ABOUT THIS SUBCOMMITTEE
The Masters Track and Field Awards Committee presents awards to outstanding master athletes each year based on performances during the calendar year. The awards consist of an overall Masters Athlete of the Year award winner (Track and Field or LDR) to be presented at the Jesse Owens Dinner at the USATF Convention. Additionally there are awards for overall Masters Track and Field Athletes (male and female) of the Year and age group male and female age group award categories as follows:
1) age 30-49 (5 male and 5 female)
2) age 50-59 (5 male and 5 female)
3) age 60-74 (5 male and 5 female)
4) age 75+ (2 male and 2 female)
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Criteria/Nomination Form for Awards
Nominations will be accepted at the close of the outdoor season. (Specific dates will be released in a timely manner.). Helpful resources are listed at the bottom of this page under LINKS. Various criteria are used to evaluate nominees. One of these is the following Point Scoring System:
10 pts = World Record
8 pts = American Record
6 pts = WMA Championship Gold Medal
5 pts = National Gold Medal
4 pts= WMA Championships Silver Medal
3 pts= WMA Championships Bronze Medal
2 pts= National Silver Medal
2 pts = #1 National Ranking
1 pt. = National Bronze Medal
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Awards Committee members vote via email. The male and female nominees who receive the most votes earn the overall "Masters Athlete of the Year" award. The nominees in each age category (see above) who receive the most votes in their respective divisions win age group awards. The individual with the most votes in the Distinguished Service category wins that award; any nominee who gets more than one vote for Distinguished Service receives an honorable mention.
The actual awards are handed to recipients at the follow owing year's annual Athletes Dinner at the National Outdoor Masters Track and Field Championships. The Committee makes a nomination each year to USATF for top Masters Athlete of the Year honors. The committee also maintains an historical archive of past award winners.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Awards Committee consists of 22 individuals who represent a cross section of different ages, geographical regions, and event expertise.
Trotto, Mary - Chair AND Active Athlete Rep.
Benson, Bill
Bookin-Weiner, Jerry - Weight Events Chair
Byrne, Phil
Cahners, Bob
Cleary, Mark - West Region Coordinator
Clingan, Dave
Cohen, Steve - Midwest Region Coordinator
Donley, Christel - Mid-America Region Coordinator
Feick, Ray - East Region Coordinator
Flanik, Jim - Games Committee Chair
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Gross, Chuck
Hanscom, Rita
Harvey, Rex - Games Committee
Pashkin, Sandy - Records Chair
Pate, Ron
Schlewitz, Rose - Northwest Region Coordinator
Sisley, Becky
Stone, Ken
Taylor, Pete
Thomas, Robert
Weiner, Robert
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COMMITTEE REPORT - 2011
LINKS
2011 Athlete Rankings and Performances
USATF Masters Home Page
WMA Home Page
Masters Track & Field Age Graded Calculator
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