NJM Awards Classification

North Jersey Masters honors significant achievements by club members in a calendar year. Awards are handed out each year at the club banquet, usually held in January. The final award categories and nominees are determined by the board. North Jersey Masters typically presents annual awards to outstanding members in the following categories:

1. Vic Harwood Spirit of NJM: given to an NJM member who has shown outstanding loyalty to the club, dedicated hours of volunteerism and promotes the mission of the club.


2. Best Marathoner: given to a club member who has the best performance in a marathon for the year and does not race under the name any other team.


3. Comeback Award: to a club member who has had an illness/injury within the year and has come back strong, instilling hope and inspiration to other members.


4. Most Improved: to a club member who has shown significant improvement in his/her racing times within a year's time frame and regularly attends workouts.


5. Newcomer of the Year Award: to a new club member who, within one year's time from membership, has shown dedication and loyalty to the club, has volunteered his or her services at club functions and generally heralds the mission of the club and works to bring in new members.


6. Team Spirit Year Award: given to a club member who regularly competes in team events representing our club and our values in team competition.


7. Youth Award: awarded to eligible club members under age 20 who demonstrate stand-out ability and club participation.

There are also special categories that have been given out at the discretion of the board:

1. Lifetime Membership


2. Special Recognition


3. Hall of Fame

If you would like to nominate a club member for an award, email their name and a brief paragraph as to why he/she should be considered for the award to Gail Kislevitz, no later than November 1, 2009.

NJM Past Award Recipients