Annual Awards/Grand Prix Awards presented

GWTC Annual Awards Presentations
Museum of Florida History
R. A Gray Building

 
(To read presentation, click on award division.)
Male Runner of the Year, Female Runner of the Year
In naming its Runners of theYear, Gulf Winds Track Club seeks to honor those who, besides achieving outstanding times in the past year at various distances in local, regional, and national events, have served as models for all of us in their competitive spirit, their continuing devotion to the sport, and their support and encouragement of their fellow runners, both individually and as members of Gulf Winds.
Past Recipients
1978 – Janice Gage, Tim Simpkins; 1979 – Betty Ely, John de Grummond; 1980 – Mae Cleveland, Larry Abele, Jr.; 1981 – (not awarded); 1982 – Donna Miller, Geroge West; 1983 – Laura Caldwell, Dave Sheffield; 1984 – Barbara Balzer, Rick Miller; 1985 – Patty Sudduth, Felton Wright; 1986 – Janice Hochstein, Jim Joanos; 1987 – Michelle Jernigan, Fleetwood Fesmire; 1988 – Carla Brorvicka, Herb Wills; 1989 – Karen MacHarg, Jessie Close; 1990 – Margarete Deckert, Bill Crooks; 1991 – Paula Johnson, David Keen; 1992 – Kathi Ward, Gary Droze; 1993 – Carrie Weyant, Paul Hoover; 1994 – Peggy Simpson, Bill McGuire; 1995- Jan Johnson, David Yon; 1996 – Nancy Widener, Joyce Lowery, Gary Kenney; 1997 – Julie Clark, Howard Andrews
1998 – Mae Cleveland, Bill McGuire

Community Award
To an organization or individual who over a period of years, through financial or other contributions, has supported running in the community at large.
Past Recipients
Lewis State Bank, Chenoweth Distributing Company, Killearn United Methodist Church, International Paper Company Southlands Experimental Forest, Sunshine Advertising, Joe Beckham, Leon County Sheriff’s Posse, The Audio Video Store, The Mill, Sports Beat, Hooters Restaurant, Dunn Chiropractic, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, International Paper Company Southland Experimental Forest, The Trust for Public Land
1998 – Shannon Sullivan

Volunteer Award
To a person deemed representative of those club members who contribute hours of time assisting in club activities and who often go unrecognized by the club at large.
Past Recipients
Beth Wright, Charles Harshbarger, Betty Winkler, Richard Husband, Robert and Jan Boyd, Joyce Stuart, Melvina MacDonald, Dick Dowdy, Bonnie Benge, Ray Hanlon, Bill Lott/Darren Grant, Bill Lott, Buddy Provost, Ann Kass, Craig Hasty, Jeanne O’Kon
1998 – Martha Haynes

Race Director
In recognition of a GWTC member who has taken a major responsibility in production of quality events, especially those faored by GWTC runners, whether by initiation or direction of the event or by coordination of a major aspect of such event.
Past Recipients
Mike Hochstein, Dave Rogers, Jim and Carolyn Story, Mike Eakin, Lamons and J. D. Warren, David Yon, Daryl Ellison, Joe Dester, Chris Teaf, Ervin Holiday, Barbara Yonclas, Tony Kronenburg, Pat Bruner, Jeff Doherty, David and Judy Waters
1998 – Larry Giuinipero and Bill Hillison

Michael Caldwell Advancement of the Sport
In 1984 GWTC recognized Michael Caldwell’s contribution to the sport with this award for his publication of Racing South Magazine and organization of the Racing South Grand Prix (both now owned by Running Journal). The award, subsequently called the Caldwell Award, is given in recognition of advancement of the sport, whether through research, education or some other area of expertise.
Past Recipients
Michael Caldwell, Rex Cleveland, Bruce Tuckman, John Hesselbart, Charles Yates, Dot Skofronick, Marilynn Wills, Lamons Warren, Gary Droze, Herb Wills, Don Weber, Gretchen Everhart School, Fred Deckert, Gary Droze, Tim Simpkins
1998 – Perry Shaw

GWTC Hall of Fame
Individuals who have brought respect to the Gulf Winds Track Club through their contributions, activities, and running accomplishments, and who have played a major role in shaping the ideals of the club are recognized when inductecd into our Hall of Fame
The GWTC Hall of Fame Roster
Andy Burns, Jim Stephens, Janice Gage, Tim Simpkins, Jeff Galloway, Bill McGuire, Richard Henry, Leitch Wright, Mae Cleveland, Bill de Grummond, Mike Eakin, Rex Cleveland, Dot Skofronick, Dae Rogers, Gary Droze, Herb Wills, Gene Opheim, Tim Kelly, Joe Dester
1998 – Charles Yates

Grand Prix Award Recipients