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Front Runners & Walkers celebrates 25 years at annual banquet
Published Thursday, 16-Nov-2006 in issue 986
Front Runners & Walkers San Diego (FRWSD) members and guests gathered together to celebrate 25 years of memories during their annual banquet on Nov. 11 at the San Diego Art Institute.
Ricky Fonseca compiled a DVD slideshow of more than 500 photos that were displayed on a screen in the background throughout the evening.
After the FRWSD board members were recognized and presented with flowers, co-founders Carol Pierce and Jeff Wynne overviewed the club’s history, detailing its growth since 1981. Awards were then presented to several individuals.
Ken Riley and Millie Schaffer received the Goodwill Ambassador award for their representation and activism within the community. Abbie Cory and Steve Espitia then received the Most Spiritual award for their enthusiasm in recruiting members.
The Flight Risk awards were given to those members who excelled in long and short distance competition. The short distance awards went to Tom Sester and Debbie Chaddock. The long distance award was presented to Anthony Baldman.
Des Kelly, Eurika Otto and Judith Finlay received the Decision Maker award for their work during the year to ensure specific events were executed, especially during preparations for the Run and Stride with Pride 5K race in July.
Terry Trevino, Kelly and Jerry Buckley received the Pace Setter awards for assisting with various activities within FRWSD, with other organizations and with overall fund-raising.
Kristen Reid received the female Wall Buster award for being a “crazy madcap marathoner,” finishing the most marathons in one year. Ed Karas, who competes in marathons about once a month, was the male recipient of the award.
Kathie Kirby and Lonnie Bruini received the Busy Body awards for volunteering for the most events this year.
The Under the Radar awards were presented to Bruce Hartman, James Harman and Margo Alora for making themselves available when the club needed them.
Dennis Conte was awarded the Runner of the Year award for his dedication to the sport by running any distance, any combination of events, anywhere. Conte competed in various events throughout the year from 5Ks and 10Ks to triathlons. At the 1st World Outgames in Montreal in August, Conte earned four medals overall in various track and field events.
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