ANNUAL CLUB AWARDS
2015
AWARDS 2015
This is the opportunity for those individuals who have had an exceptional year to be recognised for their achievements. It is our opportunity to tell them how well they have done. There can be no greater feeling than for those achievements to be acknowledged by your peers.
To make the list of nominations is an achievement in itself and demonstrates that one or others in the club believed that you stood out for what you have done.
Please consider the nominations and cast your vote as soon as possible during the evening. The awards will be at the culmination of the evening.
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Club Member of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014Paula Warwick
2013Marie Walker
2012Jane Spink
2011Diane Baines
2010Marie Walker
2009Jo James
2008Marie Walker
2007Matthew Jones
2006Scott Hydon
Club Runner of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014David Sawyer
2013Gary Thwaites
2012Diane Baines
2011Jason Catterall
2010Roger Whitehill
2009Ean Parsons
2008Gail Bell
2007Marie Walker
2006Rosie Sims
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Club Track & Field Athlete of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014Jane Spink
Individual Performance of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014David Sawyer
2013Matthew Jones
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Newcomer of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014James Oldfield
2013David Round
Volunteer of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014Tracy Brown
2013Kevin Archbold
2012Tim Dredge
2011Diane Baines
Supporter of the Year
Roll of Honour
2014Paul Glaister
2013Alan Tait
2012
2011Vivienne Parsons/Gareth James
2010Michelle Addison
2009Susan Wallace
2008Susan Wallace
2007
2006
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Grand Prix
Past Winners
2014Paul Weir & Christine Hearmon
2013David Greatorex & Tracy Brown
2012David Greatorex & Gail Bell
2011Graeme Addison & Gail Bell
2010(Summer) Graeme Addison & Susan Smith
2009
2008
2007
2006
Time Trial
Past Winners
2014James Oldfield and Abie Hearmon
2013Paul Weir and Abie Hearmon
2012Jonathan Baines and Abie Hearmon
2011Jonathan Baines & Gail Bell
2010(Summer) Gary Hetherington & Gail Bell
2009
2008
2007
2006
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Nominations
Club Member of the Year
The Club Member of the Year is someone who has gone the extra mile for the club and the members; who does a lot behind the scenes; a driving force within the club who always seems to be around doing things and inspires and encourages others.
Dave Sawyer
Dave for all the work behind the scenes he does, with affiliation for both seniors and juniors, for the grand prix and checking every week what races everyone has done and updating member results, which has 700 entries on the list so far in 2015.
Despite everything he has gone through he is always there to help anyone.
Ean Parsons
Starting the Harriers and having the skill and motivation to develop the club in to what it has become today. Along with the hundreds of hours he has given to the club to make it happen. He has never allowed his name to be put in for this award, I hope he does this year!
Amazing work done by Ean , from coaching , to on the committee to planning race training plans and basically there for any advice and organising club races
Will Ean delete this nomination before the voting starts? If he does, then there’s no point me writing anything else, despite the fact that he should again be a front runner in this category for the huge range of work that he does on behalf of our club.
The club hosting the North Eastern XC championships is down to Ean’s hard work (along with others) and belief that it is possible.
Ean’s coaching has seen the adult section grow from strength to strength in the last year, in both ability and size. His coaching has produced a massive number of pb’s in the adult section this year, the training sessions may seem tough at times and we do grumble but we know that we will thank him for it on race day.
Ean has given 10 years of outstanding service to the club, as both chairman and coach. He has strived to develop others and drive the club forward.
Tracy Brown
Tracy helps in so many different ways, from leading the Minis, helping with the Minors, the Serpentine, now secretary for FoSH, and helping at the handicap.
Always there, always smiling, takes on more and more each year and really enjoys what she does.
Constantly happy, helpful and encouraging. Runs herself and organises runs for the club.
Steve Foreman
Looking after the Serpentine and now chair of FoSH, which he has put hours of work in to.
Since joining the club in the early days Steve has been committed to helping out in whatever areas he was able to support. He is a very humble man and finds it difficult to take praise for all the work he does with the Harriers lots of it unseen. He does an amazing job with the Serpentine race. What an asset to the club he is!
Steve organised and managed the Serpentine run again in 2015, he is also involved with FOSH and he does Parkrun directing on a Saturday. I don’t know how he fits it all in!
Paula Warwick
Paula is always there, with juniors helping out, at events, sorting teams and the annual dinner, thanks Paula!
Here, here and everywhere!
She is a dedicated athlete who has given her time to partake in coaching qualifications for developing both junior and senior members.
She is always happy to assist in any event that the harriers organise including organising the club presentation.
Whilst also managing to train for a marathon.
