2006 GWTC Annual Awards
By David YonGWTC brought the New Year in with a grand 30K and closed out 2006 with the Annual Awards Ceremony Saturday, Jan. 13, at the American Legion Hall. A good sized crowd watched master of ceremonies Bill McGuire guide the night as the 2006 Annual Award winners and Grand Prix winners were announced. The goal is to keep the annual award winners in the dark until mid way through the introduction and it seemed like, for the most part, the goal was accomplished. But now that they all know, here is the list of Annual Award winners with links to the written presentations as they arrive.
GWTC Tri-Athlete of the Year
This award is given to a GWTC triathlete, active in the club, whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition, but also in commitment, service & inspiration.Competition: Completed The Redhills Triathlon, St. Anthony's Olympic Distance...
HALL OF FAME – JANE JOHNSON
It used to be said that a woman's place is in the home. As I watched so many women run off and leave me in races and on trails, I have to laugh and wonder what coach potato thought that one up. There are of course still glass ceilings and pig headed stereo...
Cleveland-Caldwell Advancement of the Sport
B: Here at the Academy Awards of the Gulf Winds Track Club, Jane and I felt this award was too important to let just one person present the award. J: The Cleveland-Caldwell Advancement of the Sport Award recognizes an individual who makes significant...
GWTC Race Director(s) of The Yea
What is it that makes a race special in Tallahassee? Is it history and tradition? A fast course? Or is it a never ending promise of a cold beer that waits at the finish line every year without fail? Or maybe it's the relentless onslaught of creative...
Gulf Winds Track Club 2006 Bill Lott Volunteer of the Year
It makes perfect sense that the volunteer of the year cannot be here tonight to accept his award. As club members, we should not feel slighted by his absence, any more than the producers of the hit movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" should feel slighted by...
GWTC Men’s ROY Award Presentation
I have known this year's men's runner of the year for about a year and a half of Saturday morning races. In that short time, a few things have become apparent. He has an infectious enthusiasm for the sport, a fierce competitive spirit, a good sense of...
GWTC FEMALE 2006 RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Good evening everyone! It is really a pleasure to be here tonight with all of you.Due to the busy lives that many of us lead today, what with work, family, and other obligations people take upon themselves, so many have little time, if any at all, for...