - E Jones
Special Award
2024 - Bella Kirby ( 2x Marathon BB, 100kM Ultra, 2nd lady in Greensands)
2023 - Peter Jones (completing Marathon Majors), Mathew Ma (Winning GUCR), Selena McKenzie (Marathon improvements)
2022 - Lesley "Wes" Barnard (100 Marathons) & Matthew Ma (Winning Greensands ridge solo)
2021 - Emma Davis (100 Marathons)
2020 - John Kirwan (250 Marathons) & Helen Crossland (100 Marathons)
2019 - Pam O'Connell (Completing the Marathon Majors)
2018 - not awarded
2017 - not awarded
Photo Competition Winner
2024 - Wayne Walker
2023 - Mark Kleanthous
2022 - Lynda Peakcock
2021 - Andy Griggs
2020 - Chrissy Connick
2019 - Claire Amos
LFR Championships
2024 - Christine Ayers
2023 - Christine Ayers
2019-2022 Not Held
2018 - Christine Ayers
2017 - Christine Ayers
2016 - Jim Buttleman
Coaches' Award (Male)
2024 - Chris Stenner
2023- Chris Heale
2022 - Will Ellis
2021 - William Burchell
2020 - Ian Bisby
2019 - Gavin Prechner
2018 - Kevin Hare
2017 - Graham Cooper
2016 - Andrew Heale
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2002 - Martin Walker
2001 - S Kitchener
2000 - S Kitchener
1999 - W Payne
1998 - Gary Startford
1997 - Martin Walker
1996 - R Callaghan
1995 - S Johnstone
1994 - Colin Larkins
1993 - Gary Stratford
1992 - P Saxby
1991 - D Bembridge
Captain's Award
2024 - John Kirwan
2023 - Jon Riley
2022 - Megan Francis
2021 - Adam Carter
2020 - David Hanley & Mike Clark
2019 - Paul Little & Mark Beesley
2018 - Andrew Heale
2017 - Katy Garnham-Lee
2016 - Dan Green
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2002 - Tam Quinn
2001 - R Dunham
2000 - C Jepson
1999 - J Simonds
1998 - M Ritchie
1997 - P Playle
1996 - B Sillitoe
1995 - C Simonds
1994 - B Elliott
1993 - P Jefferies
1992 - R Dunham
Couch to 5k Award
2024 - Fleur Forsythe
2023 - Michael Hurley
2022 - Gina Gurney
2021 - Not awarded
2020 - Andy Shadbolt
2019 - Laura Goss & Kelly Doyle
This was a new award introduced in 2019.
XC Awards (Top 3 Ladies)
2022 - Rosie Booth, Sam Heady & Christine Ayers
2021 - no series
2020 - Zoe Illingworth, Rosie Booth & Sam Heady
2019 - Rosie Booth, Elle Laird & Karen McLean
2018 - Zoe Illingworth, Katy Farnham-Lee & Dawn Kennedy
2017 - Kelly Brodie-McGall, Georgi Preston & Becs Finch-Parsons
2016 - Janice Brazier, Verity Allsop & Deena Bland
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2003 - M Ritchie
2002 - M Ritchie
2001 - S Heywood
2000 - B Sillitoe
1999 - L Dethick
1998 - L King
1997 - B Sillitoe
1996 - A Williams
Golden Boot Award
2024 - Andy Heale
2023 - Matt Williams
2022 - Bob Nichol
2021 - Gavin Prechner
2020 - Tom Ellerton
2019 - Carrie Tyas
2018 - Tracy Cardno
2017 - Max Marshall
2016 - Dan Green
Chairman's Award
2024 - Michael Dudley (Dougie)
2023- Nolan Johnson
2022 - Dave Ayres
2021 - Tracy Cardno
2020 - John Kirwan
2019 - Debbie Roff
2018 - Neil Warby
2017 - Jim Buttleman
2016 - Kim Bak, Barbara Leach & Penny Garnham
2015 - Katie Garnham-Lee
2014 - Anthony Smith
2013 - not awarded
2012 - Seri Gell & Deena Bland
2011 - Karen Kirwan
2010 - Ian Mulry
2009 - Glyn Rayman
2008 - Trevor Hart
2007 - Martin Walker
2006 - Steve Harrison
2005 - Peter Bolton
2004 - Lorraine Stonelake
2003 - Pam O'Connell
2002 - Paul Thomas
2001 - David Oakley
2000 - Rob Callaghan
1999 - B Elliot
1998 - P Bolton
1997 - P Harpin
1996 - M Miller
1995 - K Mulvenna
1994 - M O'Sullivan
1993 - C Adams
1992 - D Bembridge
1991 - B Wiseman
1990 - C Jones
1989 - C Haslam
1988 - P Dimmock
1987 - M Jeeves
1986 - S Sharratt
1985 - D Crocombe
Clubman's Award
2024 - Graham Cooper
2023 - Jenny Hogan
2022 - Martin Addrison
2021 - Andy Griggs
2020 - Will Langdon
2019 - Christine Ayers
2018 - David Parker
2017 - Paul Doyle
2016 - Stephen Moore
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2002 - H Dunham
2001 - H Dunham
2000 - L Stonelake
1999 - Martin Walker
1998 - P Harpin
1997 - S Johnstone
1996 - R Dunham
1995 - T Brown
1994 - R Dunham
1993 - T Brown
1992 - E Jones
1991 - C Adams
1990 - D Bembridge
1989 - E Jones
1988 - B Wiseman
1987 - D Cooper
1986- R Cole
1985 - D Palin & J Harding
Extraordinary Recognition Award
2024- Not awarded
2023- Chloe Collins, Anne Graeff, Jane Crighton, Michelle Evans-Riches, Tam Quinn & tracy Cardno
2022 - Team Green
2021 - Emily McClelland
2020 - Nic Dimmock
2019 - Jane Crighton & Tam Quinn
2018 - Anthony Smith
XC Top 3 Men Award
2022 - Dan Green, Andy Heale & Richard Heady
2021 - no series
2020 - Martin Crane, Tom Ellerton & Dan Green
2019 - Dan Green, Tom Ellerton & Andrew Heale
2018 - Martin Crane, Steve Harrison & Dan Green
2017 - Martin Crane, Steve Harrison & Dan Green
2016 - Steve Harrison, Dan Green & Graeme Meichtry
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2003 - Chris Taylor
2002 - W Payne
2001 - W Payne
2000 - M Kelly
1999 - M Kelly
1998 - M Kelly
1997 - R Dunham
1996 - K Mulvenna