2019-20 & 2020-21

All races ceased in February 2020 because of the COVID lockdown and although limited racing returned in the summer of 2020 it was not possible to hold presentation evenings in either 2020 or 2021.  Club competition was largely limited to a virtual handicap run by Mark O'Rourke.

Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.

No awards were made in 2020 but some limited presentations were made in 2021, in somewhat different surroundings from the normal, and these are shown below:

Paul Sebastian Cup

This trophy is presented annually to ‘the member of the year’, the person who fellow members feel  has contributed the most to the club in the previous year, continuing the traditions upon which the club was founded.   The recipient is nominated by club members and voted for at the club’s AGM.  
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2020/21 winner: Mark O'Rourke

John Floyd Cup

This person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a male member from 2011.
2020/21 winner: Mark O'Rourke

Jane Buckerfield Trophy

This person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a female member from 2011.  
2020/21 winner: Jane Quinn

Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is a set of races where club members can gain points according to their position within the club.  With the very limited opportunities for racing in both 2020 and 2021 the Grand Prix was suspended and no awards made for either year.

Aldridge 10k

The Aldridge 10k races were cancelled for both 2020 and 2021.  Club members competed virtually in 2020 as part of the virtual handicap sessions.
​No awards were made for either year.

Club handicap

Two series of virtual handicap races were organised by Mark O'Rourke, for the Spring/Summer of 2020 and the Winter of 2020-21.  No overall awards were made but medals were given to all participants. 
The results of these races can be found here (Spring/Summer) and here (Winter).

Season's Best

Starting in 2018 we award certificates to those who achieved the best results for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon for the previous calendar year.  The table of club records can be viewed here.

2019 record holders were:
​Men: Adam Smith - 5k (16:12) and 10k (34:51) and Freddie Penrose - HM (01:20:41) and Marathon (02:59:37)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:04), HM (01:34:44) and Marathon (03:42:08)

2020 record holders were:
​Men: Liam Harrold - 5k (15:58) and 10k (34:12), Toby Oury - HM (01:16:10) and Adam Smith/Toby Oury - Marathon (02:48:34)
Women: Lisa Wakeman - 5k (19:44), 10k (41:39), HM (01:31:57) and Lorraine Beesley Marathon (03:49:24)*
*virtual London Marathon

Distinction Awards

These awards are made by the club committee, in recognition of noteworthy achievements in running and commitment to the club.  No awards were made for either year​ 

Cross Country

​The men's team finished in 2nd place in the 3rd division in 2019-20, gaining promotion to Division 2.
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Team members receiving awards
​(at least two events): 
Liam Harrold, Toby Oury, Adam Smith, Dan Williams, Mark Shaw, Gordon Walker,
Steve Blakemore, Mark O'Rourke, Phil Morris, Simon Hudson, Les Reeves, Lawrence Hewitt,
Bruce Fanshawe, Daniel Day, Freddie Penrose, Aaron Neath, Kevin Adams, James Whitehouse
Henry Simpson.
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The 2020/21 Cross country season was cancelled.
The women's team finished 10th in the 2nd Division, and 6th in the Masters' competition.

Team members receiving awards
(at least two events): Karen Kiteley (8), Helen Beecham (6), Abby Wright (6), Anne Kelsall (5), Claire O'Brien (5), Wendy Sargeant (4), Rachel Antoine (3), Rossella Bigongiari (3), Lynda Elmore (3), Melissa Emery (3), Emma Lawton (3), Jane Quinn (3), Judith Toase (3), Lorraine Beesley (2), Claire Crook (2), Sarah Hinkley (2), Shelley Nicholls (2), Jo Stevens (2).

The 2020/21 Cross country season was cancelled.
​Trophies were presented at the Cross Country league event in November 2021.

Best of the Vest

This was not awarded for either year.