Awards

Awards Criteria

Each season, Goulburn Mulwaree Athletics Club recognises the achievements, commitment and sportsmanship of our athletes, volunteers and members at our Presentation Night, held at the conclusion of the season.

Club Representative of the Year

Awarded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Male and Female, U9–U17)

This award recognises athletes who have represented the club with distinction through both their performances and conduct.

Selection is based on:

Performance at the Multi Carnival
Performance at the Relay Carnival
Performance at the State Carnival
Demonstrating good behaviour, sportsmanship and positive representation of the club

Club Person Award

Awarded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Male and Female, U6–U17)

Athletes must meet at least three of the following criteria:

Compete in a minimum of 66% of competition nights
Demonstrate commitment to the values of the club and athletics
Achieve outstanding performances, including Personal Bests (PBs) and Club Records
Actively contribute by helping with equipment, assisting younger athletes or supporting club activities
Display excellent sportsmanship and behaviour

Overall Point Score

Awarded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies to the highest point-scoring male and female athletes.

To be eligible, athletes must have competed in at least 66% of GMAC competition events during the season.

Points are awarded as follows:

1 point for each event competed in
1 point for each Personal Best (PB) achieved during the current season
3 points the first time a club record is broken (subsequent record-breaking performances receive 1 PB point only)
4 bonus points for registering and paying membership in full by the early bird date set each season by the Committee

Overall Point Score – Age Groups

Awarded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group based on overall points accumulated during the season.

Best in Age Award

Presented to the athlete in each age group who records the highest number of best performances across all events.

Results are determined using the club's official results software (currently ResultsHQ). In the event of a tie, a countback will determine the winner.

Encouragement Award

Awarded to one athlete, as selected by the Committee.

Nominations must include written justification and are voted on by the Committee at the annual awards meeting.

Participation Award

Presented to all registered athletes who:

Compete in at least 33% of the season's competition events; and
Do not receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd trophy in their age group

Personal Best (PB) Awards

PB Points and ribbons are awarded throughout the summer season.

Athletes receive:

1 PB point each time they improve their previous best performance in an event
Only performances achieved at regular GMAC competition meets are eligible

PB Awards

5 PBs – Blue PB Ribbon
10 PBs – Maroon PB Ribbon
20 PBs – Rainbow PB Ribbon
25 PBs – Medallion or other prize, as determined by the Committee

Awards for 25 or more PBs are presented at the annual Presentation Night.

MAJOR AWARDS:

Jenny Marmont Memorial Trophy

Established in 2001, this perpetual trophy honours the memory of Jenny Marmont, a dedicated and hardworking member of GMAC who passed away in 2000 at the age of 32.

The award is generally presented to one male and one female athlete who have:

Been involved in Little Athletics for many years
Demonstrated dedication to athletics
Provided outstanding service to the club

Recipients are nominated and selected by the Committee.

President's Award

Selected solely by the Club President.

Life Membership

Life Membership recognises exceptional long-term service to Goulburn Mulwaree Athletics Club.

The following criteria apply:

May be recommended by the Committee at an Awards Meeting or Annual General Meeting (AGM)
No more than five Life Memberships may be awarded within any three-year period
Nominees must have provided outstanding service to the club for a minimum of 10 years (service may be cumulative and need not be consecutive)
Nominees would typically have served on the Committee or undertaken roles beyond the normal expectations of club membership
Appointment must be approved by at least 75% of members present at the Awards Meeting
Life Members are exempt from future club membership fees
In exceptional circumstances, Life Membership may be withdrawn following a Committee recommendation and approval by at least 75% of members present at the AGM

Eligibility for Major Awards

Only registered GMAC athletes are eligible for club awards.

Major end-of-season awards (excluding the Jenny Marmont Memorial Trophy) are available only to athletes who have competed in at least 66% of GMAC competition events during the season.

An exception may be granted where an athlete has been unable to compete due to illness or injury, provided written notification is submitted to the Club Secretary at least one month before the final competition of the season.