Annual Awards

The Cbus Pacers respects the past, and keeps a keen eye on the future. The group is progressive by nature and mission, and we actively seek new ideas and participants.

The Club Annual Awards gathering is a key tradition and a local newsworthy event. The awards ceremony honors Cbus Pacers members for their contributions and provides yet another venue to gather and exchange running lore.

These distinguished awards are presented annually in January for service and achievements from the previous year. All awards given out prior to 2010 were part of the Columbus Running Club, which is now part of the Cbus Pacers.

Society Cup
This award is presented to the runner who has been exceedingly sociable, friendly and supportive of other runners while maintaining a humble profile regarding their own abilities and accomplishments. This runner is consistently magnanimous in nature and emanates an upbeat attitude, which permeates to other runners to make them feel good about their own efforts and achievements in life and in running.

Quantum Medallion
This award is presented to the runner who has shown the most improvement in their running ability throughout the calendar year. Through dedication, intelligent training and hard work, this runner has achieved a quantum improvement in their running ability.

Pinnacle Trophy
This award is presented to the runner who has demonstrated great initiative and ambition in running and life by taking on new challenges in both arenas with great vigor and enthusiasm. This runner’s drive and outlook are openly shared with others to help elevate them to new heights. This runner is an outstanding example of consistency, balance, and commitment to self-improvement in running and in life.

Metro Award
This award is presented to the runner who has been most consistent in attending or creating Cbus Pacers functions, who has been very active in local races, and who has contributed much individual time and talent to the betterment of the group. This individual understands the mutual benefit between running clubs, training groups, and the running community at large and is truly an ambassador of the sport.