2013 PPTC Awards Celebration and Shindig – Recap and Award Winners
The PPTC Awards Celebration and Shindig at Monte’s on February 19, 2014 was a night to remember. Nearly 100 PPTC members and guests enjoyed food, fun and fellowship, and the dance floor was packed as we grooved to the sounds of our very own DJs, Jerry Luna and Tye Comer. This annual event is a time for our club to celebrate our achievements, as individual runners and as a team. Each year, some of our many deserving teammates are recognized for their talents and contributions through a process that includes nominations and voting by the club and an Awards Committee.
Congratulations to all of our 2013 Award nominees and winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and participated in voting.
The 2013 Award Nominees and Winners are as follows:
The Bob Mueller Award, awarded to a member over the age of 50 who is a top runner and who has served the community, including volunteering at one or more PPTC events in the past year.
Winner: Michael Ring Nominees: Marvlyn Jno-Baptiste, Linda Ewing, Michael Ring, Tim Shields, Tyrone Sklaren
Comeback Runner of the Year, given to a runner who battled injury or illness during 2012-2013, yet managed to race well during the past year.
Winner: Tom Byrnes Nominees: Tom Byrnes, Tom Greene, Jess Yeomans
New Member of the Year, given to someone who has joined PPTC since July 2012 and contributed both in races and to improving our community.
Winner: Chaya Wolf Nominees: Matt Knecht, Sean Micka, Chaya Wolf
Most Inspirational, awarded to a club member who inspires others through running, racing, or other contributions to the club.
Winner: Lynda Mules Nominees: Maggie Deschamps, Oren Efrati, Chi Iregbulem, Kathy Kline, Lynda Mules
Outstanding Single Contribution, awarded to a club member who has improved club image, operations or provided a unique opportunity for member participation
Winner: Jess Yeomans Nominees: Jessica Bari, Susie Teal, Keith Williams, Jess Yeomans
President’s Award, a special award presented to a deserving recipient for an unspecified reason solely at the president’s discretion: Keith Williams
Top Runner, Female: Karen Ziga
Top Runner, Male: Keith Williams
Most Races: Arthur Gonzalez
Ultrarunner of the Year: Frank Deleo
Run Brooklyn Raffle Winners: Frank Deleo, Rhony Dostaly, Janice Fuld, James Israel, Mickey Newman
“Why I Run” Essay Winners: 1st prize: Linda Ewing; 2nd prize: Chaya Wolf