Awards
Each year, the club recognises the achievements of a number of members by awarding a range of trophys and medals. These are announced and presented at the annual club dinner.
The Cornell Medal — for services to the club
The Cornell Medal is the Club's most prestigious award, and is given for outstanding services to the Club. The medal - designed by Club member and sculptor David Cornell - depicts a group of runners passing Wellington Rocks, and was first awarded in 1986. The annual recipient is decided by a small group of past winners
2010 - Pete Burns, Derek Harrison and Mel Taylor
2009 - Allan Cheek
2008 - Lucille Joannes
2007 - Sarah Russell and Peter Tullett
2006 - Ed Bates and Geoff Turner
2005 - Mike Jarvis and Lindsay Turner
2004 - Dave Hadaway and Jonathan Rickards
2003 - Paul Roome
2002 - Peter Taylor
2001 - Andy Howey
2000 - Allan Cheek
The Cath Hulme Trophy — for athletic excellence
This trophy - a pewter cup - was created in memory of Club member Cath Hulme who was tragically killed in a car accident in Swaziland. The cup is awarded annually for athletics excellence, with Club members voting for the recipient prior to the Annual Prize Presentation. The trophy was first awarded in 1995.
2010 - Nick Leech (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2009 - Nick Leech (m) / Jo Clift (f)
2008 - Terry Everest (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2007 - Andy Howey (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2006 - Andy Howey (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2005 - Lindsay Turner
2004 - Carole Dyke
2003 - Tracy Driver
2002 - Mike Jarvis
2001 - Alistair Watson
2000 - Ruth Branson
The Bob Whyte Trophy — for athletic achievement
Bob Whyte was the founding Chairman of Tunbridge Wells Runners, and the trophy to recognise his early contributions to the Club - a silver cup - is awarded annually for athletic achievement. As with the Cath Hulme trophy, the recipient is decided by votes cast by the Club members.
2010 - Amanda Paver
2009 - Mike Russell
2008 - Jackie Morton
2007 - George Harris
2006 - Steve Barker
2005 - Derek Harrison
2004 - Dave Hadaway
2003 - Duncan Collins
2002 - Lindsay Turner
2001 - Juliette Parkin
2000 - Adam Styles
The Mike Thurgood Salver — for club runner of the year
Australian Mike Thurgood donated this silver salver to the Club as a parting gift on his return 'Down Under' to recognise the Club Runner of the Year. The recipient is decided by a system of points awarded for all races throughout the year. The trophy was first awarded in 1997.
2010 - Derek Harrison
2009 - Mike Russell
2008 - Terry Everest
2007 - Derek Harrison
2006 - Derek Harrison
2005 - John Johnson
2004 - Dave Hadaway
2003 - Lindsay Turner
2002 - Dave Hadaway
2001 - Lindsay Turner
2000 - Mark Taylor
The Jim Simmons Veterans Trophy
This trophy — a large silver cup — was donated to the club by Kent over 60 long jump champion Jim Simmons to recognise achievement within the veteran athletes in the club. The recipient is decided by votes cast by Club members.
2010 - Eric Schofield
2009 - Jo Clift
2008 - Graham Brooks
2007 - Tara Taylor
2006 - Tara Taylor
2005 - John Johnson
2004 - Carole Dyke
2003 - Daryl Palfrey
2002 - Carole Dyke
2001 - John Fuller
2000 - Bryon Taylor
The David Abbott Cross Country Trophy — for cross country achievement
This trophy is a piece of engraved Swedish glass set on a wooden base, and was donated to the Club by veteran runner David Abbott. Awarded annually for cross country achievement, the recipient is decided by votes cast by Club members. It was first awarded in 1995.
2010 - Des O'Donnell (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2009 - Andy Howey (m) / Jo Clift (f)
2008 - Peter Burns (m) / Sarah-Jane Gaffney (f)
2007 - Andy Howey (m) / Ruth Briggs (f)
2006 - Andy Howey (m) / Lucille Joannes (f)
2005 - Andy Howey (m) / Sian Roberts (f)
2004 - Mark Taylor (m) / Tara Taylor (f)
2003 - Mike Russell (m) / Sian Roberts (f)
2002 - Adam Styles (m) / Lindsay Turner (f)
2001 - Adam Styles (m) / Ruth Brannan (f)
2000 - Daryl Palfrey (m) / Sian Roberts (f)
The Speldhurst Summer Handicap Trophy
This trophy was donated by Paul Eames, Peter Gander, Eddie Lyons and past-Chairman Jacques Courivaud - a group of Club members living in Speldhurst. It is awarded annually to the fastest runner on handicap over three of the four races making up the Club summer handicap 10km series. The trophy was first awarded in 1997.
2010 - Zara Bloomfield
2009 - Oliver Chappatte
2008 - Jane Johnstone
2007 - Peter Burns
2006 - Nick Marceta
2005 - Jonathan Rickards
2004 - Peter Nuttall
2003 - Gavin Stapleton
2002 - Peter Tullett
2001 - Jeannette White
2000 - Sue Radford
The Nina Foord Triathlon Trophy
This trophy recognises athletic achievement in the discipline of triathlon, and was first awarded in 2006.
2010 - Tim Lucas
2009 - Sarah Russell
2008 - Sarah Russell
2007 - Sarah Russell
2006 - Sarah Russell
The Sarah's Runner Award - for most improved runner
This award is for someone who started as a complete beginner, has become an active member of the Harriers and who has made exceptional progress over the last 12 months. The winner, chosen by Sarah Russell, receives a glass trophy. It was first awarded in 2010.
2010 - Sue Elliott
The New Member Award
This trophy was awarded for the first time in 2010. Criteria for nominations include athletic performance (setting pbs, breaking club records), appearances for the club in races, services to the club (marshalling, leading pace groups, route setting). There is one award, not separate awards for male/female. The award winner is decided by the club committee.
New members who joined in the previous two years are eligible, for achievements in the Jan-Dec of the year preceding the club dinner. For example, for the 2010 award presented in 2011, members who joined in 2009 or 2010 were eligible, based on achievements during 2010. For the 2012 dinner award, members who joined in 2010 or 2011 are included, for 2011 achievements.
2010 - Anita Venezia Yau
The Club Cross Country Championship Shields
The club cross-country championship race is held annually in Feburary, with the winner of each category receiving a wooden shield. See the club cross-country championship page for a list of winners in each category.
The Club Road Championship Shields
The club road championship race is held annually in October, with the winner of each category receiving a wooden shield. See the club road championship page for a list of winners in each category.
The Club Road Grand Prix Trophy
The club road grand prix is designed to encourage Harriers to race more often, and on equal terms with all other members as the results are adjusted for age and gender. Each race of the Kent Grand Prix counts towards our club road grand prix with a percentage result based on finishing time, age and gender. This percentage is calculated according to the WAVA scale. The winner is the runner with the best score at the end of the season, that is the average of their best five percentages over the series, and they receive a pewter trophy that was first awarded in 2008. See the club road grand prix page for a list of winners.