The Annual Awards   Best New Runner / Improvement or Achievement Award(s)   Someone new to ORR perhaps, who has caught your eye with their enthusiasm and progress   Year Winner - New Runner Winner - Best Improvement or Achievement 2008 Karen Kent Mark Russell 2007 Grainne Riddell Ray Bennett 2006 Lucy Miller 2005 Mike Abousselam 2004 Christine Johnson 2003 Tom Webb 2002 Betty Chan 2001 Steve Selves 2000 Andrew Moreton 1999 Pam Woodward The winners listed above under Improver - Best New Runner were in fact for Improvement /Best Achievement. In 2007 the category was split into two, to reflect the large number of new runners who have joined in the last year or so; many of whom have made an immediate impact. The Running Achiever award could go to a new member or it could go to someone who has been around for a while but who has really achieved something special in running terms this year. Running Achiever (first awarded in 2006)   A runner who has achieved their target in an event and/or despite difficult circumstances has achieved something special in the last year.   Year Winner 2008 ? 2007 Ray Bennett 2006 Brian Allen Silver Tongue Whenever ORR meets - the character whose constant ‘running commentary’ amuses and inspires.   Year Winner 2008 Grainne Riddell 2007 Michael Bennett & Mark Tennant 2006 Nigel Webb 2005 Betty Chan 2004 Martyn Longstaff 2003 Ray Bennett 2002 Tonia Cook 2001 Suzanne Rhule 2000 Melvyn Standen 1999 Chris Thompson 1998 Peter Clinch Club "Good Egg" Award Helpful, organising, inspiring, really friendly, caring – there must be someone you can think of!   Year Winner 2008 Stephen Wright 2007 Jim Peters 2006 Graham Johnson 2005 Jennie Moreton 2004 Pat Dorrell 2003 Not awarded 2002 Not awarded 2001 Not awarded 2000 John Mackay 1999 Chris Marshall Personality of the Year   On a Tuesday or Thursday night, Saturday or Sunday morning – if he or she is there then it usually makes quite a difference. This person is what Orpington Road Runners is all about   Year Winner 2008 Jan Lenton 2007 Paula Ferguson 2006 Eric Enock 2005 Nick Kasper 2004 Linda Kemp 2003 John Mackay 2002 Pat Dorrell 2001 Peter Lovell 2000 Martyn Longstaff 1999 Nigel Webb 1998 John Mackay 1997 Peter Amos 1996 John Wilkinson Back to ORR Homepage