Running club annual awards/prizes

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Sharkie Mar 2016 8:58pm, 1 Mar 2016 8,891 posts	0 Sharkie Ooh I like the 'best cockup' prize, Meglet!
K5 Gus Mar 2016 9:12pm, 1 Mar 2016 1,692 posts	0 K5 Gus As well as the "serious" ones - we have some fun ones : Best dressed runner, Most dis-orientated runner ( who got the most lost on a training run ) with prize a ball of string, muddiest runner for best fall with prize a box of Daz washing powder, etc. But at the end of the day, then hope we all don't run with a club just to win an award, everyone can't win an award, so not really sure it can be described as de-motivational if you don't win a prize, having a healthy lifestyle and regular meeting up with friends is a great benefit for most.
Meglet Mar 2016 9:13pm, 1 Mar 2016 16,657 posts	0 Meglet I think we also have a 'runners runner' that's chosen by the members. I didn't go last year so can't remember for definite.
Meglet Mar 2016 9:14pm, 1 Mar 2016 16,658 posts	0 Meglet Actually I think the 'runners runner' might be a junior prize-chosen by the junior members of one of their own.
Girlie Mar 2016 9:15pm, 1 Mar 2016 10,637 posts	0 Girlie We have a Fly The Flag awarded to the runner who takes part in the most events wearing a club vest or marshalls at an event.
Carpathius Mar 2016 9:17pm, 1 Mar 2016 8,886 posts	0 Carpathius We also have an unofficial club trophy. It's the gingerbread man. I will leave the reason for awarding it to your imagination
Sharkie Mar 2016 9:18pm, 1 Mar 2016 8,893 posts	0 Sharkie Actually I think K% Gus has a serious point - we're not seven year olds, - everyone cant win a prize, and shouldn't expect to.
Cyclops Mar 2016 9:33pm, 1 Mar 2016 2,243 posts	0 Cyclops Although I agree that not everyone can win, or should expect to, it does get a bit deflating when you know at the start of the season who is going to get the prizes and they always go to the same people.
Autumnleaves Mar 2016 9:36pm, 1 Mar 2016 8,040 posts	0 Autumnleaves Thank everyone - I take the point about everyone not being able to win - and we do give out the Club Standard certificates which is nice, but at the moment we literally only have the championship prizes and this year the Vet Ladies champ also took home the most improved! I was planning to suggest that we could at least announce the runners up. I also like the idea of recognising contributions to the Club. One of the other local clubs handicap their championships so if you win you have to work harder the next year - which seems very harsh! I do think genuine excellence in running should be recognised.
Meglet Mar 2016 10:42pm, 1 Mar 2016 16,659 posts	0 Meglet Club standards is a great idea and something for everyone to strive for each year. A volunteers award is a good idea-pretty sure wee have one of those too. It depends a bit how big your club is I suppose, if there's enough members to spread out more prizes. There will always be one or two that win a lot, but that's how it goes and genuine talent should be recognised. Some years those good people willbe injured or do less races so someone else will get a chance. We have a 'member of the month' too-I'm not sure if there's an actual prize. It's nominated by members by email.