Awards

OARC’s annual awards evening celebrates the efforts and achievements of all members of our club through the year, as well as recognising exceptional performances and improvements. This page provides a partial record of the award winners where known: if you’re able to fill any of the gaps, please message secretary@orkneyarc.org.uk.

OARC awards are given in reflection of the full year (winter and summer seasons) from October to the following September.  Selection for the awards is based on a combination of:

• Performances
• Scottish rankings (Power of 10)
• Orkney records
• Seasonal improvements
• Attendance at training and competitions
• Attitude at training and competitions

Athlete of the Year

This award is given for overall achievement in any event(s) for an athlete of any age

There are then age group awards for Junior, Secondary and Senior Male and Female

Senior Male

Senior Female

Secondary Male

Secondary Female

Primary Male

Primary Female

Category Awards

There are separate awards each year for sprints, throws, jumps, middle distance, road and ultra distance categories.

Sprints Athlete

Middle Distance Athlete (from 2021) / Endurance Athlete (2019 and before)

Road Athlete (introduced after club merger in 2021)

Ultra Athlete (introduced after club merger in 2021)

Throws Athlete

Jumps Athlete

Other Awards

Club Athlete of the Year

This award is given to athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment to training and to the club across any discipline(s)

Senior Participation League (introduced in 2023)

This award is calculated on a points basis based on Orkney running events of 5000m and higher on road and track and is open to all senior members (but cannot be won by the same person consecutively). Points are awarded for completing races, setting PBs and beating your own previous achievements, rather than based on competition against others.

400m Shield

This award is no longer awarded, but records are kept where possible.