| Cross Country Championship – Male |
Male Witham runner who have attended the most cross country races (max 6 in the league) and accumulated the least number of points from races in the 53-12 cross country league (i.e. our best male / female cross country runner) |
| Cross Country Championship – Female |
Female Witham runner who have attended the most cross country races (max 6 in the league) and accumulated the least number of points from races in the 53-12 cross country league (i.e. our best male / female cross country runner) |
| Peter Whittaker |
The first Witham male at the Halstead race in the 53-12 cross country league |
| Brian Wiley |
The first Witham female at the Halstead race in the 53-12 cross country league |
| Best Lady Runner |
The fastest lady racing during the year |
| Best Male Runner |
The fastest male racing during the year. |
| John Roberts Most Improved Runner – Male |
Awarded to the Male who has improved their racing performance most over the year. It was not an arbitrary decision; it is calculated mathematically using race performances in the current and previous year. |
| John Roberts Most Improved Runner – Female |
Awarded to the Female who has improved their racing performance most over the year. It was not an arbitrary decision; it is calculated mathematically using race performances in the current and previous year. |
| Best New Runner – Male |
Awarded to the Male runner who has joined the club in the ‘awards’ year, doesn’t come from a running background (i.e. wasn’t a member of another running club or did lots of races before joining WRC) and produced the best race performances during the year. |
| Best New Runner – Female
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Awarded to the Female runner who has joined the club in the ‘awards’ year, doesn’t come from a running background (i.e. wasn’t a member of another running club or did lots of races before joining WRC) and produced the best race performances during the year. |
| Mike Henderson |
Ursula Henderson wanted our London runners to vote on this. Important for her to be considered were not just fastest but also what gave motivation to do London, if someone did a lot for charity, someone who struggled with injury or other adverse factors in the run up, someone who struggled with a work/life balance, a training/family balance or some other factor or perhaps someone who encouraged and assisted their fellow runners, or maybe just a good old fashioned PB! |
| Best performance |
The outstanding race performance of the year. |
| Brian Humbles Award |
This is awarded to the person who has made the most effort to achieve performances, i.e. “Commitment to Excellence”. This is not necessarily the best runner. |
| Jan Stobirski Essex Way Shield |
Awarded to the person who showed the most “outstanding contribution” to the Essex Way. The award is in memory of Ian Stobirski’s grandfather who was a great believer in the British countryside and the spirit of taking part rather than winning. Each year the EW Race Director (stage 5 is WRC) will consult with the people taking part and helping out in the event. The race director will then make a recommendation (or 2) to the committee. The committee will then be able to ratify the recommendation or award the shield to another worthy individual. |
| Club Person of the Year |
Person the committee feels has done the most for the club over the year. Note that this is wide open to all club members (not the voting) and should not be awarded to a committee member just for doing what they were elected to do. |
| Rookie Triathlete of the year |
Only open to members who haven’t participated in triathlons previously and awarded based on best performance. |
| Triathlete of the Year |
This can be awarded to anyone who has competed for Witham in a triathlon event during the year. |
| Club Championship – Male |
Male runner with most points gained in the Club Championship. Nominated races plus 1 wild card. Races at 5K, 5 miles, 10K, 10 miles and half-marathon. Points awarded according to age-graded time |
| Club Championship – Male Runner Up |
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| Club Championship – Female |
Female runner with most points gained in the Club Championship. Nominated races plus 1 wild card. Races at 5K, 5 miles, 10K, 10 miles and half-marathon. Points awarded according to age-graded time |
| Club Championship – Female Runner Up |
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| WRC Recognition of Commitment |
For long term service to the club. This goes beyond membership and should recognise those who have taken a role on the governance of the club or have undertaken other duties on behalf of the club. No minimum service is specified but it is likely that any winner will have 15+ years of membership. This award may not be presented every year. |
| Summer Road 5km Winner – Male |
Based on 50% points due to race position and 50% points based on improvement. It is the best 3 scores from 4 road races. |
| Summer Road 5km Winner – Female |
Based on 50% points due to race position and 50% points based on improvement. It is the best 3 scores from 4 road races. |
| Summer Road 5km Handicap Winner – Male |
Awarded to the male winner of the 5K handicap race. Runners are handicapped based on their expected 5K time. Runners who have not participated in the 5K road series may run in the race but are not eligible for the award. |
| Summer Road 5km Handicap Winner – Female |
Awarded to the female winner of the 5K handicap race. Runners are handicapped based on their expected 5K time. Runners who have not participated in the 5K road series may run in the race but are not eligible for the award. |
| Annabelle Read trophy |
No set criteria but given to someone who either took part in the Ekiden relays or was involved in organising our team(s). Decided by small group of committee members on the day where possible. |
| Pete Burns Halstead Marathon trophy |
Awarded to the person the committee feels had the best performance at the Halstead Marathon or overcame difficulty in their training. This is not necessarily the quickest runner |
| Best Trail Race Performance trophy |
The outstanding trail race performance of the year. |