Nominate a runner (even yourself!) for our Annual Awards. The Awards committee is seeking input earlier this year in hopes of having a full complement of award winners. The awards will be given out at our Annual Banquet (look for more details soon) after the beginning of the year. The club gives out awards for:
- Strider of the Year
- Honors a male and female member of the Annapolis Striders for significant contributions to the sport of running through achievements both as a runner and as a volunteer.
- Male and Female Runner of the Year
- Honors a male and female member of the Annapolis Striders for excellence in long distance running.
- Male and Female Ultra Runner of the Year
- Honors a male and female member of the Annapolis Striders for excellence in ultra distance running.
- Most Improved Runner
- Honors a male and female member of the Annapolis Striders for sustained personal improvement in their long distance running.
- Junior Strider of the Year
- Honors an Annapolis Striders runner under 18 years old for excellence in long distance running activities.
- Ben Moore Lifetime Achievement Award
- To recognize sustained period of exceptional running performance and volunteer service.
- Phoenix Award
- To recognize a member who demonstrates exceptional resilience and determination in overcoming severe physical injury or medical condition to return to running.
- Volunteer of the Year
- To recognize that member who has exemplified the volunteer spirit throughout the year.