Season Awards

At the end of each season, MLAC celebrates the achievements of all our athletes at our end of season awards presentation.

President’s Award
Generally there is one recipient of the President’s Award each year. This award is selected by the President of the Club for outstanding service to the Club and outstanding sportsmanship.

Club Champion
Club Champion trophies are awarded to the athletes who have achieved the highest point score throughout the season in the following categories:

- Junior Athlete (9s to 14s)
- Senior Athlete (15s and above)

Chris Fuller Memorial Award
This award was established to honour and pay tribute to the commitment and loyalty of Chris Fuller who coached at MLA for almost a decade. It is for All-Round Performance and Hurdles Representation. The criteria being:

A high level of performance across a broad range of events and club representation in hurdles at championship events (ideally at a high level).

Age Champion
Age Champion trophies are awarded to the boy and girl in each age group (6s to 14s) who has achieved the highest point score throughout the season.

Runner up
Runner up trophies are awarded to the boy and girl in each age group (6s to 14s) who has achieved the second highest point score throughout the season.

Point Score
The point score is based on performance at Athletics NSW events (Zone, Region & State Championships) and NSW Junior Championships, as well as MAC Competition Nights (6s to 14s). An athlete’s top four individual results from eligible events across the season will be used to calculate their point score.

Most Improved
Most Improved awards are based on personal best performance across multiple events at MAC Competition nights across the season and are awarded to a boy and girl in each age group (6s to 14s).

Club Champion, Age Champions, Runners up and State Track & Field representatives are not eligible for this award.

Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship awards are based on outstanding contribution each week at training; great sportsmanship; enthusiasm; helpfulness and co-operation with the Coaches and Age Managers and regular attendance and are awarded to a maximum of two boys and girls in each age group (6s to 14s).

Club Champion, Age Champions, Runners up and State Track & Field representatives are not eligible for this award.

Coaches Award – new for 2024/25 season
Coaches awards are based on contribution to the Club across a combination of sportsmanship and service. It recognises athletes in the 15s and above age groups who attend training regularly, represent the club at ANSW competitions, and may participate in coaching.

State Representatives
Athletes that compete at the LANSW State Track & Field Championships receive a trophy.

Club Records
Athletes who set new Club, Zone, Region or State records receive a certificate.

Attendance Criteria
To be eligible for a MAC season award, 6s to 12s age group athletes must attend a minimum of 75% of Monday training sessions throughout the season.

For 13s+ age groups, an athlete will need to have reasonable minimum attendance on Monday evenings to be considered for a season award.

MAC Committee and Coaches retain full discretion over Season Awards.