ABOUT MTF AWARDS

The Masters Track and Field Awards Committee presents awards to outstanding masters athletes each year. The awards consist of 2 overall masters athlete of the year winners, 24 age-category athletes of the year, and 1 distinguished service award.

Nominations are open to the public, and they are accepted in the following categories:
1) Men age 30-59
2) Women age 30-59
3) Men age 60+
4) Women age 60+
5) Distinguished Service

A nomination form is provided on this web site at: NOMINATIONS

The male and female nominees who receive the most votes earn the overall "Masters Athlete of the Year" award. The six nominees in each age category 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 in that category receives an honorable mention.

The awards are given out at the annual athletes dinner at the National Masters Track and Field Championships. The awards are based on performances from the previous calendar year's competitions.

The Awards Committee consists of 25 individuals who represent a cross section of different ages, geographical regions, and event expertise.

MTF AWARDS COMMITTEE
Dave Clingan, Awards Chair xroads@xro.com
Gary Snyder, Oversight
Becky Sisley, Active Athlete's Rep
Larry Patz, Indoor Rankings Coordinator
Sandy Pashkin, Records Chair
Jerry Bookin-Weiner, Weight Events Chair
Ray Feick, East Region Coordinator
Bob Fine, Southeast Region Coordinator
Steve Cohen, Midwest Region Coordinator
Christel Donley, Mid-America Region Coordinator
Mark Cleary, West Region Coordinator
Rose Schlewitz, Northwest Region Coordinator
Jim Flanik, Games Committee Chair
Rex Harvey, Games Committee
James Broun
Phil Byrne
Ken Stone
Pete Taylor
Mary Trotto
Ron Pate
Bob Cahners
Bill Benson
Robert Thomas
Byron Turner

Questons about the Masters Track and Field Awards should be directed to:
Dave Clingan, Awards Chair
xroads@xro.com