2007 GWTC Annual Awards
The 2007 awards ceremony was held at the American Legion Hall again and moderated by Bill McGuire. As always the winners were outstanding members of GWTC and who helped make 2007 a special year. Below are the winners and the presentations.Hall of Fame 2007 – Julie Clark
"Ask not what your country can do for you...ask what you can do for your country," John Fitzgerald Kennedy January 20, 1961. The Hall of Fame is a very prestigious award in any sports organization. It is, however, the heart and soul of Gulf Winds Track...
Cleveland-Caldwell Advancement of the Sport – Bill McGuire
It's my privilege to present the winner of the 2007 Cleveland-Caldwell Advancement of the Sport, although I feel a bit unequipped to handle this responsibility, since our family just completed its first year as club members.At the same time, we have...
2007 Race Director of the Year – Jay Silvanima
For those of you who haven’t noticed, we live in a great running city. Why do I say that? Well, think about it. We have a wonderful year-round running-conducive climate (if you eliminate Dog Days), an elaborate trail system, quality youth running programs...
2007 Triathlete of the Year – Seeley Lovett
The triathlon’s roots can be traced back to 1974, Mission Bay, Southern California where a group of friends began training together. Amongst them were runners, swimmers and cyclists and before long training sessions turned into informal races. Directed and...
Volunteer of the Year – Brian Corbin
Our organization is fortunate to possess a large pool of experienced and reliable volunteers, compared to most running clubs. Each year, easily a dozen or more GWTC members contribute enough to deserve nomination for the Volunteer of the Year award.What...
2007 Community Award – Publix
There are those who will tell you they run in order to eat more. Food motivates many a runner and sometimes the best tasting food is what awaits you after crossing that finish line at a weekend race. Gulf Winds race directors have known for a long time...
Female Runner of the Year – Loranne Ausley
Like many of us, this runner started out as a chubby child -- unlike me -- she is no longer chubby. Like most of us, this runner has a supportive spouse and family. Like most of us, this runner's supportive spouse thinks she is a little crazy -- but still...
2007 Male Runner of the Year – Jay Wallace
In naming its Runners of the Year, 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...