She completed 2 marathons and no matter what life has thrown at her this year she’s always there to talk to members help out with marshalling, BBQ, Beer festival, Annual Dinner, coaching. Paula just inspires everyone.
She does a lot of work for the club behind the scenes, tries to pull runners of all abilities into running and is always trying to make it all look prettier!
Paula seems to be involved with so much that is going on with the club. Always offering encouragement too.
Andrew Featherstone
In his first year and already a solid member and well established in the club and will only get better.
Ray Carmichael
He has completed his first 3 marathons this year, he is always looking to support others, and he is always on hand to help out where he can.
Kev Archbold
Kev puts in a huge amount of work into the club and volunteers a lot of his time. He’s always enthusiastic and massively supportive.
As well as running his own multi-discipline session on a Wednesday, Kev is often found coaching or helping with the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday sessions showing his dedication to the club. He often volunteers at club events, is a member of the committee and all round super guy.
Someone everyone can rely on! Attends training sessions, supports other coaches and takes on coaching sessions when Ean is unavailable. Also completing his Athletics Coach course!
Jane Spink
Always there.Always enthusiastic.An inspiration.
Working with Junior Harriers (planning & delivering weekly sessions) & parkrun alongside setting (& achieving) personal goals in marathon running, always smiling and always supporting others, seniors & juniors alike.
Chris Hearmon
Always in the thick of the action – competing, coaching, supporting, organising or officiating. Chris does an enormous amount of work for our club and richly deserves this award
Gary Thwaites
Gary features in all aspects of the club racing, encouraging, organising, volunteering and supporting. He has the club at heart. And he organises the successful Hamsterley marathon and trail races. And he’s a great ambassador for the club.
Nominations
Club Runner of the Year
The Runner of the Year will be someone who has trained hard, attended regular sessions, raced a lot in the club vest and represented the club, performed well, achieved pb's, and inspired and enthused others.
Gary Thwaites
He has now completed his 51st marathon some achievement or possibly madness. Gary is always willing to partake in any events to make a complete team.
50 marathons in less than a year! There is nothing else to say other than AWESOME!
Incredible to see some one run 50 plus marathons some times week after week.
Does he ever stop running?
The man has just run his 50th marathon! More than half of those were done this year. Astonishing.
Our very own marathon maestro has not only put in some outstanding performances on his way to clocking up 50 completions of the classic distance, but he has also turned out in the club vest on many occasions at various other races. Gary also provides brilliant support to other club members, selflessly helping them to achieve their own goals in the marathon.
Reaching the magic ‘50’ marathons shows how dedicated/mad Gary is. His times and frequency of running these marathons are amazing and are something that all members of the club admire.
Gary aka ‘Marathon Man’ has had an exceptional year including recently completing his 50th Marathon, a club record. All all round good egg who helps others too.
Constantly trained hard and ran well. Helped and inspired other club members . Wears the club vest with pride and loves the Harriers.
Jane Spink
Jane has worked so hard and against injury to achieve a sub 4 hours marathon, well done Jane you did it!
Paula Warwick
For her sheer determination for her first marathon, and for her second one with only 2 weeks training and following illness only 17 minutes slower!
James Oldfield
Mr Sedgefield not just representing the club but putting the club on the map with performances,times and placings.
Had an amazing year and always looks to be better.
He is such an inspiration he works hard for every race and looks at how he can do better.
Fantastic consistent running all year, 115 for half marathona speed machine
James continues to excel at every race distance he tackles, from 100m on the track to the half marathon. He sets himself tough targets, trains diligently and gets results – an example for Harriers of all ages to follow.
Paul Weir
He's not very good at blowing his own trumpet, and tends to tell people when he hasn't done well.
He's got amazing PBs for half marathon and 10k this year as well as the all important Parkrun PB. And let's face it, now he's old and doddery, this is an even bigger achievement!
He's also ran a million races all year- some of the big ones but also supporting some obscure ones too.
Has had a fantastic season running this year some super times in the Grand Prix races.
Sue Dobson
Sue is a great runner going from strength to strength! Her hard work and determination is really paying off as her times are getting quicker and quicker!
Deborah Pennick
She trains hard attending S&C, as well as training sessions. she has entered a wide variety of races, including the grand prix series and GNR, as well as trail races. Her times keep on improving and she encourages everyone including her dad!
Endless training and endless races, improving in each & every race she completes & challenging herself at different distances.
Deb has made a real impact since she joined the club. Deb works hard in training and is reaping the reward competing in distances from 5km up to half marathon. Deb shows what can be achieved when you make a real commitment to running. Well done Debs.
