An email was sent to all o18’s Members on Sunday 3rd Nov, inviting you to submit your votes for both the 2019 ‘Poole Runner of the Year ‘ & ‘Poole Runners Distinction Award’

  • Both these awards are only to be voted for by current paid up (Associate & EA Registered) over 18 years of age members.
  • One vote per member for each award.
  • The winners being those that receive the highest number of votes. In the event of a tie, the award will be shared.
  • Voting deadline: midnight on Sunday 17th November, this allows time for trophies to be engraved in time for the presentations at the club’s Dinner Dance Evening on 7th December.

‘Poole Runner of the Year 2019’ is awarded to the member that receives the most votes for their voluntary work, contribution/involvement with Poole Runners. This could be, but not restricted to, one of our coaching team, club event/race organiser, committee member, club training session/run organisers/leaders or anyone behind the scenes volunteering for our club.

Our club wouldn’t exist & thrive without the hard work & commitment of so many fantastic volunteers. Your vote allows you to acknowledge someone who you think has been more than just a Poole Runners member.

 Poole Runner of the Year recipients since 2000:

2000   RUPERT PEPPER

2001   DAVEENA TWEED

2002   MIKE TOWNER

2003   GEOFF SCOTT

2004   ALAN LEWIS

2005   GILL WALMSLEY

2006   MARTIN LEWIS

2007   MAUREEN & BRIAN PANTON

2008   ANDY PALMER

2009   REX BALE

2010   STEVE WARDMAN

2011   LES TURNER

2012   PAUL INGHAM

2013   ANDY PALMER

2014   MIKE TOWNER

2015   ANNETTE LEWIS

2016   SARAH SWIFT

2017   ROGER CROSS

2018   SARAH SWIFT

2019           ?

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‘Poole Runners Distinction Award 2019’ which is specifically for Running/Athletics performance & achievement/s during the year, is awarded to the member that receives the most votes. Your reasons for your choice could include:

  • Best single performance or performances during 2019
  • Most consistent performance during the year
  • Representing our club throughout the year
  • Or any other reason you feel warrants the Distinction Award. However, this award is intended for running/athletics activities not service to the club.

Poole Runners Distinction Award 2019 recipients since it was introduced in 2016:

2016   SERENA O’CONNOR

2017   STEVE CLAXTON

2018   PAUL CURRAH

2019          ?

Note: Only votes submitted via the online form emailed to members will be accepted. No paper votes this year.