Ray Thorne Memorial

Following the passing of former member Ray Thorne, the club received a bequest in his memory. It has been decided that this bequest will fund an annual Runner of the Year award, established in commemoration of Ray Thorne. Each year, current club members will vote to select one male and one female runner who have been outstanding throughout the year. The winners will be announced, and the awards presented, at the club’s annual dinner held at the start of the new year. Commemorative shields for each category will be loaned to the recipients for the year and must be returned to the Chairperson at the end of the year.

Members are free to choose their own criteria when voting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• fastest performance throughout the year

• most improved runner

• most consistent performance

• highest number of races completed during the year

• regular attendance on Wednesday evenings

• any other reason the voter deems appropriate
  

Please note: the award is intended to recognise running achievements, not service to the club.

Winners will be determined by the total number of votes received, with one male and one female winner. In the event of a tie, the Chairperson will have the casting vote. The Chairperson's decision will be final.

2024 winners of the Ray Thorne Memorial Shield are Keir Heyman and Becky Cowan.

Previous winners can be found here