Paul Glaister
Paul's running this year has been exceptional. He has turned up for all the events and always performed well.
Sheree Lyons
She is determined to always get better, keep fitter and keep smiling!
Ray Carmichael
Ray continues to make excellent progress as a runner and this year moved up to the marathon distance for the first time with a great run at York. There’s barely a race in the region that he doesn’t run and he also contributes a lot more to the club, in and out of competition.
Achieving three marathons in 2 months and getting a PB having never ran one before!
Justin Cox
2:49 at Manchester and great times at every distance.
Chris Lines
Chris puts everything into his running and is always well up in races. He’s had a great year competing in distances from 5k to marathon – in which he got a pb. He puts in some great times and is proud to wear the vest.
Track and Field Athlete of the Year
The Field Event Athlete of the Year is someone who has represented the club in throws, jumps, sprints, hurdles, middle distance or distance track events and who has performed well and inspired others.
James Oldfield
For “just having a go” at javelin and throwing 33.92m at Gateshead.
James is a great representative of the club in Athletics. He is eager to beat club records on the track and he always pushes himself. James is a great sportsman and he is even willing to try out new sports - such as his go at the Steeplechase - a true sportsman!
James became NYSD(?) Steeplechase champion
Jane Spink
She participates in both track and field events and is happy to compete in any event she is ranked 9th for javelin in v35 and 343 overall and for 3k 102 v35 in the UK ranking for 2015.
It was inspiring to hear the success Jane has had this year I don’t know a great amount about Track and Field but I know Jane has done really well over the year.
Running 3km track and 1st Sedgefield Harrier and taking part in shot put – throwing farthest distance for women in the club
Paul Glaister
For taking part in throws and on the track. He won the shot putt the first time he ever held one.
Paul has competed in both track and field this year and surprised even himself with the strength of his performances.
Paul Weir
Vet 10,000m champion for 2015.
Tracy Henderson
Great all round athlete
Paul & Tracy Glaister
I know that’s two people, but I can’t separate them. They both appear to have thrown themselves (and the odd javelin) into the track and field season this year, performing well and inspiring others.
Nominations
Individual Performance of the Year
This will be awarded for a stand out athletic performance by an individual that may be a club record, a pb or an achievement of a personal goal.
Ray Carmichael
For his marathon debut
Jonna Baines
What can I say he is like a bolt of lightning he is the first sedgefield harrier home. He competes in track and cross country.
Gary Thwaites
52 marathons!!
Gary "marathon man" Thwaites , enough said !!
50 marathons and still going strong
Hitting 52 marathons whilst inspiring other to push boundaries, hit PBs, and place in races. He has been amazing to watch in the couple of races I’ve seen him finish.
For his achievement of 50 marathons
51+ marathons!!!! Astonishing.
His phenomenal mental & physical achievements in marathons & ultra-marathons this past year,
Gary is such an unassuming gentleman who is always happy to support and encourage many fellow members whilst running mile after mile often across hard terrain.
How many marathons in one year, bloody loads, and all around the same consistent time
Completion of his 50th marathon and 51st, probably his 52nd before the night of the dinner. That takes a huge personal commitment and dedication to the sport. Gary also achieved a first place along the way and inspired others in the marathon distance to.
Justin Cox
Sub 2:50 Manchester marathon!
Jane Spink
Forr her guts and determination of never giving up on her goal.A sub 4 hour marathon. It took 19 years and 10 marathons but she did it 3.57.05!!!
4th time lucky this year, Jane finally succeeded in breaking 4hours for a marathon!
After many years of trying Jane achieved a sub 4hr marathon at Town Moor Newcastle.
James Oldfield
He has taken a few club records hasn’t he?
James has had a brilliant year achieving new club records and a new, well earned half marathon PB!
The hard work James put in during training and his dedication provided him with a fantastic pb over the half marathon distance.
Completing a 1hr 15 Half Marathon at Nottingham.
Paul Weir
V40 10,000m winner at the North East Track Championships
Helen Letts
Helen started running with Happy Feet Joggers to improve her 5km times, over the year she’s progressed to running 10km and even a half marathon – something she never thought she’d do!
Kieran Walker
Watching Kieran run at Redcar was phenomenal! Really excited to see how he progresses.
Volunteer of the Year
Recipient will be a member of the club or a stakeholder in the club which may include coach, a parent/carer or a volunteer.
The recipient will have put themselves forward to help out when needed and always seems to be there and be involved. The type of person that we can’t do without.
This award is made by the club committee
Nominations
Newcomer of the Year
The Newcomer of the year will be someone who has got involved and made a big impact in the club with their contribution of support or who has made a big impression with their commitment to athletics and their individual performances.