Annual Award Categories

In addition to our Grand Prix competition, where athletes can obtain points for competing in specific triathlons throughout the year, the club also has annual award categories. These special awards are based upon nominations from fellow club members. A nomination form will be sent out in early November for members to select their choices for the current season. Both special awards and the results of the Grand Prix competition will be announced at our annual Awards Party in January of the following year.

  • Most Improved Athlete of the Year– This award is given to both a male and female member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who are active in the club and have shown a great deal of improvement during the year. For this award, we will compare improvement in finishing times of several races and take into account any placement in challenging events.
  • Rookie of the Year– This award is given to both a male and female member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who are active in the club, have competed less than three years in the sport, and who have shined brightly this year.
  • Rising Star– Given to both a male and female member of the Gulf Winds Triathletes who are between the ages of 19-29, active in the club, and whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition but also in commitment, service, and inspiration.
  • Shining Star– Given to both a male and female member of the Gulf Winds Triathletes who are between the ages of 30-39, active in the club, and whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition, but also in commitment, service, and inspiration.
  • Master Triathlete of the Year– This award is given to both a male and female, 40-49 member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who are active in the club and whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition, but also in commitment, service, and inspiration.
  • Grand Masters Triathlete of the Year– This award is given to both a male and female, over 50 member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who are active in the club and whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition, but also in commitment, service, and inspiration.
  • Service Award– This award is given to a single member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who is active in the club and has contributed their time to activities specifically benefiting the club at large and providing the most to the Tallahassee triathlon community this year.
  • Youth Award– This award will be given to the individual member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who is under the age of 19, active in the club, and shows great promise for the future of the sport. 

* To be eligible for these special awards, members must complete five hours of service to Gulf Winds Triathletes or the Gulf Winds Track Club within the calendar year.

Gulf Winds Track Club Triathlete of the Year–ย Given to both a male and female member of Gulf Winds Triathletes who is active in the club and whose love of triathlon is demonstrated not only in competition, but also in commitment, service and inspiration.ย While the special awards are determined by our Gulf Winds Triathletes Awards Committee, this particular award is presented by the Gulf Winds Track Club and is selected by their own awards committee.ย The nomination form can be accessed via the Gulf Winds Track Club website.