AWARD Program

AWARD PROGRAM
(Achievement - Work - Attitude - Results - Dedication)

The AWARD Program celebrates athlete engagement and achievement through the distribution of Recognition Pins that highlight both participation and personal bests (PBs) across weekly competitions and NSWA events.

During designated AWARD Weeks, Age Managers will hand out pins to athletes who reach key PB and participation milestones, encouraging consistent involvement and progression throughout the season. Additionally, athletes representing Manly Warringah Athletics at championship events will also be acknowledged with recognition pins, which will be available at athlete check-in or on Presentation Day.

To enhance visibility and pride in their achievements, families may choose to purchase a Manly Warringah branded bucket hat or backpack, customised with the athlete’s first name, as a display option for earned pins. Alternatively, families are welcome to use their own preferred method of showcasing or storing pins.

This recognition model offers a cost-effective, inclusive, and visible way to support athlete pride while encouraging season-long engagement and milestone tracking.

AWARD Weeks

AWARD Weeks will be held on the following competition dates:

Week 6 – 18 October – Narrabeen
Week 11 – 6 December – Narrabeen
Week 16 – 31 January – ES Marks / Narrabeen (TBC)
Week 21 – 14 March – Narrabeen

Pin Distribution

Age Managers will receive pins at the start of competition on each AWARD Week. These will be handed out to athletes who have achieved the required participation and personal best milestones.

Both the personal best and discipline-specific pins include two levels:

Level 1 is designed to be attainable and encouraging for all athletes.
Level 2 recognises athletes who show ongoing commitment and dedication throughout the season.

(note: designs for illustration only - final designs and colours may differ)

AWARD Pins

The following are the pins to be awarded in 2025/26.

Registration Pin

This pin was handed out at registration to kick off your collection.

MWA Spirit Award

The Manly Spirit Award is a special recognition pin for athletes who:

Consistently try hard
May need a boost of encouragement
Show outstanding sportsmanship

This is a flexible, values-based recognition designed to uplift and motivate athletes who might not otherwise be acknowledged through standard milestones.

Age Managers will have the opportunity to award one pin per AWARD week within their age group, if there’s an appropriate candidate.

In addition, members of our community can nominate athletes who have done something truly great. These nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee, and standout examples may receive the recognition outside of the regular AWARD week.

Click here to complete the form with as much detail as possible about the recognition, what the athlete did, how it reflects the spirit of the award, and why it stood out. This helps us celebrate their efforts meaningfully and ensures nominations are considered fairly.

Personal Best Pins

For the 2025/26 season, these pins will be awarded when you reach the following PB milestones:

Age Group	PB Chaser	PB Master
7s+	15 PBs	30 PBs

Discipline Pins

For the 2025/26 season, these pins will be awarded when you reach the following participation milestones:

Age Group	Track Star	Track Hero
7s	10 events	25 events
8s	10 events	30 events
9s-10s	12 events	35 events
11s+	14 events	35 events

Age Group	Jump Star	Jump Hero
7s-8s	4 events	7 events
9s-10s	6 events	12 events
11s+	9 events	16 events

Age Group	Throw Star	Throw Hero
7s-8s	6 events	12 events
9s-10s	6 events	12 events
11s+	9 events	16 events

Treloar Shield

These pins will be awarded when you represent Manly Warringah in at least three rounds of the Treloar shield and/or be selected to represent Manly Warringah in the Treloar Shield final. Click here for more details on the Treloar Shield

Zone/Region/State Relay Championships

These pins will be collected at the event check in when you represent Manly Warringah at either the Zone, Region or State Relay Championships. Click here for more information on these championships.

Keep checking back for more opportunities to be awarded pins via the AWARD program