Member of the Year

A club member who, in the past year, through his/her exemplary effort, made the most impact to the wellness of the club and its members. (This is considered the MVP award)

2006 recipient: Annick deGooyer
2007 recipient: Dirk Handke

Male Runner of the Year

A club member who, through commitment to training, has proudly represented the Kelowna Running Club and achieved outstanding racing results.

2006 recipient: Dan Crockett
2007 recipient: Ivan McKnight

Female Runner of the Year

A club member who, through commitment to training, has proudly represented the Kelowna Running Club and achieved outstanding racing results.

2006 recipient: Laurelee Welder
2007 recipient: Cindy Rhodes

Volunteer of the Year

A club member or a family of club members, who in the past year, contributed significant time and effort to club events. (The unsung hero).

2006 recipient: Ron Lait
2007 recipient: Daryl Spencer

Most Improved Runner

A club member who has, in the past year, shown significant improvement in running, either in pace or in distance, over the previous year(s).

2006 recipient: Sandra Thompson
2007recipient: Ivan McKnight

Rookie of the Year

A club member who has, in this past year, shown significant achievement in his/her first year active running. (Note: the recipient of this award does not need to be a first-year member).

2006 recipients: Daryl Spencer and Dennis Boon
2007 recipient: Ivan McKnight

Junior Member of the Year

A youth member (under 20 years of age), who has in the past year shown great achievement in running.

2006 recipient: Michelle Maguire
2007 recipient: No Nominees

Golden Shoe Award

An annual award started by Sue Anderton. The criteria and recipient of this award are decided by the current holder and it is presented at the Christmas Party. 2005 winner was Peter Pollhammer and the 2007 winner is

Dirk Handke

Congratulations to all of the nominees and especially to our winners!

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