Club Recognition Awards
- Reynold G. Oas Volunteer of the Year (Kalamazoo) - Demonstrates an
exemplary level of volunteerism within the Kalamazoo community at both club
sponsored events/programs and other events that benefit the running community
and the community as a whole.
- 2005 - Steve Long
- 2006 - Bob Smola
- 2006 - Brenda Stoddard
- 2007 - Mark Sigfrids
- 2008 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2009 - Natalie Dale
- Volunteer of the Year (Battle Creek) - Demonstrates an
exemplary level of volunteerism within the Battle Creek community at both club
sponsored events/programs and other events that benefit the running community
and the community as a whole.
- 2005 - Wayne Young
- 2006 - Gale Fischer
- Spirit of Running - Shares their love and passion for the sport and
serves as a positive role model and source of inspiration and encouragement
to others.
- 2006 - Peter Burrill
- 2006 - Carole Stevens
- 2008 - Dottie Sullivan
- 2009 - Mark Sigfrids
- Social Runner of the Year - Welcomes and draws people into the running
community through demonstrating a warm and friendly spirit.
- 2006 - Bonnie Sexton
- 2007 - Bonnie Sexton
- 2008 - Karen Hook
- 2009 - Carolyn Brammer
- Story Contributor of the Year - Frequently shares fun stories and
experiences for the "Rundown" and other KAR related Communications.
- 2006 - Gale Fischer
- 2007 - Gale Fischer
- 2009 - Gale Fischer
- Rookie Runner of the Year - Runner who started running the current
year and demonstrates outstanding potential or progress, dedication and
sportsmanship.
- 2006 - Kayla Kling
- 2009 - Brandon Wise
- Comeback Runner of the Year - Runner who has been on hiatus for a year
or more and makes a notable comeback.
- 2006 - Mike Willy
- 2007 - Scott Taylor
- 2008 - Carole Stevens
- 2009 - Jane Rolfe
- Mega-Marathoner of the Year - Posts the most marathon completions for
the current year. Strictly based on number of completions.
- 2006 - Peter Gower
- 2007 - Fred Colbert
- 2008 - Natalie Dale
- 2008 - Bob Smola
- 2008 - Todd Raab
- 2009 - Joel Pennington
- Mega-Racer of the Year - Posts the most race completions (5K – Marathon)
for the current year. Strictly based on the number of completions. Events may
be relay's or fun runs as long as the leg distance is 5K or greater.
- 2006 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2007 - Fred Colbert
- 2008 - Fred Colbert
- 2008 - Joe Reitz
- 2008 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2009 - Peggy Zeeb
- Male Youth Runner of the Year - Runner under age 12 that demonstrates
competitive excellence, sportsmanship & serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2006 - Kyle Downard
- 2009 - Michael Orwin
- Female Youth Runner of the Year - Runner under age 12 that demonstrates
competitive excellence, sportsmanship & serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2008 - Savannah Huitema
- 2009 - Addie Maston
- Male Open Runner of the Year - Demonstrates competitive excellence in
Open competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to others.
- 2006 - Marty Buffenbarger
- 2007 - Gale Fischer
- 2008 - Ken Brooks
- 2009 - Ken Brooks
- Female Open Runner of the Year - Demonstrates competitive excellence in
Open competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to others.
- 2006 - Jen Shaffer
- 2007 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2008 - Erin Lumbard
- 2009 - Hannah Norton
- Male Masters Runner of the Year - Runner aged 40+ that demonstrates
competitive excellence
in Masters competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2006 - Charlie Broberg
- 2007 - Joe Reitz
- 2008 - Ralph Meyer
- 2009 - Joe Reitz
- Female Masters Runner of the Year - Runner aged 40+ that demonstrates
competitive excellence
in Masters competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2006 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2007 - Julie Hoffmann
- 2008 - Peggy Zeeb
- 2009 - Leslie Scheffers
- Male Grand Masters Runner of the Year - Runner aged 50+ that demonstrates
competitive excellence
in Masters competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2009 - Eric Zeeb
- Female Grand Masters Runner of the Year - Runner aged 50+ that demonstrates
competitive excellence
in Masters competition, sportsmanship and serves as a positive role model to
others.
- 2009 - Julie Hoffmann
- Patrick Johnson Volunteer Recognition Program - The program is a vehicle
to recognize and thank the many club members who volunteer their time and energy by
contributing to the local running community through KAR events and programs.
Volunteers assisting with a KAR organized or sponsored event or program are
eligible to earn points towards a special gift and drawing held after the close
of each year at the annual banquet. The top three volunteers earning the most
points during the course of the year are awarded a special gift and recognition.
Total points are listed below in ().
- 2006 - Mindy Allwardt (130)
- 2006 - Marty Buffenbarger (130)
- 2006 - Lana Hulsebus (110)
- 2006 - Todd Prom (90)
- 2006 - Peggy Zeeb (90)
- 2007 - Mark Sigfrids (140)
- 2007 - Francine Bangs (130)
- 2007 - Dave Walch (120)
- 2008 - Peggy Zeeb (160)
- 2008 - Brian Dobbie (140)
- 2008 - Pat Johnson (140)
- 2008 - Cindi MacDonald (140)
- 2008 - Dave Walch (140)
- 2008 - Francine Bangs (120)
- 2008 - Marty Buffenbarger (120)
- 2009 - Natalie Dale (240)
- 2009 - Cindi MacDonald (180)
- 2009 - Francine Bangs (150)
- 2009 - Peggy Zeeb (150)