Kettering Town Harriers Celebrate Record-Breaking Year at Annual Awards Night
Kettering Town Harriers (KTH) marked an unforgettable evening at their Annual Awards Night, held at Kettering Rugby Club, celebrating a year of outstanding achievements across all age groups and disciplines.
The event brought together athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families to recognise exceptional performances, personal bests, and the tireless support that underpins the club’s success.
The awards night included the clubs achievement in the three main league competitions (Heart of England, Midland League & the Vets League), as well as some the essential volunteers without whom nothing would be possible. The main award winners of the evening were:
Main Award Winners
- Male Athlete of the Year: Harry Smith (U15, Sprints) – with George Mills (Throws) & Greg Harford (Jumps) as runners-up.
Male athlete of the year, Harry Smith (centre), George Mills (left). Greg Harford (right)
- Female Athlete of the Year: Marianna Owen (U15, Middle Distance) – with Alice Bennett (Middle Distance) & Sophie Bridgeman (Sprints) runners-up.
Female athlete of the year, Marianna Owen (right) & Sophie Bridgeman (centre) with KTH Chairman Matt Cleaver
- Masters Athlete of the Year: Steve Sinnott.
Other notable high performance awards included:
- Outstanding Performance of the Season: Alice Bennett – GB U20 European Champs & National Silver.
- Most Improved Athletes: Aaron Ampofo (Male), Sophie Bridgeman (Female).
- Throwers Cup: George Mills.
- Bob Mills Trophy (High Jump): Greg Harford.
- Neville Marshall Endurance Award: Lucas Rogers.
- Dick Caplis Award (Sprinters): Lewis-Morgan Barton.
Record-Breaking Achievements
KTH has been in existence for over 130 years with a proud history, so setting a club record is a significant achievement, and it was great to see a huge number of impressive records set over the past year including:
- Club Records:
- 9 Junior Club Records smashed, including Harry Smith (U15 Boys 300m) & Marianna Owen (U15 Girls 3000m).
- 28 Masters Records broken, proving athletics is for life!
Some of the Master's Club Record holders from left, Pete Mills, Kathryn Coleman, Richard Coleman, Matt Griffiths, Peter Kraftl
The club also saw record numbers of athletes achieving the three highest England Athletics PB awards gradings of 7-9, with 14 athletes achieving the highest level.
- England Athletics PB Awards:
- 14 athletes at Level 9 (top level) – +5 on 2024
- 15 athletes at Level 8 – +2
- 24 athletes at Level 7 – +6
KTH Level 9 Awards from left Sophie Bridgeman, Harry Smith, Marianna Owen, Clara Booth, Peyton Almond
Quote from Club Chairman, Matt Cleaver:
"Our awards night is about celebrating not just medals and records, but the spirit of Kettering Town Harriers. Every athlete, coach, and volunteer plays a vital role in making this club what it is – a community that inspires excellence and supports each other. The progress we’ve seen this year is phenomenal, and it’s a credit to the hard work and dedication across the board. Thanks to all the support which underpin all these performances especially the tireless work from all the Coaches, Volunteers and of the Parents"
Looking Ahead
With record numbers of athletes achieving top PB grades and breaking club records, KTH continues to grow as one of the region’s leading athletics clubs. The evening closed with heartfelt thanks to the volunteers, coaches, and parents whose support makes grassroots sport thrive.
Congratulations to all our award winners!
About Kettering Town Harriers
Founded in 1894, Kettering Town Harriers is one of the oldest and most respected athletics clubs in the region. The club caters for athletes of all ages and abilities, offering coaching and competition opportunities in track, field, road running, and cross-country. With a strong community ethos, KTH is committed to developing talent, promoting health and fitness, and supporting grassroots sport.
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